The S&P/ASX 200 Index generally comprises the 200 largest securities by market capitalisation and most liquid publicly listed entities, in Australia. At 31 December, 2006, the S&P/ASX 200 Index represented approximately 84% of the market capitalisation of domestic equities listed on the ASX.


| Top Holdings | As of 10-Mar-2010 |
|---|---|
| Bhp Billiton Ltd | 12.93% |
| Cmnwlth Bk Of Aust | 7.61% |
| Westpac Bkg Corp | 7.23% |
| Aust & Nz Bank Grp | 5.39% |
| Natl Australia Bk | 5.05% |
| Wesfarmers Ltd | 3.33% |
| Woolworths Ltd | 3.11% |
| Telstra Corp Ltd | 2.96% |
| Rio Tinto Limited | 2.92% |
| Westfield Group | 2.28% |
| Top Sectors | As of 10-Mar-2010 |
|---|---|
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| Index Characteristics | As of 10-Mar-2010 |
|---|---|
| Hist 3 Year EPS Growth | 8.44% |
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
| Price/Earnings | 18.79 |
| Fiscal Year 1 Price/Earnings | 15.94 |
| Price/Cash Flow | 10.63 |
| Return to Equity | 13.14% |
| Total Market Capitalisation | $1,292,886.90 |
| Index Facts | |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | 01-Sep-2001 |
| Base Value Index | 1000 |
| Current Value | 4637.70 |
| Index Statistics | As of 10-Mar-2010 |
|---|---|
| Number of Components | 200 |
| Weighted Average Market Cap (Millions) | $41,461 |
| Average Size (Millions): | |
Mean |
$5,287.11 |
Median |
$1,313.37 |
| Size Range (Millions): | |
Largest |
$133,289.92 |
Smallest |
$.67 |
SPDRs are flexible and easy to trade. Investors buy and sell them like shares, typically through a stock broker. Investors can also employ traditional share trading techniques, including stop orders, limit orders and margin purchases (if available).
To purchase a SPDR fund consult your stock broker or financial advisor.