SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW)
SPDW: International Stocks Offer Relative Value At All-Time Highs
The State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF has managed to outperform the S&P 500 in 2026, building on strong gains achieved in 2025. With the U.S. dollar no longer falling relative to developed markets currencies, recent gains have increasingly been driven by attractive valuations. Case in point, SPDW holdings remain notably cheaper than the S&P 500, regardless of whether we look at current or forward P/E multiples.
Caliber Wealth Management LLC KS Reduces Stake in SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF $SPDW
Caliber Wealth Management LLC KS decreased its stake in shares of SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA:SPDW) by 51.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 39,263 shares of the company's stock after selling 41,497 shares during the period. Caliber Wealth
Delta Wealth Advisors LLC Purchases 49,409 Shares of SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF $SPDW
Delta Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA:SPDW) by 30.0% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 214,070 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional
SPDW: Ex-U.S. Developed Markets Are Hot, And It's Not About The Dollar
State Street SPDR Portfolio Devt World ex-US ETF earns a reiterated "Buy" rating, outperforming SPY by 24% since June 2025. SPDW benefits from attractive valuation, robust momentum, and bullish seasonality, with a $51 price target still in play. Strong sector diversification, a low expense ratio (0.03%), and a 3.01% dividend yield enhance SPDW's risk-reward profile.
SPDW: The Alternative When Seeking Ex-U.S. Returns
SPDW: The Alternative When Seeking Ex-U.S. Returns
International ETFs: SPDW and SCHF Both Offer Low Cost International Exposure
Both SCHF and SPDW offer ultra-low 0.03% expense ratios and similar sector allocations SCHF has a lower beta than SPDW (0.86 vs 0.88), and beats SPDW in five-year growth, with $1,593 vs $1,567 from a $1,000 investment. SCHF holds more assets and features a marginally higher dividend yield CEO says this is worth 18 Nvidias.
SPDW Over VEA: A Comparative Analysis Of Developed Market ETFs
SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF both earn buy ratings for global diversification and value. SPDW offers marginally superior risk-adjusted performance and lower volatility due to its optimized sampling, excluding micro-caps and focusing on core developed nations. Both ETFs provide lower P/E ratios than US markets, strong exposure to Japan's corporate reforms, and sectoral positioning in industrials and tech hardware.
SPDW: International Stocks Boasting A Record 2025 YTD, Reiterate Buy
I maintain a buy rating on SPDW, citing its low valuation, strong momentum, and technical breakout above long-term resistance. SPDW is outperforming the S&P 500 YTD, with attractive Sharpe ratios and a 2.88% yield, boosted by a weak dollar tailwind. The ETF offers broad exposure to developed markets, low expenses, high liquidity, and a favorable risk profile compared to US equities.
SPDW: International Stocks Shine Amid Dollar Slump
The SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF invests in non-US stocks, primarily in Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada. SPDW's portfolio is more attractively valued relative to the S&P 500, partially driven by an overweight position in Financial stocks. The unraveling of the carry trade strategy highlights the appeal of non-US stocks for US investors.
SPDW: Diversified International Equities Offering A 7% Forward Earnings Yield
The SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF tracks international equities primarily in Japan, the UK, Canada, France, and Switzerland. The ETF's holdings are well diversified and do not come with the concentration risks stalking the S&P 500. SPDW is overweight cyclical sectors such as financials, industrials, and materials. The ETF is underweight information technology and communication services.
SPDW: 2025 Is Going To Be A Better Year
SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF has a low expense ratio of 0.03% and an accelerating earnings growth rate through 2025. SPDW's fund price has almost recovered from the pandemic peak. The fund's valuation is fair, and with the Federal Reserve likely to begin a rate cut cycle, there is potential for SPDW to move higher.
