(SPTM) SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 - Ratings and Ratios

The SPDR® Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (NYSE ARCA:SPTM) is a cost-effective exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to the broad U.S. equity market by tracking the performance of the S&P 1500 Composite Index. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities that make up the index, ensuring high levels of diversification across market capitalization sizes. The S&P 1500 Composite Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index that combines the S&P 500 (large-cap), S&P MidCap 400 (mid-cap), and S&P SmallCap 600 (small-cap) indices, representing approximately 90% of the U.S. equity markets capitalization. This structure allows the fund to capture the performance of the entire U.S. equity market spectrum, from large, established companies to smaller, growth-oriented firms.

The fund is classified as a Large Blend ETF, reflecting its emphasis on market-capitalization-weighted exposure across large-cap stocks, with smaller allocations to mid- and small-cap stocks. It is listed on the NYSE ARCA exchange under the ticker symbol SPTM and is managed by State Street Global Advisors. With an AUM of $9.65 billion, the fund is widely recognized for its liquidity and efficiency in tracking its underlying index. Its expense ratio is among the lowest in its category, making it a popular choice for investors seeking low-cost, broad market exposure.