State Street Investment Management Announces Changes to ETF Lineup

State Street Investment Management today announced plans to close and liquidate the following ETFs (the "Liquidating ETFs") based on an ongoing review of ETF offerings.

The final day for creations and redemptions in each Liquidating ETF will be May 12, 2026. Trading of all shares will be suspended on each Liquidating ETF's principal U.S. listing exchange at the open of market on May 13, 2026. ¹ Each Liquidating ETF will cease operations, liquidate its assets, and prepare to distribute proceeds to shareholders of record on or about May 18, 2026 (the "Liquidation Date"). Proceeds of the liquidation of each Liquidating ETF are scheduled to be sent to shareholders remaining on the Liquidation Date on or about May 19, 2026.

¹ The principal U.S. listing exchange for LQIG and ESIX is the NYSE Arca, Inc. The principal U.S. listing exchange for NZUS is the is the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. The principal U.S. listing exchange for MBNE is the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

About State Street Investment Management

At State Street Investment Management, we have been helping create better outcomes for institutions, financial intermediaries, and investors for nearly half a century. Starting with our early innovations in indexing and ETFs, our rigorous approach continues to be driven by market-tested expertise and a relentless commitment to those we serve. With over $5 trillion in assets managed ^* , clients in over 60 countries, and a global network of strategic partners, we use our scale to deliver a comprehensive and cost-effective suite of investment solutions that help investors get wherever they want to go. State Street Investment Management is the asset management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT).

^* This figure is presented as of September 30, 2025 and includes ETF AUM of $1,848.02 billion USD of which approximately $144.95 billion USD in gold assets with respect to SPDR products for which State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC (SSGA FD) acts solely as the marketing agent. SSGA FD and State Street Investment Management are affiliated. Please note all AUM is unaudited.

Important Risk Information

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below the ETFs net asset value. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce returns.

While the shares of ETFs are tradable on secondary markets, they may not readily trade in all market conditions and may trade at significant discounts in periods of market stress.

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Distributor: State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC, member FINRA , SIPC , an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation. References to State Street may include State Street Corporation and its affiliates. Certain State Street affiliates provide services and receive fees from the SPDR ETFs. SSGA Funds Management, Inc. has retained Nuveen Asset Management as the subadvisor. State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC is not affiliated with Nuveen Asset Management.

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Exp. Date: 11/30/2026

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