SSGA

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is the asset management division of State Street Corporation, a global financial services company headquartered in Boston. SSGA provides investment management and related services to institutional clients, financial intermediaries, and individual investors through a global network of offices and partners. The firm offers a broad spectrum of investment products and strategies, including index and active approaches across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, currency strategies, and alternatives.

SSGA is the primary sponsor of the SPDR family of exchange-traded funds, which includes the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust and other sector and thematic funds. In addition to ETFs, SSGA offers mutual funds, separate accounts, and defined contribution solutions designed for pension plans and other retirement programs. The firm emphasizes rules-based investing and factor-based strategies while also providing bespoke solutions for large institutions.

SSGA engages in stewardship and governance activities on behalf of clients, including proxy voting and engagement with corporations on environmental, social, and governance issues. The company provides risk analytics, client reporting, and advisory services to support asset allocation, risk management, and governance objectives.

As a division of State Street Corporation, SSGA operates globally, with a presence across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions. It is commonly cited as one of the world's largest asset managers by assets under management and competes with other leading firms in passive and active investing.