The State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF (GWX) aims to replicate the overall investment performance of the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Under USD2 Billion Index, prior to any fees and expenses. This fund provides a clear and direct way for investors to access small-capitalization companies in developed markets worldwide, specifically excluding those based in the United States. To be eligible for this benchmark index, a company must be publicly traded, possess a market valuation ranging from $100 million to $2 billion, and operate from a country that adheres to the BMI Developed World Series criteria.