The SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF is a fund that offers investors exposure to the U.S. metals and mining sector. Managed by SSGA Funds Management, Inc., it aims to mirror the performance of the S&P Metals & Mining Select Industry Index. The ETF invests in a mix of growth and value stocks across various market caps within the materials, metals, and mining industries. Launched in 2006, it uses a representative sampling strategy to achieve its investment goals, providing a diversified way to invest in these critical sectors.