- ISIN
- US69374H6678
- CUSIP
- 69374H667
- Issuer
- Pacer
- Inception Date
- May 2, 2019
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Pacer US Cash Cows Growth Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $130M
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Performance
BUL Performance Chart
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF (BUL) is up 9.0% since the beginning of the year. BUL is currently trading at $60 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BUL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,705.
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Returns By Period
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF (BUL) has returned 9.02% so far this year and 25.79% over the past 12 months.
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- 5.95%
- YTD
- 9.02%
- 6M
- 10.73%
- 1Y
- 25.79%
- 3Y*
- 22.33%
- 5Y*
- 11.26%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
BUL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 3, 2019, BUL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BUL closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.40% | 2.60% | -5.67% | 4.46% | 4.88% | 1.40% | 9.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.14% | -2.83% | -6.30% | 1.12% | 6.88% | 3.76% | 3.13% | 4.05% | -0.94% | 1.86% | 0.49% | 3.01% | 19.18% |
| 2024 | -0.25% | 9.71% | 6.47% | -4.92% | 5.80% | -0.62% | 4.56% | 1.46% | 2.49% | -0.59% | 8.23% | -6.51% | 27.39% |
| 2023 | 2.86% | -6.43% | 0.57% | 1.07% | -7.20% | 6.48% | 6.64% | -0.32% | -1.69% | -3.44% | 1.97% | 4.24% | 3.68% |
| 2022 | -9.26% | -2.14% | 2.59% | -10.00% | 4.21% | -11.49% | 11.32% | -4.44% | -9.65% | 11.83% | 7.92% | -4.43% | -16.18% |
| 2021 | 2.39% | 2.45% | 4.03% | 1.80% | 0.63% | 5.26% | 1.58% | 2.53% | -5.30% | 7.69% | 2.97% | 2.93% | 32.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.33%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 06, 2019.
- With beta of 1.08 and R2 of 0.78, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.33%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 101.22%
- Downside Capture
- 101.85%
Expense Ratio
BUL has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUL ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF (BUL) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BUL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.55 | 2.24 | -0.70 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.30 | 3.07 | -0.77 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.41 | -0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.90 | 2.93 | -0.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.49 | 13.52 | -3.03 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF provided a 0.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.14 | $0.16 | $0.14 | $0.77 | $0.24 | $0.03 | $0.23 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 0.23% | 0.28% | 0.30% | 2.11% | 0.67% | 0.08% | 0.69% | 0.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.16 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.14 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.77 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF was 37.08%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -37.08%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 2mo 14d | 4mo 16dJan 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.85%Sep 2022 | 9mo 25d | 1y 5mo | 2y 3moDec 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.55%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 3mo 3d | 7mo 7dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2020 pullback2020 | -9.59%Sep 2020 | 20d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 7dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.28%Aug 2024 | 19d | 18d | 1mo 7dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BUL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.08% | -56.78% | +19.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.93% | -9.10% | +0.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.55% | -18.90% | -4.65% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.85% | -25.43% | -2.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.65% | -10.72% | +3.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.46% | 1.97% | +0.49% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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