- ISIN
- US69374H3527
- Issuer
- Pacer
- Inception Date
- May 1, 2023
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders Index - Benchmark TR Gross
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $24M
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Performance
CAFG Performance Chart
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG) is up 28.4% since the beginning of the year. CAFG is currently trading at $33 per share.
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Returns By Period
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG) has returned 28.41% so far this year and 36.59% over the past 12 months.
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF
- 1D
- 0.27%
- 1M
- 3.32%
- YTD
- 28.41%
- 6M
- 25.69%
- 1Y
- 36.59%
- 3Y*
- 15.20%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
CAFG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 2, 2023, CAFG's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2023 at -7.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, CAFG closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -5.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.17% | 3.87% | -2.69% | 11.09% | 3.92% | 3.65% | 28.41% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.67% | -6.77% | -0.66% | -4.49% | 4.40% | 1.57% | -1.33% | 7.50% | 0.04% | -1.90% | 0.26% | -0.33% | 0.17% |
| 2024 | -2.31% | 3.38% | -0.07% | -4.72% | 6.23% | -2.86% | 7.57% | -1.40% | 1.65% | -1.38% | 8.36% | -6.47% | 6.95% |
| 2023 | 5.09% | 8.39% | 3.01% | -3.51% | -7.40% | -5.91% | 9.54% | 12.22% | 21.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.95%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 02, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 114.70% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.98% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.61, 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
- -1.95%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 97.98%
- Downside Capture
- 114.70%
Expense Ratio
CAFG has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CAFG ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CAFG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.52 | 2.78 | +1.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.88 | 12.44 | +2.45 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF provided a 0.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.10 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
Dividend yield | 0.31% | 0.35% | 0.36% | 0.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.05 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.09 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.09 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.09 |
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 Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders 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 Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF was 23.66%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 198 trading sessions.
The current Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF drawdown is 0.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -23.66%Apr 2025 | 4mo 27d | 9mo 19d | 1y 2moNov 2024 - Jan 2026 |
2023 correction2023 | -16.63%Oct 2023 | 2mo 25d | 1mo 18d | 4mo 13dAug 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.85%Aug 2024 | 21d | 1mo 24d | 2mo 15dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.06%Apr 2024 | 1mo 15d | 1mo 12d | 2mo 27dMar 2024 - May 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.53%Mar 2026 | 21d | 19d | 1mo 10dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CAFG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.66% | -56.78% | +33.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.13% | -9.10% | +0.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.66% | -18.90% | -4.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.16% | -1.80% | +1.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.45% | -10.71% | +5.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.46% | 2.03% | +0.43% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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