Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (GCOW)
GCOW is a passive ETF by Pacer Advisors tracking the investment results of the Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividends Index. GCOW launched on Feb 23, 2016 and has a 0.60% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Feb 23, 2016
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividends Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
GCOW features an expense ratio of 0.60%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF had a return of 1.50% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.57% in the last 12 months.
GCOW
1.50%
-3.76%
-0.17%
3.57%
6.03%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.66%
0.49%
8.64%
26.56%
13.06%
11.10%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GCOW, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.75% | 0.09% | 3.99% | -1.73% | 3.55% | -2.47% | 4.24% | 3.47% | 1.21% | -3.43% | 0.60% | 1.50% | |
| 2023 | 6.49% | -2.96% | 3.03% | 1.96% | -6.79% | 5.54% | 4.86% | -2.88% | -1.32% | -3.01% | 5.32% | 3.95% | 13.95% |
| 2022 | 4.64% | 0.49% | 2.14% | -2.24% | 5.09% | -9.80% | 1.75% | -4.95% | -8.74% | 7.96% | 12.71% | -1.32% | 5.49% |
| 2021 | 0.42% | 2.24% | 5.07% | 1.40% | 2.81% | -1.03% | 0.06% | 0.29% | -3.49% | 0.77% | -1.91% | 7.55% | 14.58% |
| 2020 | -4.55% | -9.43% | -16.25% | 9.00% | 2.26% | 1.12% | 0.18% | 3.70% | -4.27% | -3.71% | 16.57% | 5.03% | -4.33% |
| 2019 | 7.56% | 2.01% | 0.75% | 2.33% | -7.40% | 6.47% | -1.60% | -3.46% | 3.86% | 2.16% | 1.74% | 3.02% | 17.81% |
| 2018 | 4.03% | -4.88% | -1.24% | 0.72% | 0.06% | -0.21% | 3.05% | -1.78% | 1.77% | -5.35% | 1.40% | -5.30% | -7.99% |
| 2017 | 2.12% | 2.82% | 1.92% | 0.48% | 3.22% | -0.28% | 2.13% | 0.42% | 1.71% | 0.18% | 2.42% | 1.91% | 20.71% |
| 2016 | -0.00% | 8.17% | 1.72% | -1.90% | 0.75% | 4.10% | -0.91% | 1.13% | -3.91% | -0.67% | 1.83% | 10.25% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of GCOW is 18, meaning it’s performing worse than 82% of other ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (GCOW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF provided a 4.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.66 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.66 | $1.81 | $1.39 | $1.33 | $1.18 | $1.38 | $1.10 | $0.88 | $0.52 |
Dividend yield | 4.97% | 5.28% | 4.39% | 4.23% | 4.12% | 4.40% | 3.94% | 2.79% | 1.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $1.81 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.39 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $1.33 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $1.18 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.38 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.10 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.88 |
| 2016 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.52 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend 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 Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF was 37.64%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 233 trading sessions.
The current Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF drawdown is 8.81%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.64% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 233 | Feb 24, 2021 | 277 |
| -21.48% | Jun 8, 2022 | 77 | Sep 27, 2022 | 74 | Jan 12, 2023 | 151 |
| -16.11% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 217 | Nov 4, 2019 | 446 |
| -8.81% | Sep 30, 2024 | 58 | Dec 19, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -8.4% | Apr 19, 2023 | 30 | May 31, 2023 | 36 | Jul 24, 2023 | 66 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF volatility is 3.45%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.