- ISIN
- US69374H8161
- CUSIP
- 69374H816
- Issuer
- Pacer
- Inception Date
- Jun 24, 2020
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities, Multi-factor
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Lunt Capital U.S. Large Cap Multi-Factor Rotation Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $217M
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Performance
PALC Performance Chart
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (PALC) is up 10.2% since the beginning of the year. PALC is currently trading at $57 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PALC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,569.
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Returns By Period
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (PALC) has returned 10.24% so far this year and 19.99% over the past 12 months.
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF
- 1D
- -2.85%
- 1M
- 2.12%
- YTD
- 10.24%
- 6M
- 9.48%
- 1Y
- 19.99%
- 3Y*
- 16.40%
- 5Y*
- 9.43%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
PALC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 25, 2020, PALC's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Feb 2021 with a return of +14.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -10.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, PALC closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.39% | 3.50% | -7.15% | 5.91% | 4.88% | -0.11% | 10.24% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.23% | -0.03% | -5.52% | -2.60% | 3.34% | 2.53% | 1.48% | 1.48% | 2.04% | -0.56% | 0.35% | 1.69% | 7.28% |
| 2024 | 1.73% | 7.51% | 4.18% | -4.78% | 4.66% | 4.89% | -0.37% | 1.30% | 1.12% | -0.69% | 7.41% | -6.50% | 21.24% |
| 2023 | 1.31% | -7.64% | 5.48% | 0.90% | 1.77% | 7.50% | 3.43% | -0.69% | -5.80% | -3.12% | 8.15% | 6.39% | 17.52% |
| 2022 | -5.67% | -2.00% | 2.05% | -7.88% | 4.05% | -8.06% | 5.37% | -2.24% | -10.01% | 10.69% | 3.99% | -3.88% | -14.74% |
| 2021 | 0.91% | 14.81% | 4.26% | 4.06% | 2.69% | 0.74% | 1.88% | 2.41% | -4.85% | 8.48% | -1.85% | 2.60% | 41.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.41%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 25, 2020.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.41% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.75, 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
- 2.41%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 101.49%
- Downside Capture
- 99.07%
Expense Ratio
PALC has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PALC ranks 46 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 Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (PALC) 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.
| PALC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.32 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.25 | 2.46 | -0.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.15 | 10.92 | -2.77 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF provided a 1.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.61 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.61 | $0.57 | $0.46 | $0.31 | $0.60 | $0.27 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 1.06% | 1.08% | 0.93% | 0.74% | 1.69% | 0.64% | 0.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator 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 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.57 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.46 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.31 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.60 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.27 |
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 Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator 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 Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF was 24.45%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 332 trading sessions.
The current Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF drawdown is 2.85%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -24.45%Sep 2022 | 10mo 26d | 1y 4mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.39%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 6mo 22d | 10mo 29dDec 2024 - Oct 2025 |
2020 correction2020 | -10.14%Sep 2020 | 20d | 2mo 12d | 3mo 2dSep 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.08%Aug 2024 | 25d | 2mo 5d | 3moJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.94%Mar 2026 | 25d | 1mo 26d | 2mo 21dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PALC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.45% | -56.78% | +32.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.94% | -9.10% | +0.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.39% | -18.90% | +1.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.45% | -25.43% | +0.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.85% | -3.21% | +0.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.29% | -10.71% | +4.42% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.46% | 2.04% | +0.42% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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