- Issuer
- Pacer
- Inception Date
- Sep 16, 2024
- Region
- Global (ex-U.S.)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Nasdaq International Patent Leaders Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $146M
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Performance
PATN Performance Chart
Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF (PATN) is up 42.0% since the beginning of the year. PATN is currently trading at $38 per share.
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Returns By Period
Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF (PATN) has returned 42.01% so far this year and 75.77% over the past 12 months.
Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF
- 1D
- 0.18%
- 1M
- 9.70%
- YTD
- 42.01%
- 6M
- 43.79%
- 1Y
- 75.77%
- 3Y*
- —
- 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%
PATN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 17, 2024, PATN's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +3.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.8 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, PATN closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -6.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.08% | 8.78% | -11.16% | 14.05% | 14.24% | 3.39% | 42.01% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.82% | 2.40% | -0.81% | 2.05% | 4.46% | 5.57% | -0.05% | 4.36% | 6.05% | 6.35% | -2.81% | 3.20% | 40.01% |
| 2024 | 4.75% | -4.83% | -1.88% | 0.47% | -1.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF has an annualized alpha of 27.84%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 17, 2024.
- This ETF captured 148.89% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -12.94%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- R2 of 0.49 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 27.84%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.49
- Upside Capture
- 148.89%
- Downside Capture
- -12.94%
Expense Ratio
PATN has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PATN ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF (PATN) 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.
| PATN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.24 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.21 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.58 | 1.37 | +0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.29 | 2.78 | +2.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 20.66 | 12.44 | +8.23 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF provided a 1.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.58 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.58 | $0.61 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 1.53% | 2.25% | 0.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pacer Nasdaq International Patent 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.61 |
| 2024 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
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 Nasdaq International Patent 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 Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF was 16.77%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 28 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -16.77%Apr 2025 | 19d | 1mo 11d | 2moMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.40%Mar 2026 | 28d | 25d | 1mo 23dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.91%Nov 2024 | 1mo 24d | 3mo | 4mo 24dSep 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.68%Jun 2026 | 7d | 8d | 15dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.72%Nov 2025 | 23d | 1mo 13d | 2mo 6dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PATN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.77% | -56.78% | +40.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.40% | -9.10% | -5.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
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 | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.16% | -10.71% | +7.55% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.68% | 2.03% | +1.65% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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