- Issuer
- Pacer
- Inception Date
- Dec 22, 2020
- Region
- North America (Broad)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $58M
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Performance
PSFD Performance Chart
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF (PSFD) is up 6.3% since the beginning of the year. PSFD is currently trading at $40 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PSFD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,730.
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Returns By Period
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF (PSFD) has returned 6.30% so far this year and 17.52% over the past 12 months.
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF
- 1D
- -0.16%
- 1M
- 0.46%
- YTD
- 6.30%
- 6M
- 6.31%
- 1Y
- 17.52%
- 3Y*
- 14.36%
- 5Y*
- 11.59%
- 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%
PSFD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 23, 2020, PSFD's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, PSFD closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.98% | -0.40% | -2.88% | 6.38% | 2.63% | -0.31% | 6.30% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.81% | -0.54% | -3.14% | -0.42% | 3.81% | 3.32% | 1.42% | 1.46% | 1.78% | 0.99% | 0.89% | 1.03% | 12.93% |
| 2024 | 1.07% | 2.93% | 1.53% | -1.58% | 2.95% | 1.72% | 0.66% | 1.36% | 0.83% | 0.29% | 1.70% | 0.26% | 14.54% |
| 2023 | 4.81% | -1.35% | 2.46% | 1.37% | 0.55% | 4.42% | 1.71% | -0.16% | -3.17% | -2.02% | 8.26% | 2.86% | 20.95% |
| 2022 | -3.33% | -2.00% | 2.91% | -6.44% | 0.86% | -4.68% | 6.30% | -1.61% | -5.23% | 6.94% | 3.41% | 0.83% | -3.06% |
| 2021 | -0.92% | 2.18% | 3.66% | 3.00% | 0.95% | 1.49% | 0.65% | 1.55% | -1.42% | 2.78% | 0.06% | 3.01% | 18.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.22%, beta of 0.59, and R2 of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 23, 2020.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (61.27%) than losses (50.47%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.22% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.59 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.22%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 61.27%
- Downside Capture
- 50.47%
Expense Ratio
PSFD has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PSFD ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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 Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF (PSFD) 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.
| PSFD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.94 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.52 | 1.37 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.99 | 2.78 | +0.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.09 | 12.44 | +2.66 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Swan SOS Flex (December) 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 Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF was 14.94%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 150 trading sessions.
The current Pacer Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF drawdown is 0.37%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -14.94%Jun 2022 | 5mo 13d | 7mo 11d | 1y 19dJan 2022 - Jan 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.26%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 21dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -6.78%Oct 2023 | 2mo 28d | 18d | 3mo 16dJul 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.88%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 15d | 2mo 15dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.66%Mar 2023 | 1mo 5d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 9dFeb 2023 - Apr 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PSFD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -14.94% | -56.78% | +41.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.88% | -9.10% | +3.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.26% | -18.90% | +6.64% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.94% | -25.43% | +10.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.37% | -1.80% | +1.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.00% | -10.71% | +8.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.16% | 2.03% | -0.87% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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