- Issuer
- Pacer
- Inception Date
- Mar 31, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $24M
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Performance
PSFM Performance Chart
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF (PSFM) is up 9.2% since the beginning of the year. PSFM is currently trading at $35 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PSFM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,601.
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Returns By Period
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF (PSFM) has returned 9.18% so far this year and 17.28% over the past 12 months.
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF
- 1D
- -0.07%
- 1M
- 0.51%
- YTD
- 9.18%
- 6M
- 9.29%
- 1Y
- 17.28%
- 3Y*
- 12.97%
- 5Y*
- 9.87%
- 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%
PSFM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 1, 2021, PSFM's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -7.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, PSFM closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.72% | 5.33% | 1.83% | -0.11% | 9.18% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.12% | -0.33% | -5.18% | -0.88% | 3.52% | 2.79% | 0.91% | 1.19% | 1.13% | 0.61% | 0.62% | 0.82% | 7.28% |
| 2024 | 1.02% | 1.89% | 0.58% | -1.97% | 3.26% | 2.42% | 0.86% | 1.79% | 1.47% | -0.20% | 3.51% | -1.15% | 14.18% |
| 2023 | 3.28% | 0.63% | 0.90% | 1.20% | 0.61% | 4.24% | 1.49% | -0.32% | -2.84% | -1.31% | 6.45% | 2.96% | 18.32% |
| 2022 | -1.78% | -1.67% | 4.28% | -6.96% | 0.66% | -5.34% | 6.61% | -2.31% | -5.79% | 6.09% | 3.39% | -1.38% | -5.23% |
| 2021 | 2.43% | 1.02% | 1.76% | 1.04% | 1.65% | -2.13% | 3.58% | -0.80% | 2.50% | 11.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.51%, beta of 0.59, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 01, 2021.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (55.62%) than losses (52.16%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.51% 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
- 2.51%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 55.62%
- Downside Capture
- 52.16%
Expense Ratio
PSFM has an expense ratio of 0.61%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PSFM ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% 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 Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF (PSFM) 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.
| PSFM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +2.18 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +4.48 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.99 | 1.37 | +0.62 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 11.74 | 2.78 | +8.95 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 59.99 | 12.44 | +47.55 |
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 (April) 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 (April) ETF was 14.33%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 240 trading sessions.
The current Pacer Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF drawdown is 0.33%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -14.33%Jun 2022 | 2mo 18d | 11mo 20d | 1y 2moMar 2022 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.12%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 4mo 6d | 5mo 23dFeb 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -7.24%Mar 2022 | 2mo 8d | 14d | 2mo 22dJan 2022 - Mar 2022 |
2023 pullback2023 | -5.71%Oct 2023 | 2mo 28d | 18d | 3mo 16dJul 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.46%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PSFM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -14.33% | -56.78% | +42.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.48% | -9.10% | +7.62% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.12% | -18.90% | +4.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.33% | -25.43% | +11.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.33% | -1.80% | +1.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.25% | -10.71% | +8.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.29% | 2.03% | -1.74% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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