Pacer Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF (PSFM) belongs to the Defined Outcome category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PSFM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PSFM
PSFM charges 0.61% annually. There are 33 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus January Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | PSFM vs JANB | |
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | PSFM vs JULB | |
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | PSFM vs APRB | |
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | PSFM vs OCTB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | PSFM vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSFM
PSFM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 98. There are 11 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | PSFM vs PMAP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Apr 2025 | PSFM vs APXM | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | PSFM vs MMAX | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | PSFM vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 18.90M | Apr 2025 | PSFM vs CPSP |
Top Performing PSFM Alternatives (YTD)
PSFM is at 9.21% YTD. There are 27 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 21.85%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated NVDA Monthly... | 21.85% | — | Aug 2025 | PSFM vs NVDO | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March | 15.28% | — | Mar 2025 | PSFM vs TMAR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 13.06% | 557.94M | Mar 2021 | PSFM vs QMAR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - Jul... | 12.64% | — | Jul 2025 | PSFM vs UXJL | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - Jan... | 12.41% | — | Jan 2025 | PSFM vs UXJA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSFM
PSFM has 4.01% 1-year volatility. There are 80 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.01% | — | Apr 2025 | PSFM vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.12% | — | Apr 2025 | PSFM vs PMMY | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.15% | — | Mar 2025 | PSFM vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.39% | — | Mar 2025 | PSFM vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.42% | 18.90M | Apr 2025 | PSFM vs CPSP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PSFM
PSFM has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.31%. There are 27 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.27% | — | Apr 2025 | PSFM vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.34% | — | Mar 2025 | PSFM vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.34% | — | Mar 2025 | PSFM vs MMAX | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | -0.36% | — | Apr 2025 | PSFM vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 18.90M | Apr 2025 | PSFM vs CPSP |
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Often Compared With PSFM
Investors most often compare PSFM with APRZ, ZJUL, ZOCT. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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