Pacer Swan SOS Flex (October) ETF (PSFO) belongs to the Options Trading category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PSFO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PSFO
PSFO charges 0.60% annually. There are 18 ETFs in the Options Trading category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | 0.29% | 137.24M | Oct 2023 | PSFO vs PHEQ | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy E... | 0.35% | 1.97B | Jun 2022 | PSFO vs TLTW | |
| Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF | 0.49% | 36.93M | Jan 2021 | PSFO vs ISWN | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - April | 0.50% | — | Mar 2024 | PSFO vs PBAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 0.50% | 166.70M | Jun 2023 | PSFO vs IVVM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSFO
PSFO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 77 ETFs in the Options Trading category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2024 | PSFO vs LAPR | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - April | 98 | 32.67M | Mar 2023 | PSFO vs APRJ | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 98 | 198.32M | May 2020 | PSFO vs APRW | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | 98 | — | Apr 2024 | PSFO vs XAPR | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - April | 98 | — | Mar 2024 | PSFO vs APRP |
Top Performing PSFO Alternatives (YTD)
PSFO is at 6.82% YTD. There are 38 ETFs in the Options Trading category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 103.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 103.59% | 367.33M | Sep 2023 | PSFO vs AMDY | |
| Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF | 19.50% | 189.73M | Sep 2023 | PSFO vs QQQY | |
| LHA Market State Tactical Q ETF | 17.64% | 32.01M | Mar 2022 | PSFO vs MSTQ | |
| YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF | 15.63% | 1.45B | May 2023 | PSFO vs NVDY | |
| Defiance R2000 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ETF | 13.80% | 99.00M | Oct 2023 | PSFO vs IWMY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSFO
PSFO has 7.30% 1-year volatility. There are 94 ETFs in the Options Trading category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October | 0.00% | 7.17M | Sep 2023 | PSFO vs OCTQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | 19.28M | Mar 2023 | PSFO vs APRQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October | 0.00% | 3.39M | Sep 2021 | PSFO vs XDOC | |
| Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October | 0.00% | 5.96M | Sep 2023 | PSFO vs HOCT | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July | 0.00% | 6.82M | Jun 2023 | PSFO vs JULQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PSFO
PSFO has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.20%. There are 80 ETFs in the Options Trading category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - April | -0.20% | 32.67M | Mar 2023 | PSFO vs APRJ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | -0.24% | — | Mar 2024 | PSFO vs LAPR | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July | -0.61% | 15.66M | Jun 2023 | PSFO vs JULJ | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | -0.66% | — | Apr 2024 | PSFO vs XAPR | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | -0.75% | 198.32M | May 2020 | PSFO vs APRW |
Other ETFs from Pacer
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Often Compared With PSFO
Investors most often compare PSFO with SPYI, SPY, PSFF. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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