Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (July) ETF (PSMJ) Alternatives
Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (July) ETF (PSMJ) 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 PSMJ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to PSMJ
PSMJ charges 0.61% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PSMJ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | PSMJ vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | PSMJ vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | PSMJ vs DMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | PSMJ vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | PSMJ vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSMJ
Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | 97 | Dec 1, 2024 | PSMJ vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | PSMJ vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 96 | Dec 31, 2024 | PSMJ vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | PSMJ vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | PSMJ vs ZJAN |
Top Performing PSMJ Alternatives (YTD)
PSMJ alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.19% | Mar 31, 2020 | PSMJ vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | PSMJ vs IAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.16% | Mar 19, 2021 | PSMJ vs FMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | PSMJ vs BAPR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | 1.94% | Mar 31, 2021 | PSMJ vs PSMR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSMJ
PSMJ alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.51% | May 1, 2025 | PSMJ vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | PSMJ vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | PSMJ vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | PSMJ vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | PSMJ vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PSMJ
PSMJ alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | -1.57% | Dec 1, 2024 | PSMJ vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | PSMJ vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | PSMJ vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | PSMJ vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | PSMJ vs ZMAR |
Other ETFs from Pacer
Most popular Pacer ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 60 | 4.30% | Dec 16, 2016 | PSMJ vs COWZ | |
| Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 40... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -4.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | PSMJ vs QDPL | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 93 | 13.21% | Feb 23, 2016 | PSMJ vs GCOW | |
| Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -4.15% | Dec 21, 2022 | PSMJ vs COWG | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 1.28% | Jun 16, 2017 | PSMJ vs CALF | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | REIT | 29 | 9.80% | May 15, 2018 | PSMJ vs SRVR | |
| Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF | Technology Equities | 70 | -2.84% | Jun 8, 2022 | PSMJ vs TRFK | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -5.61% | Jun 11, 2015 | PSMJ vs PTLC | |
| Pacer Benchmark Industrial Real Estate SCTR ETF | REIT | 18 | 0.24% | May 14, 2018 | PSMJ vs INDS | |
| Pacer Trendpilot 100 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -7.23% | Jun 11, 2015 | PSMJ vs PTNQ |
Often Compared With PSMJ
What investors most often compare with PSMJ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | Inverse Equities | 8 | -35.16% | Mar 28, 2022 | PSMJ vs SVIX | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | -7.82% | May 4, 2005 | PSMJ vs XLG | |
| FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Actively Managed | 76 | -1.43% | Aug 10, 2020 | PSMJ vs BUFR |
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