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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Pacer WealthShield ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS) has returned -0.91% so far this year and 5.43% over the past 12 months.
Pacer WealthShield ETF
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- -3.73%
- YTD
- -0.91%
- 6M
- 0.33%
- 1Y
- 5.43%
- 3Y*
- 7.38%
- 5Y*
- 1.86%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 2017, PWS's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -10.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, PWS closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2020 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 17, 2020 at -7.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.25% | 0.67% | -3.73% | -0.91% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 5.47% | -2.95% | -0.79% | -0.12% | -3.44% | 2.45% | 2.86% | 0.50% | 2.89% | 4.66% | -0.64% | -2.63% | 8.05% |
| 2024 | 1.00% | 7.39% | 0.83% | -5.88% | 2.64% | 3.74% | 1.98% | 3.59% | 1.67% | -5.49% | 6.28% | -3.57% | 14.01% |
| 2023 | 1.05% | -4.28% | -1.71% | 0.19% | -3.15% | 4.65% | 3.05% | -1.22% | -4.99% | -1.94% | 0.63% | 4.65% | -3.58% |
| 2022 | -6.50% | -0.29% | -0.08% | -2.16% | 2.29% | -0.01% | 0.07% | 0.07% | -5.55% | 0.09% | 1.32% | -1.67% | -12.10% |
| 2021 | 0.03% | 3.74% | 3.12% | 2.95% | 2.66% | -1.36% | -1.04% | 2.11% | -2.30% | 7.36% | -1.22% | -2.04% | 14.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pacer WealthShield ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.39%, beta of 0.24, and R² of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 66.65% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 47.41% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.10 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.10 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.39%
- Beta
- 0.24
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 47.41%
- Downside Capture
- 66.65%
Expense Ratio
PWS has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PWS ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| PWS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.47 | 0.90 | -0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.73 | 1.39 | -0.66 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.21 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.03 | 1.40 | -0.37 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.75 | 6.61 | -3.86 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore PWS risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
Pacer WealthShield ETF provided a 1.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.47 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.47 | $0.51 | $0.41 | $0.60 | $0.42 | $0.31 | $0.15 | $0.42 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 1.47% | 1.59% | 1.33% | 2.21% | 1.45% | 0.94% | 0.53% | 1.77% | 1.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pacer WealthShield ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.51 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.60 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.42 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.31 |
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 WealthShield 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 WealthShield ETF was 24.93%, occurring on May 25, 2023. Recovery took 603 trading sessions.
The current Pacer WealthShield ETF drawdown is 4.70%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.93% | Nov 19, 2021 | 380 | May 25, 2023 | 603 | Oct 21, 2025 | 983 |
| -19.6% | Aug 30, 2018 | 389 | Mar 18, 2020 | 116 | Sep 1, 2020 | 505 |
| -9.54% | Jan 29, 2018 | 9 | Feb 8, 2018 | 140 | Aug 29, 2018 | 149 |
| -8.85% | Sep 3, 2020 | 15 | Sep 24, 2020 | 12 | Oct 12, 2020 | 27 |
| -7.98% | Oct 14, 2020 | 13 | Oct 30, 2020 | 4 | Nov 5, 2020 | 17 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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