Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS)
PWS is a passive ETF by Pacer Advisors tracking the investment results of the Pacer WealthShield Index. PWS launched on Dec 11, 2017 and has a 0.60% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US69374H8401 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 69374H840 |
| Issuer | Pacer Advisors |
| Inception Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Diversified Portfolio |
| Index Tracked | Pacer WealthShield Index |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
PWS has a high expense ratio of 0.60%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
Pacer WealthShield ETF had a return of 2.93% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.43% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.93% | 5.57% |
| 1 month | -5.88% | -4.16% |
| 6 months | 8.39% | 20.07% |
| 1 year | 7.43% | 20.82% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 3.65% | 11.56% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.37% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.00% | 7.39% | 0.83% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -1.94% | 0.63% | 4.65% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of PWS is 26, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to the market in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Pacer WealthShield ETF(PWS)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Pacer WealthShield ETF granted a 1.71% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.48 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.48 | $0.60 | $0.42 | $0.31 | $0.15 | $0.42 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 1.71% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | |||||||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 |
| 2018 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
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. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Pacer WealthShield ETF drawdown is 17.37%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.93% | Nov 19, 2021 | 380 | May 25, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -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 current Pacer WealthShield ETF volatility is 4.69%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.