Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS) Alternatives
Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PWS. 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 PWS
PWS charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PWS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 0.10% | Dec 8, 2025 | PWS vs CTAP | |
| iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | PWS vs EAOA | |
| iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | PWS vs EAOM | |
| iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | PWS vs EAOR | |
| iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | 0.18% | Jun 12, 2020 | PWS vs EAOK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PWS
Among ETFs in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 94 | Apr 9, 2018 | PWS vs RAAX | |
| Brookstone Yield ETF | 91 | Sep 27, 2023 | PWS vs BAMY | |
| iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF | 91 | Apr 5, 2012 | PWS vs IYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | 90 | Dec 9, 2014 | PWS vs GAA | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 88 | May 20, 2021 | PWS vs NTSE |
Top Performing PWS Alternatives (YTD)
PWS alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 16.55% | Apr 9, 2018 | PWS vs RAAX | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.63% | Nov 16, 2022 | PWS vs HIDE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 5.59% | May 20, 2021 | PWS vs NTSE | |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy E... | 5.36% | Dec 8, 2025 | PWS vs CTAP | |
| UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | 5.18% | Jan 3, 2022 | PWS vs UPAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PWS
PWS alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | 0.00% | Nov 23, 2015 | PWS vs ASET | |
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | PWS vs DWAT | |
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | 3.67% | Aug 13, 2014 | PWS vs HISF | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | 4.75% | Nov 2, 2021 | PWS vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | 5.29% | Nov 16, 2022 | PWS vs HIDE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PWS
PWS alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | -2.90% | Aug 13, 2014 | PWS vs HISF | |
| MKAM ETF | -3.72% | Apr 11, 2023 | PWS vs MKAM | |
| Mindful Conservative ETF | -3.77% | Nov 2, 2021 | PWS vs MFUL | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | -3.94% | Nov 16, 2022 | PWS vs HIDE | |
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | -4.41% | Sep 21, 2021 | PWS vs DDX |
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 | PWS vs COWZ | |
| Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 40... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -4.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | PWS vs QDPL | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 93 | 13.21% | Feb 23, 2016 | PWS vs GCOW | |
| Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -4.15% | Dec 21, 2022 | PWS vs COWG | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 1.28% | Jun 16, 2017 | PWS vs CALF | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | REIT | 29 | 9.80% | May 15, 2018 | PWS vs SRVR | |
| Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF | Technology Equities | 70 | -2.84% | Jun 8, 2022 | PWS vs TRFK | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -5.61% | Jun 11, 2015 | PWS vs PTLC | |
| Pacer Benchmark Industrial Real Estate SCTR ETF | REIT | 18 | 0.24% | May 14, 2018 | PWS vs INDS | |
| Pacer Trendpilot 100 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -7.23% | Jun 11, 2015 | PWS vs PTNQ |
Often Compared With PWS
What investors most often compare with PWS, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF | Commodities | 94 | 24.94% | Feb 9, 2022 | PWS vs HGER | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | PWS vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | PWS vs SPY | |
| Fidelity Flex 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | -7.27% | Mar 9, 2017 | PWS vs FDFIX | |
| Aptus Collared Income Opportunity ETF | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 48 | -3.83% | Jul 10, 2019 | PWS vs ACIO | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.35% | Nov 8, 2005 | PWS vs SPYM | |
| Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 96 | 5.56% | Nov 14, 2018 | PWS vs GDMA | |
| Adaptive Core ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 42 | 3.00% | Nov 2, 2021 | PWS vs RULE | |
| First Trust Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index F... | Diversified Portfolio | 30 | 4.59% | Aug 14, 2012 | PWS vs MDIV | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 94 | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | PWS vs ICOW |
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