- ISIN
- US69374H1703
- CUSIP
- 69374H170
- Issuer
- Pacer
- Inception Date
- Jan 12, 2026
- Region
- North America (United States)
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $1M
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders ETF
- 1D
- 0.79%
- 1M
- -1.98%
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
QFRD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 13, 2026, QFRD's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -4.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, QFRD closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 2026 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -3.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.31% | 0.45% | -4.33% | 9.62% | 13.12% | -4.79% | 9.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.25%, beta of 1.14, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 13, 2026.
- This ETF captured 181.82% of S&P 500 Index gains and 132.82% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 6.25% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.14 and R2 of 0.67, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 6.25%
- Beta
- 1.14
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 181.82%
- Downside Capture
- 132.82%
Expense Ratio
QFRD has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders ETF (QFRD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| QFRD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.35 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.66 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.86 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders ETF provided a 0.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.03 per share.
| Period | TTM |
|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 0.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders 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 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 |
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 S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders 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 S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders ETF was 9.69%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. Recovery took 15 trading sessions.
The current Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders ETF drawdown is 6.75%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -9.69%Mar 2026 | 2mo 12d | 24d | 3mo 6dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.95%Jun 2026 | 8d | — | 20d 23hJun 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.16%Apr 2026 | 0s | 7d | 7dApr 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.06%May 2026 | 0s | 2d | 2dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.93%May 2026 | 0s | 8d | 8dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QFRD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.69% | -56.78% | +47.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.75% | -2.49% | -4.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.13% | -10.72% | +7.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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