Pacer American Energy Independence ETF (USAI)
USAI is a passive ETF by Pacer Advisors tracking the investment results of the American Energy Independence Index. USAI launched on Dec 13, 2017 and has a 0.75% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US26922A5526
69374H634
Dec 13, 2017
North America (Broad)
1x
American Energy Independence Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
USAI features an expense ratio of 0.75%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Pacer American Energy Independence 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 American Energy Independence ETF had a return of 40.84% year-to-date (YTD) and 40.56% in the last 12 months.
USAI
40.84%
-6.58%
23.07%
40.56%
17.59%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of USAI, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.78% | 3.73% | 6.48% | -1.25% | 3.58% | 3.41% | 3.15% | 2.31% | 1.07% | 4.82% | 14.79% | 40.84% | |
| 2023 | 4.96% | -4.05% | -1.69% | 2.17% | -4.43% | 8.56% | 3.06% | 0.16% | -1.13% | -0.70% | 7.98% | -0.55% | 14.21% |
| 2022 | 7.99% | 5.44% | 9.21% | -2.78% | 7.85% | -14.58% | 12.22% | 0.26% | -11.50% | 12.34% | 3.38% | -6.95% | 19.82% |
| 2021 | 3.98% | 7.84% | 7.35% | 5.12% | 7.33% | 3.50% | -4.44% | -1.72% | 5.59% | 4.99% | -7.60% | 1.39% | 37.10% |
| 2020 | -5.01% | -12.82% | -41.78% | 39.43% | 8.26% | -2.44% | 0.91% | 5.03% | -8.90% | 0.35% | 20.24% | 2.64% | -15.10% |
| 2019 | 16.88% | 1.06% | 4.56% | -1.59% | -2.70% | 1.89% | -0.96% | -3.38% | 4.11% | -4.95% | -2.26% | 9.06% | 21.63% |
| 2018 | 1.93% | -6.89% | -7.91% | 6.52% | 7.00% | 1.59% | 3.11% | -1.10% | -1.57% | -7.74% | -1.44% | -10.44% | -17.29% |
| 2017 | 3.69% | 3.69% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 95, USAI is among the top 5% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pacer American Energy Independence ETF (USAI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Pacer American Energy Independence ETF provided a 3.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.44 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.44 | $1.44 | $1.44 | $1.44 | $1.40 | $1.52 | $1.14 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 3.69% | 4.99% | 5.41% | 6.15% | 7.67% | 6.50% | 5.56% | 0.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pacer American Energy Independence 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $1.32 |
| 2023 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.44 |
| 2022 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.44 |
| 2021 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.44 |
| 2020 | $0.06 | $0.28 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.14 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.12 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.40 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $1.52 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $1.14 |
| 2017 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Pacer American Energy Independence 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 American Energy Independence ETF was 65.25%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 280 trading sessions.
The current Pacer American Energy Independence ETF drawdown is 6.83%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -65.25% | Aug 23, 2018 | 377 | Mar 18, 2020 | 280 | Apr 28, 2021 | 657 |
| -20.68% | Jun 8, 2022 | 76 | Sep 26, 2022 | 297 | Nov 30, 2023 | 373 |
| -19.26% | Jan 24, 2018 | 29 | Mar 28, 2018 | 83 | Aug 6, 2018 | 112 |
| -14.95% | Oct 21, 2021 | 42 | Dec 20, 2021 | 47 | Feb 28, 2022 | 89 |
| -14.64% | Jun 17, 2021 | 45 | Aug 19, 2021 | 37 | Oct 12, 2021 | 82 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Pacer American Energy Independence ETF volatility is 6.86%, 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.