Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS)
VIRS is a passive ETF by Pacer Advisors tracking the investment results of the LifeSci BioThreat Strategy Index. VIRS launched on Jun 24, 2020 and has a 0.70% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US69374H7585
69374H758
Jun 24, 2020
North America (U.S.)
1x
LifeSci BioThreat Strategy Index
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
VIRS features an expense ratio of 0.70%, 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 BioThreat Strategy 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
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VIRS, 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 | 2.52% | 6.53% | 2.78% | -4.80% | 4.05% | 1.68% | 3.88% | 3.96% | 1.64% | 24.71% | |||
| 2023 | 3.53% | -3.79% | 4.34% | 0.17% | 0.52% | 6.14% | 2.64% | -0.83% | -5.83% | -4.57% | 7.09% | 6.31% | 15.67% |
| 2022 | -9.29% | -5.10% | 3.19% | -7.84% | 0.46% | -7.05% | 7.52% | -6.76% | -5.57% | 8.63% | 6.77% | -3.39% | -18.89% |
| 2021 | 5.00% | -4.04% | 3.35% | 3.46% | 1.68% | 4.46% | 3.11% | 3.67% | -4.38% | 6.46% | -0.24% | 1.04% | 25.50% |
| 2020 | 2.08% | 5.91% | 5.98% | -0.76% | -4.14% | 6.15% | -1.17% | 14.34% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 80, VIRS is among the top 20% 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 BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF provided a 0.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.33 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.09 |
Dividend yield | 0.83% | 0.97% | 0.00% | 0.67% | 0.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pacer BioThreat Strategy 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.25 | ||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.31 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.23 |
| 2020 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.09 |
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 BioThreat Strategy 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 BioThreat Strategy ETF was 28.50%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 349 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -28.5% | Nov 30, 2021 | 211 | Sep 30, 2022 | 349 | Feb 22, 2024 | 560 |
| -10.42% | Feb 16, 2021 | 13 | Mar 4, 2021 | 29 | Apr 15, 2021 | 42 |
| -8.27% | Oct 14, 2020 | 13 | Oct 30, 2020 | 53 | Jan 19, 2021 | 66 |
| -7.92% | Sep 7, 2021 | 20 | Oct 4, 2021 | 19 | Oct 29, 2021 | 39 |
| -7.64% | Sep 3, 2020 | 3 | Sep 8, 2020 | 24 | Oct 12, 2020 | 27 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF volatility is 1.73%, 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.