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PSFD vs. SPY
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Performance

PSFD vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Pacer Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF (PSFD) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
6.32%
11.66%
PSFD
SPY

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PSFD achieves a 13.81% return, which is significantly lower than SPY's 24.91% return.


PSFD

YTD

13.81%

1M

1.02%

6M

6.32%

1Y

18.42%

5Y (annualized)

N/A

10Y (annualized)

N/A

SPY

YTD

24.91%

1M

0.61%

6M

11.66%

1Y

32.24%

5Y (annualized)

15.43%

10Y (annualized)

13.04%

Key characteristics


PSFDSPY
Sharpe Ratio3.232.67
Sortino Ratio4.483.56
Omega Ratio1.681.50
Calmar Ratio4.763.85
Martin Ratio26.2117.38
Ulcer Index0.72%1.86%
Daily Std Dev5.83%12.17%
Max Drawdown-14.94%-55.19%
Current Drawdown0.00%-1.77%

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PSFD vs. SPY - Expense Ratio Comparison

PSFD has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than SPY's 0.09% expense ratio.


PSFD
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF
Expense ratio chart for PSFD: current value at 0.75% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.75%
Expense ratio chart for SPY: current value at 0.09% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.09%

Correlation

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The correlation between PSFD and SPY is 0.94, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

PSFD vs. SPY - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pacer Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF (PSFD) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for PSFD, currently valued at 3.23, compared to the broader market0.002.004.003.232.67
The chart of Sortino ratio for PSFD, currently valued at 4.48, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.004.483.56
The chart of Omega ratio for PSFD, currently valued at 1.68, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.681.50
The chart of Calmar ratio for PSFD, currently valued at 4.76, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.004.763.85
The chart of Martin ratio for PSFD, currently valued at 26.21, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0026.2117.38
PSFD
SPY

The current PSFD Sharpe Ratio is 3.23, which is comparable to the SPY Sharpe Ratio of 2.67. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PSFD and SPY, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.502.002.503.003.504.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.23
2.67
PSFD
SPY

Dividends

PSFD vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

PSFD has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SPY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.19%.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
PSFD
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.19%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%1.87%1.81%

Drawdowns

PSFD vs. SPY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PSFD drawdown since its inception was -14.94%, smaller than the maximum SPY drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PSFD and SPY. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember0
-1.77%
PSFD
SPY

Volatility

PSFD vs. SPY - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Pacer Swan SOS Flex (December) ETF (PSFD) is 0.84%, while SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has a volatility of 4.08%. This indicates that PSFD experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SPY based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.84%
4.08%
PSFD
SPY