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CAFGvsJSMLETF Comparison

ETF 1
CAFG

Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0%
VS
ETF 2
JSML

Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Growth
-0.22%

Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSML) is part of the US Small Cap Growth segment. CAFG's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Health Care and Industrials. In contrast, JSML's top sector exposures are Industrials, Health Care and Information Technology. CAFG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.59%, versus 0.3% for JSML. CAFG is up 19.14% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2M in YTD flows. JSML performs worse with 11.3% YTD performance, and +$30M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of CAFG and JSML below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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CAFG vs JSML performance and flow charts

Performance

-5051015%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

Cumulative Flows

-1.5 M-1 M-0.5 M0 MMar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
CAFG
JSML
+12.69%+16.09%
+10.51%+5.70%
+19.14%+11.30%
+31.64%+39.99%
+53.96%+71.18%
n/a+20.81%
Flows
CAFG
JSML
-+$14K
+$2M-$99K
+$2M+$30M
-$466K+$79M
+$18M+$118M
-+$127M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
CAFG
JSML
+19.93%+25.04%
+17.26%+20.63%
+19.61%+21.73%
n/a+24.05%
Max drawdown
CAFG
JSML
-6.56%-13.15%
-8.08%-14.79%
-23.47%-25.88%
n/a-37.88%
Max drawdown duration
CAFG
JSML
40d77d
109d84d
435d287d
n/a1160d
Trading data

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CAFG
JSML
Last sale
4/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
$29.90
$81.43
Previous close
04/27/2026
$30.26
$81.79
Consolidated volume
04/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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JSML
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
CAFG
JSML
Last price
$29.90
$81.43
1D performance
-1.18%
-0.44%
AuM$22.66 M$317.37 M
E/R0.59%0.3%
Characteristics
CAFG
JSML
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderPACER ETFsJanus Henderson Investors
BenchmarkPacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders Index-
N° of holdings95103
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 1, 2023February 23, 2016
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

CAFG
USA
97.62%
Other
2.38%
JSML
USA
83.74%
Other
16.26%

Sectors

CAFG
Information Techn.
26.04%
Health Care
19.65%
Industrials
18.81%
Energy
9.46%
Consumer Discreti.
8.87%
Other
17.17%
JSML
Industrials
21.91%
Health Care
18.69%
Information Techn.
16.48%
Financials
9.84%
Consumer Discreti.
7.73%
Other
25.35%
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Diversification

CAFG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

34.95%
JSML

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

25.29%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
CAFG
ARGAN
3.88%
POWELL INDUSTRIES
3.45%
KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC
3.17%
DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS
3.15%
PROTAGONIST THERAPEUTICS INC
2.47%
US50012A1088
2.35%
US4576511079
2.23%
TERADATA
2.00%
CLEAR SECURE
1.87%
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES
1.85%
US00676P1075
1.83%
DIGI INTERNATIONAL
1.80%
TIDEWATER
1.75%
CLEARWAY ENERGY INC
1.58%
CACTUS INC
1.57%
JSML
PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES
2.07%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
2.06%
RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES
1.96%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
1.83%
SRVSFRST BNCSH/D
1.77%
BRIGHTSPHERE INVESTMENT GROUP
1.74%
FABRINET
1.68%
BRINK'S
1.58%
BELDEN
1.56%
KADANT
1.54%
THE ST JOE COMPANY
1.53%
INTERDIGITAL
1.52%
CTS
1.51%
GRIFFON
1.48%
ENERSYS
1.47%
Frequently asked questions about CAFG and JSML

How have the CAFG and JSML ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, CAFG is up 19.14% year-to-date (YTD), while JSML has returned 11.3%. That puts CAFG better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: CAFG or JSML?

Year-to-date, the CAFG ETF saw +$2M in flows, compared to +$30M for JSML.

Which ETF is more volatile: CAFG or JSML?

Over the past year, CAFG had a volatility of 17.26%, while JSML experienced 20.63%.

Which ETF is bigger: CAFG or JSML?

As of April 27, 2026, CAFG holds $22.66 M in assets under management (AUM), while JSML manages $317.37 M.

What sectors do the CAFG and JSML ETFs invest in?

CAFG leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Health Care and Industrials. Meanwhile, JSML focuses on Industrials, Health Care and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the CAFG ETF and JSML ETF?

CAFG top holdings include ARGAN, POWELL INDUSTRIES and KRYSTAL BIOTECH INC. JSML holds in its top three: PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES, BLOOM ENERGY CORP and RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES.

Which ETF is more diversified: CAFG or JSML?

CAFG holds 100 securities with 34.95% of its assets in the top 15. JSML has 105 securities and a top 15 weight of 25.29%.

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