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DHSBvsPTLCETF Comparison

ETF 1
DHSB

Day Hagan Smart Buffer ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.09%
VS
ETF 2
PTLC

Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
-0.07%

Day Hagan Smart Buffer ETF (DHSB) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF (PTLC) is part of the Multi-Asset: Other segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. DHSB is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.68%, versus 0.6% for PTLC. DHSB is up 6.36% year-to-date (YTD) with -$3M in YTD flows. PTLC performs better with 7.52% YTD performance, and -$224M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of DHSB and PTLC 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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DHSB vs PTLC performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/28/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
DHSB
PTLC
+1.60%+2.68%
+1.81%+1.32%
+6.36%+7.52%
+8.95%+14.94%
n/a+46.73%
n/a+58.38%
Flows
DHSB
PTLC
+$1M-$3M
-$1M-$55M
-$3M-$224M
-$991K-$417M
-+$74M
-+$190M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
DHSB
PTLC
+4.42%+13.42%
+4.60%+12.23%
n/a+12.35%
n/a+12.03%
Max drawdown
DHSB
PTLC
-1.30%-4.47%
-3.09%-8.81%
n/a-15.08%
n/a-15.08%
Max drawdown duration
DHSB
PTLC
31d59d
44d98d
n/a247d
n/a247d
Trading data

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DHSB
PTLC
Last sale
8/31/2026 at 1:30 PM
$27.54
$59.75
Previous close
08/31/2026
$27.53
$59.95
Consolidated volume
08/31/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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DHSB
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DHSB
PTLC
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 8/31/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
DHSB
PTLC
Last price
$27.54
$59.75
1D performance
+0.03%
-0.33%
AuM$39.82 M$3.34 B
E/R0.68%0.6%
Characteristics
DHSB
PTLC
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderDay Hagan Asset ManagementPACER ETFs
Benchmark-Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap Index
N° of holdings495494
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 13, 2025June 11, 2015
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

DHSB
USA
96.15%
Other
3.85%
PTLC
USA
96.59%
Other
3.41%

Sectors

DHSB
Technology
44.56%
Finance
13.86%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9.38%
Healthcare
8.86%
Industrials
7.59%
Other
15.76%
PTLC
Technology
44.72%
Finance
13.98%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9.45%
Healthcare
8.9%
Industrials
7.63%
Other
15.32%

Diversification

DHSB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

43.84%
PTLC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

43.98%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
DHSB
NVIDIA Corp.
7.52%
Apple, Inc.
7.02%
Microsoft Corp.
5.34%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.11%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.23%
Broadcom Inc.
2.85%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.61%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.89%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.46%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.45%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.44%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.41%
Tesla, Inc.
1.36%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.20%
Johnson & Johnson
0.95%
PTLC
NVIDIA Corp.
7.55%
Apple, Inc.
7.04%
Microsoft Corp.
5.36%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.13%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.24%
Broadcom Inc.
2.86%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.62%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.90%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.46%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.45%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.44%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.41%
Tesla, Inc.
1.36%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.20%
Johnson & Johnson
0.96%
Frequently asked questions about DHSB and PTLC

How have the DHSB and PTLC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of August 28, 2026, DHSB is up 6.36% year-to-date (YTD), while PTLC has returned 7.52%. That puts PTLC better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: DHSB or PTLC?

Year-to-date, the DHSB ETF saw -$3M in flows, compared to -$224M for PTLC.

Which ETF is more volatile: DHSB or PTLC?

Over the past year, DHSB had a volatility of 4.6%, while PTLC experienced 12.23%.

Which ETF is bigger: DHSB or PTLC?

As of August 28, 2026, DHSB holds $39.82 M in assets under management (AUM), while PTLC manages $3.34 B.

What sectors do the DHSB and PTLC ETFs invest in?

DHSB leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. Meanwhile, PTLC focuses on Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.

What are the top holdings of the DHSB ETF and PTLC ETF?

DHSB top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. PTLC holds in its top three: NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: DHSB or PTLC?

DHSB holds 500 securities with 43.84% of its assets in the top 15. PTLC has 498 securities and a top 15 weight of 43.98%.

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