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QDPLvsFTLSETF Comparison

ETF 1
QDPL

Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF

This fund is part of
Alternatives
+0.46%
VS
ETF 2
FTLS

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Alternatives
+0.46%

Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF (QDPL) and First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) belong to the same industry segment: Alternatives. QDPL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 1.38% for FTLS. QDPL is up 12.73% year-to-date (YTD) with +$308M in YTD flows. FTLS performs worse with 9.14% YTD performance, and +$297M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of QDPL and FTLS 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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QDPL vs FTLS performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.50.00.51.01.5%Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19Oct 26

Cumulative Flows

0 M10 M20 M30 M40 M50 M60 M70 MSep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19Oct 26

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
QDPL
FTLS
+0.37%+0.34%
+3.79%+3.15%
+12.73%+9.14%
+12.68%+10.20%
+84.64%+52.83%
+73.91%+62.37%
Flows
QDPL
FTLS
+$28M+$70M
+$121M+$111M
+$308M+$297M
+$410M+$388M
+$1.38B+$1.33B
+$1.52B+$1.60B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
QDPL
FTLS
+10.17%+6.24%
+11.66%+7.16%
+13.49%+8.67%
+15.35%+9.40%
Max drawdown
QDPL
FTLS
-2.82%-1.81%
-8.32%-3.80%
-17.47%-11.43%
-22.44%-11.43%
Max drawdown duration
QDPL
FTLS
53d13d
70d65d
126d214d
704d214d
Trading data

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QDPL
FTLS
Last sale
10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$46.16
$77.30
Previous close
10/26/2026
$45.93
$77.18
Consolidated volume
10/26/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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FTLS
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Main metrics
Last update 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
QDPL
FTLS
Last price
$46.16
$77.30
1D performance
+0.50%
+0.16%
AuM$1.85 B$2.64 B
E/R0.6%1.38%
Characteristics
QDPL
FTLS
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderPACER ETFsFirst Trust
BenchmarkMetaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier Series 400 Index-
N° of holdings--
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 13, 2021September 8, 2014
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

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Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
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Frequently asked questions about QDPL and FTLS

How have the QDPL and FTLS ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 27, 2026, QDPL is up 12.73% year-to-date (YTD), while FTLS has returned 9.14%. That puts QDPL better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: QDPL or FTLS?

Year-to-date, the QDPL ETF saw +$308M in flows, compared to +$297M for FTLS.

Which ETF is more volatile: QDPL or FTLS?

Over the past year, QDPL had a volatility of 11.66%, while FTLS experienced 7.16%.

Which ETF is bigger: QDPL or FTLS?

As of October 27, 2026, QDPL holds $1.85 B in assets under management (AUM), while FTLS manages $2.64 B.

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