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Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF
GCOW performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +7.78% | +1.59% | +14.96% | +26.86% | +54.76% | +87.91% |
| Flows | +$48M | +$71M | +$483M | +$556M | +$1.00B | +$2.45B |
Characteristics
The Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF is built to track the Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Net Tax Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | PACER ETFs |
| N° of holdings | 99 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 22, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 99
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.65% | +9.57% | +10.42% | +11.99% |
Max drawdown | -7.15% | -8.01% | -11.25% | -21.21% |
Max drawdown duration | 68d | 149d | 62d | 218d |
Time to recover | 28d | 28d | 42d | 108d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is GCOW?
GCOW is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by PACER ETFs.
What index does GCOW track?
GCOW tracks the Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Net Tax Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does GCOW invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap Global Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Large Cap.
What is the expense ratio of GCOW?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GCOW is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GCOW launched?
GCOW was launched on February 22, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GCOW?
GCOW is issued by PACER ETFs.
What is the AUM of GCOW?
As of July 30, 2026, GCOW manages $3.45 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GCOW performed recently?
As of July 30, 2026, GCOW delivered a return of 7.78% over the past month (1M performance), 1.59% over the past three months (3M), and 14.96% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GCOW?
As of July 30, 2026, GCOW has seen net flows of +$48M in the past month (1M flow) and +$483M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GCOW pay dividends?
As of July 30, 2026, GCOW has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.57%.
How many holdings are in GCOW
As of June 30, 2026, GCOW holds 99 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is GCOW?
As of June 30, 2026, GCOW holds 99 securities, with 31.11% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GCOW?
As of June 30, 2026, GCOW holds a portfolio of 99 underlyings, with its largest positions including Unilever Plc, British American Tobacco plc and Nestlé SA. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does GCOW invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, GCOW has its largest geographic exposures in USA, United Kingdom and Japan.
What sectors or themes does GCOW focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, GCOW is primarily exposed to Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Healthcare and Telecommunications.
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