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PACER WEALTHSHIELD ETF
PWS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.11% | +5.90% | +2.55% | +8.35% | +24.54% | +9.47% |
| Flows | - | -$2M | -$6M | -$6M | -$8M | -$26M |
Characteristics
The PACER WEALTHSHIELD ETF is built to track the Pacer Wealth Shield 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 | 352 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 11, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 352
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.64% | +11.43% | +11.55% | +11.70% |
Max drawdown | -3.64% | -6.97% | -10.48% | -25.07% |
Max drawdown duration | 40d | 204d | 368d | 1432d |
Time to recover | 10d | 74d | 122d | 880d |
Replication quality
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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 PWS?
PWS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity and Fixed Income assets. It is managed by PACER ETFs.
What index does PWS track?
PWS tracks the Pacer Wealth Shield Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does PWS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities and Bonds. It is part of the segment: Multi-Asset: Other.
What is the expense ratio of PWS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of PWS is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was PWS launched?
PWS was launched on December 11, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of PWS?
PWS is issued by PACER ETFs.
What is the AUM of PWS?
As of September 1, 2026, PWS manages $24.95 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has PWS performed recently?
As of September 1, 2026, PWS delivered a return of 3.11% over the past month (1M performance), 5.9% over the past three months (3M), and 2.55% year-to-date (YTD).
Does PWS pay dividends?
As of September 1, 2026, PWS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.27%.
How many holdings are in PWS
As of July 31, 2026, PWS holds 352 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is PWS?
As of July 31, 2026, PWS holds 352 securities, with 31.64% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of PWS?
As of July 31, 2026, PWS holds a portfolio of 352 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Chevron Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does PWS invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, PWS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does PWS focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, PWS is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
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