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Pacer American Energy Independence ETF - Distributing
USAI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.93% | +12.80% | +19.29% | +20.58% | +96.45% | +163.19% |
| Flows | +$262K | +$10M | +$8M | -$111K | +$23M | +$49M |
Characteristics
The Pacer American Energy Independence ETF - Distributing is built to track the American Energy Independence Total Return 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 | 33 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 10, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 33
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.88% | +14.98% | +17.32% | +20.38% |
Max drawdown | -8.55% | -8.92% | -18.00% | -20.75% |
Max drawdown duration | 26d | 185d | 372d | 533d |
Time to recover | N/A | 79d | 296d | 423d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 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 USAI?
USAI is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by PACER ETFs.
What index does USAI track?
USAI tracks the American Energy Independence Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does USAI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other North American Equities. It is part of the segment: Infrastructure.
What is the expense ratio of USAI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of USAI is 0.75%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was USAI launched?
USAI was launched on October 10, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of USAI?
USAI is issued by PACER ETFs.
What is the AUM of USAI?
As of April 24, 2026, USAI manages $103.19 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has USAI performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, USAI delivered a return of -5.93% over the past month (1M performance), 12.8% over the past three months (3M), and 19.29% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for USAI?
As of April 24, 2026, USAI has seen net flows of +$262K in the past month (1M flow) and +$8M year-to-date (YTD).
Does USAI pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, USAI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.28%.
How many holdings are in USAI
As of March 31, 2026, USAI holds 33 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is USAI?
As of March 31, 2026, USAI holds 33 securities, with 76.43% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of USAI?
As of March 31, 2026, USAI holds a portfolio of 33 underlyings, with its largest positions including ENERGY TRANSFER LP UNITS, ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS UNT and CHENIERE ENERGY. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does USAI invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, USAI has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Canada.
What sectors or themes does USAI focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, USAI is primarily exposed to Energy.
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