Pacer Funds
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Letter to Shareholders |
1 |
Portfolio Allocation |
23 |
Performance Summary |
39 |
Expense Example |
71 |
Schedules of Investments |
74 |
Statements of Assets & Liabilities |
163 |
Statements of Operations |
169 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
175 |
Financial Highlights |
193 |
Notes to Financial Statements |
223 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
251 |
Additional Information |
255 |
Pacer Funds
Dear Shareholder,
I address you today as we reflect upon the progress, achievements, and exciting opportunities for Pacer.
I am pleased to report Pacer has demonstrated strong growth over the past year. From April 30, 2022 to April 30, 2023 Pacer’s assets under management grew to $23.8 billion, with an overall growth percentage of 80.7%. Pacer ETFs saw particularly significant growth within the Cash Cows ETF™ Series, having a 199% increase during that time period. Despite the volatile markets, many of our strategies grew assets significantly and performed in line with their objectives, a testament to our firm’s commitment to deliver investment solutions that can help investors navigate challenging market environments.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation is the key to staying ahead of the competition. I am proud to share that Pacer launched four new thematic funds; the Pacer BlueStar Digital Entertainment ETF (ticker: ODDS), the Pacer BlueStar Engineering the Future ETF (ticker: BULD), the Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF (ticker: SHPP), and the Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF (ticker: TRFK). The important themes captured by these funds include artificial intelligence (AI) in BULD, supply chain in SHPP, online gambling, eSports and video gaming in ODDS, and data transmission and communication in TRFK.
Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the future of Pacer. We have continued to grow our team to be able to reach more financial advisors. This allows us to support their business and help meet their clients’ investment needs. We will continue to invest in our people to ensure that we remain at the forefront of innovation and deliver long-term value to shareholders. We thank our investors, financial advisors, and partners for continuing to entrust your assets with us.
Joe
M. Thomson,
Chairman, Pacer Funds Trust
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From the period 5/1/2022 – 4/30/2023, the S&P 500 gained 2.66%, the Nasdaq-100 gained 3.99%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 5.64%. Though all three indices were able to post positive returns, the road to get there was bumpy. Much like the first half of 2022, the second half of 2022 was marked by volatility in financial markets. From the period 5/1/2022 through the end of the year, the returns of the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average were: -5.96%, -14.34%, and 2.04%, respectively. Record high inflation, hawkish monetary policy, and concerns over a potential recession led to volatility in equity and fixed income markets. During the second half of 2022, inflation in the US reached levels which hadn’t been seen since the inflationary period of the 1970’s. Inflation in the US averaged 8% from 5/1/2022 through the end of the year, peaking at 9.1% in June before moderating throughout the remainder of the year. In order to combat inflation, the Federal Reserve (Fed) hiked rates aggressively in the latter half of 2022, raising the target Federal Funds Rate (FFR) by 75 basis points in June, July, September, and November, and by 50 basis points in May and December. This brought the 2022 year-end FFR range to 4.25% - 4.50%, blowing past median expectations, which began 2022 at only 0.90%. Due to high inflation and a rapid response from the Federal Reserve, there were losses observed in both equity and fixed income markets throughout the second half of 2022. From 5/1/2023 until the end of the year, the Bloomberg US AGG Index and the S&P 500 total return index experienced declines of -3.87% and -5.96% respectively.
The start of 2023 brought a much-needed sigh of relief for financial markets. After a tumultuous 2022, both equity and fixed income markets recovered to start 2023. From the beginning of 2023 through 4/30/2023, the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index returned: 9.17%, 21.40%, 3.53%, and 3.59%, respectively. Mega Capitalization (Mega-Cap) technology stocks bounced back at the beginning of 2023 after suffering steep losses in 2022. A select few Mega-Cap tech stocks drove the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index higher to start the year. As of 4/30/2023 the 5 largest stocks in the S&P 500 are responsible for over 80% of the YTD returns in 2023, those companies being: Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The lack of breadth in the market recovery YTD in 2023 has led the market-capitalization indices to have the highest concentrations to a select group of companies since the Dot-Com Bubble. The aggressive actions employed by the Fed in 2022 seem to be having the desired effect on inflation, as the inflation rate in the US moderated from 6.5% in December 2022 to 4.9% in April 2023. April’s CPI print was the first-time year-over-year inflation registered under 5% in two years (since April 2021). Though inflation is moderating, there’s still work to do to reach the Fed’s 2% inflation target, which led the Fed to raise the target FFR another 25 basis points in March 2023. Financial markets have shrugged off elevated inflation, tighter monetary policy, and recession fears thus far in 2023. Recession fears, which permeated discussions amongst financial market participants in the latter half of 2022, have receded slightly. Stronger than expected economic data and a historically low unemployment rate of 3.4% in April 2023 have juxtaposed concerns over a recession in 2023. Moving forward, all eyes will be on how inflation and monetary policy affect corporate earnings. Earnings declined Y-o-Y during the first quarter of 2023, though the decline was less than expected heading into earnings season.
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The Pacer Trendpilot™ Series
The Pacer Trendpilot series is based on a trend following strategy that alternates exposure between a benchmark index and 3-Month US T-Bills using three indicators. It is designed to participate in the market when it is trending up, maintain some exposure during short term market declines and exit the market when it is trending down. The period referenced in this section for all Trendpilot Funds is for the fiscal year end of April 30, 2023.
Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap ETF
The Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap ETF (the “Fund”) is an exchange traded fund that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the S&P 500 Index, (ii) 50% to the S&P 500 Index and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the S&P 500 Total Return Index and its 200-business day historical simple moving average.
The S&P 500 Total Return Index is a total return version of the S&P 500 Index and reflects the reinvestment of dividends paid by the securities in the S&P 500 Index. The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies representing approximately 80% of the U.S. equity market capitalization.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 4.20%. The Index had a total return of 4.72%. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of 2.66%.
Since the end of the previous fiscal year, the Fund remained in T-Bills until the exposure change to equities in January 2023. During this time (4/28/2022 – 1/27/2023), the U.S. Treasury 3-Month Yield rose significantly, from 0.8026% to 4.6645%, due to high levels of inflation.
PTLC EXPOSURE CHANGES | ||
Dates |
Resulting Exposure |
U.S. Treasury 3-Month Yield |
January 27, 2023 |
Equity |
4.6645% |
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Information Technology at 15.65%, Communication Services at 10.71%, and Consumer Staples at 6.17%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Financials at -5.98%, Energy at -3.37%, and Real Estate at -4.45%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap ETF
The Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap ETF (the “Fund”) is an exchange traded fund that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap Trendpilot Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the S&P MidCap 400 Index, (ii) 50% to the S&P MidCap 400 Index and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the S&P MidCap 400 Total Return Index and its 200-business day historical simple moving average.
The S&P MidCap 400 Total Return Index is a total return version of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and reflects the reinvestment of dividends paid by the securities in the S&P MidCap 400 Index. The S&P Midcap 400 measures the performance of mid-capitalization stocks in the United States.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -5.81%. The Index had a total return of -5.34%. The S&P MidCap 400 Index had a total return of 1.33%.
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The Fund had the following exposure changes during the fiscal year. Summary details of these changes are presented in the following table.
PTMC EXPOSURE CHANGES | ||
Dates |
Resulting Exposure |
U.S. Treasury 3-Month Yield |
August 19, 2022 |
Equity |
2.6451% |
September 2, 2022 |
T-Bill |
2.8657% |
November 17, 2022 |
Equity |
4.1974% |
March 29, 2023 |
T-Bill |
4.7239% |
April 5, 2023 |
Equity |
4.8174% |
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Industrials at 2.25%, Consumer Staples at 0.49%, and Communication Services at -5.40%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Financials at -13.78%, Energy at -24.03%, and Real Estate at -9.29%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Trendpilot® 100 ETF
The Pacer Trendpilot® 100 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer NASDAQ-100 Trendpilot™ Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the Nasdaq-100 Index, (ii) 50% to the Nasdaq-100 Index and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return Index and its 200-business day historical simple moving average.
The Nasdaq-100 Total Return Index is a total return version of the Nasdaq-100 Index and reflects the reinvestment of dividends paid by the securities in the Nasdaq-100 Index. The Nasdaq-100 Index includes approximately 100 of the largest non-financial securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The Nasdaq-100 Index comprises securities of companies across major industry groups, including computer, biotechnology, healthcare, telecommunications and transportation. However, it does not contain securities of financial companies, including investment companies. The Nasdaq-100 Index was developed by Nasdaq OMX. There is no minimum market capitalization requirement for inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index. Inclusion is determined based on the top 100 largest issuers based on market capitalization meeting all other eligibility requirements.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 6.47%. The Index had a total return of 7.09%. The NASDAQ-100 Index had a total return of 3.99%.
The Fund had the following exposure changes during the fiscal year. Summary details of these changes are presented in the following table. During this time (5/13/2022 – 2/7/2023), the U.S. Treasury 3-Month Yield rose significantly, from 0.9425% to 4.6441%, due to high levels of inflation.
PTNQ EXPOSURE CHANGES | ||
Dates |
Resulting Exposure |
U.S. Treasury 3-Month Yield |
May 13, 2022 |
50/50 |
0.9425% |
February 7, 2023 |
Equities |
4.6441% |
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Information Technology at 13.29%, Health Care at 22.70%, and Communication Services at 5.00%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Consumer Discretionary at -3.46%, Utilities at -0.11%, and Real Estate at -0.27%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Trendpilot® European Index ETF
The Pacer Trendpilot® European Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Trendpilot European Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the FTSE Eurozone Index, (ii) 50% to the FTSE Eurozone Index and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the FTSE Eurozone Total Return Index and its 200-business day historical simple moving average.
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The FTSE Eurozone Index is a rules-based, float-adjusted, market capitalization weighted index comprised of large- and mid-capitalization stocks providing coverage of the developed markets in the euro zone, including primarily France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Italy. The FTSE Eurozone Index is a subset of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series, which covers 98% of the world’s investable market capitalization. The FTSE Eurozone Total Return Index is a total return version of the FTSE Eurozone Index and reflects the reinvestment of dividend paid by the securities in the FTSE Eurozone Index.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 19.43%. The Index had a total return of 21.03%. The FTSE Eurozone Index (USD) had a total return of 17.03%.
The Fund had the following exposure changes during the fiscal year. Summary details of these changes are presented in the following table.
PTEU EXPOSURE CHANGES | ||
Dates |
Resulting Exposure |
U.S. Treasury 3-Month Yield |
November 17, 2022 |
Equities |
4.1974% |
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Industrials at 32.00%, Consumer Discretionary at 26.98%, and Financials at 16.97%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Telecommunication Services at -11.74%, Real Estate at -3.47%, and Energy at 8.97%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Trendpilot® International ETF
The Pacer Trendpilot® International ETF is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Trendpilot International Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index, (ii) 50% to the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index and its 200-business day historical simple moving average (the “200-day moving average”). The calculation of the 200-day moving average for the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index is based on the total return version of the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Local Currency Index and reflects the reinvestment of dividends paid by the securities in the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index. The Index is expected to be predominantly invested in the components of the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index over most short- and long-term periods and is only expected to invest in 3-Month US Treasury bills from time to time in response to adverse market conditions as defined by the “50/50 Indicator” and “T-Bill Indicator” below.
The S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index is a rules-based, float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index comprised of large-capitalization stocks providing coverage of the developed markets excluding the United States. The S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index is a subset of the S&P Global BMI, a comprehensive, rules-based index measuring global stock market performance.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 10.75%. The Index had a total return of 11.61%. The S&P Developed Ex-US Large Cap Index had a total return of 6.87%.
The Fund had the following exposure changes during the fiscal year. Summary details of these changes are presented in the following table.
PTIN EXPOSURE CHANGES | ||
Dates |
Resulting Exposure |
U.S. Treasury 3-Month Yield |
November 15, 2022 |
Equities |
4.1207% |
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Industrials at 22.35%, Consumer Discretionary at 23.58%, and Financials at -0.38%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Real Estate at 0.49%, Telecommunication Services at 1.10%, and Energy at 2.85%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
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Pacer Trendpilot® US Bond ETF
The Pacer Trendpilot US Bond ETF (the “Fund”) is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Trendpilot US Bond Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure to one of the following positions: (i) 100% to the iBoxx® USD Liquid High Yield Index, (ii) 50% to the iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index and 50% to the iBoxx® USD Treasuries 7-10 Year Index or (iii) 100% to iBoxx USD Treasuries 7-10 Year Index, depending on the “Risk Ratio,” described below.
The iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index is designed to track the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated, high-yield corporate bonds issued in the U.S. The iBoxx USD Treasuries 7-10 Year Index is designed to measure the performance of U.S. Treasury bonds maturing in 7 to 10 years. The Index uses a “Risk Ratio” to signal a change in the position of the Index. The Risk Ratio is calculated by dividing the value of the iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index by the value of the iBoxx USD Treasuries 7-10 Year Index.
The Index, and consequently the Fund, may stay in any of its three possible positions for an extended period of time. As described below, the Index will change its position based on the following indicators, and each change will become effective by the close of business on the sixth business day after the indicator for the change is triggered. The Index will be in a new position effective on the seventh business day.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -7.30%. The Index had a total return of -6.40%. The iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index had a total return of 1.50%.
PTBD had six exposure changes initiated on May 19, 2022, May 31, 2022, June 7, 2022, June 27, 2022, August 18, 2022, and March 20, 2023. Two of these exposure changes resulted in exposure to 100% High Yield Bonds. 10-Year yields at the time were 2.9736% and 2.8822%. PTBD had three exposure changes to T-Bills. 10- Yields during those changes were 2.8441%, 3.1997%, and 3.4847% PTBD saw one exposure to 50/50 at a 10-Year Yield of 2.8370%.
The Fund had the following exposure changes during the fiscal year. Summary details of these changes are presented in the following table.
PTBD EXPOSURE CHANGES | ||
Dates |
Resulting Exposure |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Yield |
May 19, 2022 |
50/50 |
2.8370% |
May 31, 2022 |
T-Bill |
2.8441% |
June 7, 2022 |
High Yield |
2.9736% |
June 27, 2022 |
T-Bill |
3.1997% |
August 18, 2022 |
High Yield |
2.8822% |
March 20, 2023 |
T-Bill |
3.4847% |
Between treasuries and corporates, treasuries had the stronger contribution to return, with -0.47% as opposed to the high yield sector which contributed -5.97 over the year. Within high yield corporates, the Real Estate sector had the strongest contribution, at -0.02%, followed by Utilities and Consumer Staples at -0.04 and -0.09 respectively. The worst performing sectors were Communication Services at -0.65%, Consumer Discretionary at -0.61%, and Energy at -0.26%.
Pacer Trendpilot® Fund of Funds ETF
The Pacer Trendpilot Fund of Funds ETF is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Trendpilot Fund of Funds Index (the “Index” or the “Fund of Funds Index”).
The Fund of Funds Index uses an objective, rules-based approach to construct a portfolio that, as of each quarterly rebalance, is composed of the ETFs listed in the following table, each advised by the Adviser (collectively, the “Trendpilot ETFs”). Each of the Trendpilot ETFs is an index-based ETF that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the underlying index listed in the following table (collectively, the “Trendpilot Indexes”). Each Trendpilot Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the “Equity Component” specified in the table below, (ii) 50% to the applicable Equity Component and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance
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of the Equity Component and its 200- business day historical simple moving average (the “200-day moving average”). The calculation of the 200-day moving average for each Equity Component is based on the total return version of such Equity Component and reflects the reinvestment of dividends paid by the securities in such Equity Component.
Weight |
Trendpilot ETF |
Trendpilot Index |
Equity Universe |
20% |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap ETF |
Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap Index S |
S&P 500® Index |
20% |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap ETF |
Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap Index |
S&P MidCap 400® Index |
20% |
Pacer Trendpilot® 100 ETF |
Pacer NASDAQ-100 Trendpilot Index |
NASDAQ-100® Index |
20% |
Pacer Trendpilot® International ETF |
Pacer Trendpilot International Index |
S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index |
20% |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Bond ETF |
Pacer Trendpilot US Bond Index |
iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index |
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 1.71%. The Index had a return of 2.17%. The S&P Global 1200 Index had a total return of 3.82%.
The Fund’s top two contributors to its return were Pacer Trendpilot International ETF at 11.38% and the Pacer Trendpilot 100 ETF at 6.27%. During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance of the Pacer Trendpilot International ETF were Industrials at 22.35%, Consumer Discretionary at 23.58%, and Financials at -0.38%.
The Fund’s bottom two contributors to its return were Pacer Trendpilot US Bond ETF at -6.59% and the Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF at -5.78%. The Fund’s bottom three contributors to the return of the Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF were Financials at -13.78%, Energy at -24.03%, and Real Estate at -9.29%. Performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
The Pacer Cash Cows Index® ETF Series
The Pacer Cash Cows ETFs aim to provide capital appreciation over time by screening broad based indexes to identify quality companies with high free cash flow yield. The period referenced in this section for all Cash Cows Funds is for the fiscal year end of April 30, 2023.
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF
The Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer US Cash Cows 100 Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large and mid-capitalization U.S. companies with high free cash flow yields. The initial index universe is derived from the component companies of the Russell 1000 Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies with no forward year estimates available for free cash flows or earnings will remain in the Index universe. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts, are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve-month period. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest free cash flow yield are included in the Index.
The Russell 1000 Index is a market-capitalization weighted index representing the top 1,000 large-cap stocks in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 1000 Total Return Index is a total return version of the Russell 1000 Index that reflects the reinvestment of dividends paid by the securities in the Russell 1000 Index.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -0.38%. The Index had a total return of 0.01%. The Russell 1000 Value Index had a total return of 1.21%. The Russell 1000 Index had a total return of 1.82%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Industrials at 23.97%, Energy at 10.14%, and Health Care at 5.13%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Communication Services at -17.89%, Utilities at -13.29%, and Information Technology at -12.40%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF
The Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the total performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 Index (the “Index”).
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The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to small-capitalization U.S. companies with high free cash flow yields. The initial index universe is derived from the component companies of the S&P Small Cap 600 Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies with no forward year estimates available for free cash flows or earnings will remain in the Index universe. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts, are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve-month period. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest free cash flow yield are included in the Index.
The S&P SmallCap 600 Index measures the performance of 600 small sized companies in the US equity market, with market capitalization ranging from $450 million to $2.1 billion USD. The Index does not overlap holdings with the S&P 500 or S&P MidCap 400.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -1.46%. The Index had a total return of -0.88%. The S&P Small Cap 600 Value Index had a total return of -2.97%. The S&P Small Cap 600 Index had a total return of -3.84%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Real Estate at 15.14%, Industrials at 10.47%, and Consumer Discretionary at 9.89%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Health Care at -26.80%, Materials at -14.12%, and Consumer Staples at -5.40%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF
The Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to global companies with high dividend yield backed by a high free cash flow yield. The initial index universe is derived from the component companies of the FTSE Developed Large Cap Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts, are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve-month period. The 300 companies with the highest free cash flow yield are then ranked by their dividend yield. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest dividend yield are included in the Index.
The FTSE Developed Large-Cap Index is a market-capitalization weighted index representing the performance of large-cap stocks in developed markets. The FTSE Developed Large-Cap Total Return Index is a total return version of the FTSE Developed Large-Cap Index and reflects the reinvestment of dividends paid by the securities in the FTSE Developed Large-Cap Index.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 8.50%. The Index had a total return of 8.92%. The MSCI World Value Index had a total return of 1.84%. The FTSE Developed Large-Cap Index had a total return of 4.54%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Real Estate at 50.32%, Energy at 24.98%, and Health Care at 24.74%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Utilities at -0.81%, Materials at 1.68%, and Industrials at -3.53%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
During the fiscal year, the top three countries for contribution to performance were Germany at 21.72%, Switzerland at 20.95%, and France at 19.58%. The three countries with the lowest contribution to performance were Israel at -18.07%, Netherlands at -8.32%, and Hong Kong at -7.13%. Country performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF
The Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the total performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large and mid-capitalization non-U.S. companies in developed markets with high free cash flow yields. The initial index universe is derived from the component companies of the FTSE Developed ex US Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies with no forward year estimates available for free cash flows or earnings will remain in the Index universe. Companies
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with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts and companies with a market capitalization of less than $3 billion are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their average daily trading value (“ADTV”) for the prior three months. The 500 companies with the highest ADTV are then ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve-month period. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest free cash flow yield are included in the Index.
The FTSE Developed ex-US Index is comprised of Large (85%) and Mid (15%) cap stocks providing coverage of Developed markets (24 countries) excluding the US. The index is derived from the FTSE Global Equity Index Series, which covers over 99% of the world’s investable market capitalization.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 5.26%. The Index had a total return of 5.44%. The MSCI EAFE Value Index had a total return of 8.38%. The FTSE Developed ex-US Index had a total return of 5.87%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Consumer Discretionary at 25.78%, Consumer Staples at 20.49%, and Utilities at 18.79%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Materials at -4.08%, Industrials at 3.37%, and Energy at 7.39%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
During the fiscal year, the top three countries for contribution to performance were Spain at 38.65%, Switzerland at 29.67%, and Italy at 28.88%. The three countries with the lowest contribution to performance were Norway at -14.22%, South Korea at -14.05%, and Denmark at -9.97%. Country performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF
The Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large and mid-capitalization companies in emerging markets with high free cash flow yields. Companies with high free cash flow yields are commonly referred to as “cash cows”. The initial index universe is derived from the component companies of the FTSE Emerging Markets Index. The Fund defines emerging markets countries as those countries included in the FTSE Emerging Markets Index. As of April 2023, the Index had significant exposure to companies in Hong Kong, Brazil, Taiwan, and South Africa. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings (if available) over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies with no forward year estimates available for free cash flows or earnings will remain in the Index universe. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), companies with a market capitalization of less than $2 billion, and companies whose average daily trading value (“ADTV”) for the prior 90 days does not exceed $5 million are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve-month period. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest free cash flow yield (the “Top 100 Companies”) are included in the Index, subject to the exceptions described below. At the time of each rebalance of the Index, the companies included in the Index are weighted in proportion to their trailing twelve-month free cash flow, and weightings are capped at 2% of the weight of the Index for any individual company. Additionally, the Index is limited to a maximum of twenty companies from any individual country and any sector. As of April 2023, the Index had significant exposure to companies in the materials, energy and industrials sectors . If the Top 100 Companies include more than 20 companies from an individual country or sector (the “Exposure Limit”), the Index will exclude the companies with the lowest free cash flow yield from each country and/or sector needed to meet the Exposure Limit and will include companies outside the Top 100 Companies based on their free cash flow yield until the Index includes 100 companies and satisfies the Exposure Limit. As of April 30, 2023, the companies included in the Index had a market capitalization of $625 million to $93.5 billion . The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced semi-annually as of the close of business on the 3rd Friday of June and December based on data as of the 1st Friday of the applicable rebalance month.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -6.43%. The Index had a total return of -4.14%. The MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index had a total return of -3.64%. The FTSE Emerging Market Index had a total return of -6.09%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Energy at 15.99%, Utilities at 9.38%, and Consumer Staples at 4.00%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Health Care at -28.65%, Materials at -15.47%, and Consumer Discretionary at -14.27%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
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During the fiscal year, the top three countries for contribution to performance were Turkey at 45.49%, Mexico at 45.38%, and Colombia at 14.81%. The three countries with the lowest contribution to performance were Malaysia at -62.30%, Czech Republic at -31.57%, and Chile at -31.44%. Country performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF
The Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (the “Fund”) is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses a rules-based methodology that seeks to provide exposure to large capitalization U.S. companies with above average free cash flow margins. Companies with above average free cash flow margins are commonly referred to as “cash cows.” The initial Index universe is typically derived from the component companies of the Russell 1000 Index® . The initial universe of companies is typically screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings (if available) over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies for which information on their projected free cash flows or earnings is not available will typically remain in the Index universe. A company’s projected free cash flows and earnings are typically determined by the Index Provider. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are typically removed from the Index universe. Additionally, companies in the financial or real estate sectors are typically excluded from the Index universe.
The Fund
The Fund’s inception occurred during the fiscal year on 12/21/2022. Since inception, it had a NAV total return of -1.30%. The Index had a total return of -1.15%. The Russell 1000 Growth Index had a total return of 13.28%. The Russell 1000 Index had a total return of 7.75%.
Since inception, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Consumer Discretionary at 15.18%, Communication Services at 9.36%, and Information Technology at 4.78%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Energy at -10.09%, Health Care at -2.77%, and Materials at -1.57%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF
The Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer US Cash Cows Growth Index (the “Index”).
The Fund employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index. The Index is based on a proprietary methodology developed and maintained by Index Design Group, an affiliate of Pacer Advisors, Inc., the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to mid- and large-capitalization U.S. companies with high free cash flow yields. Companies with high free cash flow yields are commonly referred to as “cash cows”. The initial Index universe is derived from the component companies of the S&P 900® Pure Growth Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings (if available) over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies for which information on their projected free cash flows or earnings is not available will remain in the Index universe. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve month period. The equity securities of the 50 companies with the highest free cash flow yield are included in the Index. As of April 2023, the Index had significant exposure to companies in the information technology, consumer discretionary and health care. At the time of each rebalance of the Index, the companies included in the Index are weighted in proportion to their current market capitalization, and weightings are capped at 5% of the weight of the Index for any individual company. Weight above the 5% limitation is redistributed among the other Index constituents in proportion to their weights. As of April 30, 2023, the Index had a market capitalization range of $3.78 billion to $55.48 billion. The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced quarterly as of the close of business on the 3nd Friday of March, June, September, and December based on data as of the 2nd Friday of the applicable rebalance month.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -0.07%. The Index had a total return of -0.09%. The S&P 900 Pure Growth Index had a total return of -1.63%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Industrials at 19.87%, Health Care at 14.31%, and Consumer Discretionary 9.09%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Communication Services at -30.94%, Information Technology at -19.43%, and Utilities at -6.92%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
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Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF
The Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds Index (the “Index” or the “Fund of Funds Index”).
The Fund employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index. The Index is based on a proprietary methodology developed and maintained by Index Design Group, an affiliate of Pacer Advisors, Inc., the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Fund of Funds Index uses an objective, rules-based approach to construct a portfolio that, as of each quarterly rebalance, is composed of the ETFs listed in the following table, each advised by the Adviser (collectively, the “Cash Cows ETFs”). Each of the Cash Cows ETFs is an index-based ETF that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the applicable underlying index listed in the following table (collectively, the “Cash Cows Indexes”). Each Cash Cows Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to companies with high free cash flow yields (commonly referred to as “cash cows”) selected from the applicable “Equity Universe” as indicated in the following table.
Weight |
Cash Cows ETF |
Cash Cows Index |
Equity Universe |
20% |
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF |
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 Index |
Russell 1000 Index |
20% |
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF |
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Index |
FTSE Developed Large Cap Index |
20% |
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF |
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Index |
S&P Small Cap 600® Index |
20% |
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF |
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth Index |
S&P 900® Pure Growth Index |
20% |
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF |
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 Index |
FTSE Developed ex US Index |
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 2.81%. The Index had a total return of 2.70%. The FTSE All-World Developed Index had a total return of 3.06%.
The Fund’s top contributor to its return was Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF at 8.50%. The Fund’s bottom contributor to its return was Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF at -1.46%.
The Fund’s top two contributors to its return were Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF at 9.08% and the Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF at 6.38. During the fiscal year the top three sectors for contribution to performance for the Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF were Health Care at 24.74%, Energy at 24.98%, and Consumer Discretionary at 12.41%.
The Fund’s bottom two contributors to its return were the Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF at -1.45% and the Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF at -0.43%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance of the Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF were Health Care at -26.80%, Materials at -14.12%, and Consumer Staples at -5.40%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
The Pacer Custom ETF Series
The Pacer Custom ETFs are strategy-driven, rules-based and are each designed to offer a specific investment focus. The period referenced in this section for all custom funds is for the fiscal year end of April 30, 2023.
Pacer WealthShield ETF
The Pacer WealthShield ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the total performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer WealthShield Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a trend-following strategy that directs some or all of the Index’s exposure to (i) U.S. equity securities or (ii) U.S. Treasury securities depending on the strength of the high yield corporate (“junk”) bond market relative to U.S. Treasury bonds and the momentum of certain U.S. equity sectors or industries and of long-term U.S. Treasury bonds.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -8.09%. The Index had a total return of -7.76%. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of 2.66%.
Throughout the fiscal year, the Fund went “risk on” for the months April 2022, May 2022, September 2022, November 2022, December 2022, January 2023, February 2023, and March 2023. The Fund went “risk off” for the months of June 2022, July 2022, and August 2023. The Fund finished the fiscal year in April 2023, “risk on”.
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Pacer Industrial Real Estate ETF
The Pacer Industrial Real Estate ETF (the “Fund”) is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive GPR Industrial Real Estate Index (the “Index”).
The Index is generally composed of the equity securities of developed markets companies that derive at least 85% of their earnings or revenues from real estate operations in the industrial real estate sector (“Industrial Companies”), including companies that derive at least 85% of their earnings or revenues from self-storage real estate operations (“Self-Storage Companies”). At the time of each reconstitution of the Index, Industrial Companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 million and average daily traded volume of at least 10,000 shares that are part of the GPR 250 Index are included in the Index (the “Index Constituents”). A significant portion of the Index is expected to be composed of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). The real estate companies included in the Index may utilize leverage, and some may be highly leveraged. Additionally, such companies may include significant business operations outside of the United States.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -12.56%. The Solactive GPR Industrial Real Estate Index had a total return of -11.98%. The FTSE NAREIT All Equity REITS Total Return Index had a total return of -16.10%.
The Fund’s top three contributors to its return were SEGRO plc at 18.05%, Mapletree Logistics Trust at 24.78%, and AB Sagax Class B at 32.81%. The Fund’s bottom three contributors to its return were Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. at -26.81%, Industrial Logistics Properties Trust at -87.12%, and Prologis, Inc. at -19.68%. Performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF
The Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF (the “Fund”) is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index (the “Index”).
The Index is generally composed of equity securities of developed markets companies that derive at least 85% of their earnings or revenues from real estate operations in the data and infrastructure real estate sectors (“Eligible Companies”). At the time of each reconstitution of the Index, Eligible Companies with a market capitalization of more than $500 million and average daily traded volume of at least 10,000 shares that are part of the GPR 250 Index and the GPR Pure Infrastructure Index are included in the Index (the “Index Constituents”). A significant portion of the Index is expected to be composed of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). The real estate companies included in the Index may utilize leverage, and some may be highly leveraged. Additionally, such companies may include significant business operations outside of the United States.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -19.11%. The Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index had a total return of -19.19%. The FTSE NAREIT All Equity REITS Total Return Index had a total return of -16.10%.
The Fund’s top three contributors to its return were Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane S.p.A. at 33.60%, Vantage Towers AG at 33.92%, and Keppel DC REIT at 12.98%. The Fund’s bottom three contributors to its return were Crown Castle Inc. at -30.74%, Uniti Group Inc. at -69.49%, and GDS Holdings Ltd. Sponsored ADR Class A at -70.69%. Performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation ETF
The Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation ETF (the “Fund”) is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to track the performance of a semi-annual rotation of certain sectors within the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (“EWI”). The S&P 500 EWI is an equal-weighted version of the S&P 500®, which measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. The S&P 500 EWI includes stocks covering all 11 Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS®”) sectors, six of which are eligible for inclusion in the Index.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 5.95%. The Index had a total return of 6.59%. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of 2.66%.
Between 4/30/2022 and 10/31/2022, the Fund’s returns were influenced by Health Care, which contributed -1.12%, and Consumer Staples, which contributed -0.71% to the overall return.
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From 11/1/2022 to 4/28/2023, the Fund experienced notable contributions to its return from three sectors. Consumer Discretionary led with 14.16%, followed by Information Technology with 11.16%, and Industrials with 6.70%. Conversely, the bottom three contributors to the Fund’s return were Materials at 5.36%, Industrials at 6.70%, and Information Technology at 11.16%. These performance figures represent the total return during the specified period.
These results can be attributed to the China re-opening trade, as investors anticipate increased Chinese spending on luxury goods, an area where European consumer discretionary stocks excel. Additionally, the performance may be influenced by domestic spending, as energy prices did not reach the heights previously feared during the Ukraine conflict.
Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF
The Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF (the “Fund”) is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the performance for the FTSE China A50 Net Total Return Index (the “Index.”)
The Fund employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index. The Index is comprised of A-Shares issued by the 50 largest companies in the China A-Shares market. The Index is a net total return index, which means that the performance of the Index assumes that dividends paid by the Index constituents, net of any withholding taxes, are reinvested in additional shares of such Index constituents. The Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index compiled and published by FTSE International Limited (“FTSE” or the “Index Provider”), which is not affiliated with the Fund, Pacer Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”), CSOP Asset Management Limited (the “Sub-Adviser”), or the Fund’s distributor. The Index is a real-time, tradable index comprising the largest 50 China A-Share companies by full market capitalization of the FTSE China AAll Cap Free Index. The Index is a subset of the FTSE China AAll Cap Free Index, FTSE’s most comprehensive benchmark for the Chinese A-Share market. It is denominated and quoted in Chinese Yuan (“CNY”) and comprised of stocks listed on the Shanghai Stock and Shenzhen Stock Exchange main markets, the Shenzhen SME Board and/or the Shenzhen ChiNext Board. The Index Provider determines the composition of the Index and relative weightings of the Index constituents based on the Index’s methodology and publishes information regarding the market value of the Index.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -5.68%. The FTSE China A50 Index had a total return of -4.86%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Consumer Discretionary at 15.92%, Information Technology at 14.62%, and Industrials at 6.98%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Consumer Staples at -10.06%, Financials at -8.81%, and Health Care at 17.95%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
The Pacer Factor ETF Series
The Pacer Factor ETFs invest in equities based on certain shared characteristics (factors) and seeks to outperform the market over time. Three of these funds, the Pacer Lunt funds, have the ability to rotate their factor exposures on a monthly basis based on certain signals in an effort to realize greater returns than the overall market. The period referenced in this section for all factor funds is for the fiscal year end of April 30, 2023.
Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF
The Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index.
The Index is based on a proprietary methodology developed by LifeSci Index Partners, LLC, the Fund’s Index Provider (the “Index Provider”), which is not affiliated with the Fund, its distributor, or Pacer Advisors, Inc., the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Index is generally composed of U.S.-listed stocks of companies whose products or services help protect against, endure, or recover from biological threats to human health. Companies helping to protect against such threats include those that conduct research to identify or anticipate such threats and those developing or producing the tools necessary to detect them. Companies helping to endure biological threats include those offering goods or services to help individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments adapt to requirements for social distancing or remote connectivity. Such companies may reflect a variety of industries, ranging from the provision of consumer staples that may be stockpiled in an emergency to critical healthcare supplies to basic energy resources. Companies helping to recover from a biological threat include those that support the treatment of diseases or responses to chemical or biological attacks. The Index selects companies based on a proprietary, multi-step research process. First, the Index Provider conducts fundamental research to identify the most important current and emerging biological threats to human health. Such threats may include pandemic diseases, biological warfare, food and water safety, environmental
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safety, and natural disasters. Next, the Index Provider utilizes publicly available information such as financial reports and screens, corporate websites, news reports, and interviews with key opinion leaders to identify publicly traded companies which protect against and prepare for recovering from these threats. These companies have products, technologies, and services that seek to: ● research or combat pandemic diseases such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Zika, H1N1, Ebola, avian flu, and MERS; ● combat agents of biological or chemical warfare such as anthrax, sarin gas, variola virus, and brucellosis; ● detect the presence of biological or chemical threats; ● enable social distancing and increased productivity for working and shopping at home; ● secure national borders and ports and strengthen homeland security; ● aid in stockpiling of products in times of natural disasters and disease outbreaks, such as canned foods, power sources, consumer first aid kits, anti-microbial agents, gas masks, and sterilization supplies and services; and ● test and improve food and water safety and purity. Finally, the Index Provider only includes those companies with a minimum market capitalization of $1 billion and a minimum average daily value traded for the last six moths of at least $2 million. Index components are weighted based on their market capitalization, subject to a maximum weight of 4.9% at the time of rebalance. The Index is reconstituted (i.e., components are added or removed and weights are reset based on the Index methodology) on the third Friday of each January and rebalanced (i.e., weights are reset based on the Index methodology, but no components are added or removed) semi-annually as of the close of business on the third Friday of each January and July. The weights are fixed as of closing prices on the second Friday in each January and July. As of April 29, 2023, the Index was made up of 50 companies and included significant allocations to companies in the health care and industrial sectors.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 4.13%. The Index had a total return of 4.79%. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of 2.66%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Communication Services at 73.32%, Information Technology at 25.13%, and Health Care at 1.68%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Industrials at -11.22%, Consumer Staples at -1.12%, and Materials at 0.05%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF
The Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index.
The Index is based on a proprietary methodology developed by Lunt Capital Management, Inc. (“Lunt Capital” or the “Index Provider”). The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large-capitalization U.S. companies. The Index uses Lunt Capital’s proprietary relative strength methodology to rotate between the holdings of one of two sub-indices, the S&P 500 Low Volatility Index and the S&P 500 High Beta Index (each, a “Sub-Index,” and together, the “Sub-Indices”), that seek to identify the 100 components of the S&P 500 Index that most strongly exhibit a particular trait (e.g., low volatility or high beta). Each Sub-Index is composed of the 100 securities comprising the S&P 500 Index that most strongly exhibit the characteristic screened for by the Sub-Index. The S&P 500 is a free-float weighted index that measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. The S&P500 includes approximately 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% of the U.S. market capitalization. Accordingly, each Sub-Index is composed of large-capitalization equity 4 securities. S&P Opco LLC (a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC) compiles, maintains, and calculates the S&P 500 Index and the Sub-Indices. The S&P 500 Low Volatility Index is composed of the 100 securities comprising the S&P 500 Index that have exhibited the lowest realized volatility over the prior 12 months. Each stock comprising the S&P 500 Low Volatility Index is weighted by the inverse of its volatility with the least volatile stocks receiving the highest weights. Volatility is a statistical measurement of the magnitude of price fluctuations in a stock’s price over time. The S&P 500 High Beta Index is composed of the 100 securities comprising the S&P 500 Index that have exhibited the highest sensitivity to market movements, or “beta,” over the prior 12 months. The weight of each stock in the S&P 500 High Beta Index is proportionate to its beta, rather than to its market capitalization. Beta is a measure of relative risk and is the rate of change of a security’s price. The Index utilizes Lunt Capital’s proprietary relative strength analysis in its attempt to determine which Sub-Index is likely to exhibit better price performance than the other Sub-Index. Pursuant to this methodology, the Index Provider calculates the “Risk Adjusted Score” for each Sub-Index. Each Sub-Index’s “Risk-Adjusted Score” is calculated using the Sub-Index’s standard deviation of returns over the prior 12 months. On the final trading day of each month, the Index Provider computes the relative strength of each Sub-Index by comparing each Sub-Index’s Risk-Adjusted Score. The Index Provider considers the Sub-Index with the higher Risk-Adjusted Score to have the higher relative strength. The Index is composed of the securities comprising the Sub-Index demonstrating the greater relative strength. The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced monthly, except when the Index methodology would not result in a change in the Sub-Index comprising the Index at such time.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -14.49%. The Index had a total return of -13.98%. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of 2.66%.
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During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Utilities at 10.43%, Energy at 32.41%, and Health Care at -7.02%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Information Technology at -21.63%, Financials at -41.28%, and Consumer Discretionary at -10.72%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Lunt Midcap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF
The Pacer Lunt Midcap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index.
The Index is based on a proprietary methodology developed by Lunt Capital Management, Inc. (“Lunt Capital” or the “Index Provider”). The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. The Index uses Lunt Capital’s proprietary relative strength methodology to rotate between the holdings of the highest and lowest quintile components of four factor-based indices of the S&P MidCap 400 Index (each, a “Sub-Index,” and together, the “Sub-Indices”), that seek to identify the components of the S&P MidCap 400 Index that most strongly exhibit a particular factor. The four factor groups are Momentum, Quality, Value, and Volatility. 9 The Index will include holdings for two of the following eight Sub-Indices: Momentum Quality Value Volatility Highest Quintile S&P MidCap 400 Momentum Index S&P MidCap 400 Quality Index S&P MidCap 400 Enhanced Value Index S&P MidCap 400 Volatility - Highest Quintile Index Lowest Quintile S&P MidCap 400 Momentum - Lowest Quintile Index S&P MidCap 400 Quality - Lowest Quintile Index S&P MidCap 400 Enhanced Value - Lowest Quintile Index S&P MidCap 400 Low Volatility Index Each Sub-Index is composed of the 80 securities (a quintile) comprising the S&P MidCap 400 Index that most strongly exhibit the characteristic screened for by the Sub-Index. The S&P MidCap 400 Index is a market-weighted index and measures the performance of mid-capitalization stocks in the United States. S&P Opco LLC (a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC) compiles, maintains, and calculates the S&P MidCap 400 Index and the Sub-Indices. The Index utilizes Lunt Capital’s proprietary relative strength analysis in its attempt to determine which two Sub-Indices are likely to exhibit better price performance than the other Sub-Indices. Pursuant to this methodology, the Index Provider calculates the “Risk Adjusted Score” for each Sub-Index. On the final trading day of each month, the Index Provider computes the relative strength of each Sub-Index by comparing each Sub-Index’s Risk-Adjusted Score. The Index Provider considers a higher Risk-Adjusted Score to indicate greater relative strength. The Index is composed of the securities comprising the two Sub-Indices demonstrating the greatest relative strength unless such Sub-Indices include both the highest and lowest quintile from the same factor group, in which case only the Sub-Indices with the highest and third-highest Risk-Adjusted Score would be selected. The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced monthly, except when the Index methodology would not result in a change in the Sub-Indices comprising the Index at such time.
The Fund
The Fund as of April 2023, had a NAV total return of 4.43%. The Index had a total return of 5.23%. The S&P MidCap 400 Index had a total return of 1.33%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Consumer Discretionary at 0.66%, Industrials at 20.88%, and Materials at -13.42%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Real Estate at -17.91%, Information Technology at 5.31%, and Financials at 2.15%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF
The Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index. The Index is based on a proprietary methodology developed by Lunt Capital Management, Inc. (“Lunt Capital” or the “Index Provider”). The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large-capitalization U.S. companies. The Index uses Lunt Capital’s proprietary relative strength methodology to rotate between the holdings of the highest and lowest quintile components of four factor-based indices of the S&P 500 Index (each, a “Sub-Index,” and together, the “Sub-Indices”), that seek to identify the components of the S&P 500 Index that most strongly exhibit a particular factor. The four factor groups are Momentum, Quality, Value, and Volatility. 14 The Index will include holdings for two of the following eight Sub-Indices: Momentum Quality Value Volatility Highest Quintile S&P 500 Momentum Index S&P 500 Quality Index S&P 500 Enhanced Value Index S&P 500 Volatility - Highest Quintile Index Lowest Quintile S&P 500 Momentum - Lowest Quintile Index S&P 500 Quality - Lowest Quintile Index S&P 500 Enhanced Value - Lowest Quintile Index S&P 500 Low Volatility Index Each Sub-Index is composed of the 100 securities (a quintile) comprising the S&P 500 Index that most strongly exhibit the characteristic screened for by the Sub-Index. The S&P 500 is a free-float weighted index that measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. The S&P 500 includes approximately 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% of the U.S. market capitalization. S&P Opco LLC (a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC) compiles, maintains, and calculates the S&P 500 Index and the Sub-Indices. The Index utilizes Lunt Capital’s proprietary relative strength analysis in its attempt to determine which two Sub-Indices are likely to exhibit better price performance than the other Sub-Indices. Pursuant to this methodology, the Index Provider calculates the “Risk Adjusted Score” for each Sub-Index. On the
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final trading day of each month, the Index Provider computes the relative strength of each Sub-Index by comparing each Sub-Index’s Risk-Adjusted Score. The Index Provider considers a higher Risk-Adjusted Score to indicate greater relative strength. The Index is composed of the securities comprising the two Sub-Indices demonstrating the greatest relative strength unless such Sub-Indices include both the highest and lowest quintile from the same factor group, in which case only the Sub-Indices with the highest and third-highest Risk-Adjusted Score would be selected. The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced monthly, except when the Index methodology would not result in a change in the Sub-Indices comprising the Index at such time. The Fund’s Investment Strategy Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Fund’s total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) will be invested in the component securities of the Fund’s underlying Index or in one or more ETFs that track the performance of all or a portion of such component securities in the same approximate proportion as in the Fund’s underlying Index. The Fund’s investment adviser expects that, over time, the correlation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Index, before fees and expenses, will be 95% or better. The Fund will generally use a “replication” strategy to achieve its investment objective, meaning it will invest in all of the component securities of the Index. The Fund is considered to be non-diversified, which means that it may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it were a diversified fund.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of -2.26%. The Index had a total return of -1.59%. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of 2.66%
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Information Technology at 6.05%, Energy at 6.77%, and Health Care at 7.31%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Financials at -5.68%, Consumer Staples at -7.21%, and Real Estate at -26.28%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
The Pacer Leaders ETF Series
The Pacer Leaders ETFs are strategy-driven, rules-based and are each designed to offer exposure to leaders in specific themes. The period referenced in this section for all custom funds is for the fiscal year end of April 30, 2023.
Pacer US Export Leaders ETF
The Pacer US Export Leaders ETF (the “Fund”) is an exchange traded fund that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer US Export Leaders Index (the “Index”).
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to measure the performance of an equal weight portfolio of approximately 100 large- and mid-capitalization U.S. companies with a high percentage of foreign sales and high free cash flow growth. Free cash flow is a company’s cash flow from operations minus its capital expenditures. Construction of the Index begins with an initial universe of the 200 companies across the S&P 900® Index (which is comprised of the S&P 500® Index (“S&P 500”) and S&P MidCap 400® Index (“S&P MidCap 400”)) that have the highest annual foreign sales as a percentage of total sales. The 200 companies are then narrowed to the 100 companies with the highest change in free cash flow growth over the past five years, and those 100 companies are equally weighted to create the Index. The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced to equal-weight quarterly. From time to time, the Index may include more or less than 100 companies as a result of events such as acquisitions, spin-offs and other corporate actions. The S&P 500 consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies representing approximately 80% of the U.S. equity market capitalization. The S&P MidCap 400 measures the performance of mid-capitalization stocks in the United States.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 5.06%. The Index had a total return of 5.64%. The S&P 900 Index had a total return of 2.59%.
The Fund’s top three contributors to its return were Health Care at 11.87%, Financials at 19.86%, and Industrials at 14.10%. The Fund’s bottom three contributors to its return were Materials at -9.98%, Consumer Discretionary at 1.15%, and Real Estate at 2.60%. Performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Pacific Asset Floating Rate High Income ETF
Aristotle Capital Management, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) seeks to achieve the Fund’s investment objective by selecting a focused portfolio comprised primarily of income-producing adjustable rate securities. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in senior secured floating rate loans and other adjustable rate securities. Other adjustable rate securities will typically include collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), asset-backed securities (“ABS”), and commercial mortgage backed securities (“CMBS”) (collectively, “Adjustable Rate Securities”). The Fund is expected to invest primarily in loans and Adjustable Rate Securities that are rated below investment grade (i.e., high yield securities, sometimes called “junk bonds” or non-investment grade securities)
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or, if unrated, of comparable quality as determined by the Sub-Adviser. The Fund may invest in U.S.-dollar denominated senior floating rate loans and Adjustable Rate Securities of domestic and foreign issuers. Senior floating rate loans are debt instruments that may have a right to payment that is senior to most other debts of borrowers. Borrowers may include corporations, partnerships and other entities that operate in a variety of industries and geographic regions, which may from time to time prepay their loan obligations in response, for example, to changes in interest rates. Senior loans in which the Fund may invest include secured and unsecured loans. Generally, secured floating rate loans are secured by specific assets of the borrower. An adjustable rate security includes any fixed income security that requires periodic changes in its interest rate based upon changes in a recognized index interest rate or another method of determining prevailing interest rates. The Fund invests in various types of ABS, such as auto loan and student loan ABS. The Fund is actively managed. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain other types of debt instruments or securities, including corporate bonds (including floating rate investment grade bonds) and secured or unsecured second lien floating rate loans. Second lien loans generally are second in line behind senior loans in terms of prepayment priority with respect to pledged collateral and therefore have a lower credit quality as compared to senior loans but may produce a higher yield to compensate for the additional risk. The secondary market on which high yield securities are traded may be less liquid than the market for investment-grade securities. Less liquidity in the secondary trading market could adversely affect the ability of the Fund to sell a high yield security or the price at which the Fund could sell a high yield security, and could adversely affect the daily NAV of Fund shares. When secondary markets for high yield securities are less liquid than the market for investment-grade securities, it may be more difficult to value the securities because such valuation may require more research, and elements of judgment may play a greater role in the valuation because there is less reliable, objective data available. The Fund may invest up to an aggregate amount of 15% of its net assets in illiquid investments, as such term is defined by Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). When the Sub-Adviser believes that current market, economic, political or other conditions are unsuitable and would impair the pursuit of the Fund’s investment objectives, the Fund may invest some or all of its assets in cash or cash equivalents, including but not limited to obligations of the U.S. government, money market fund shares, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and/or bankers acceptances, as well as other interest bearing or discount obligations or debt instruments that carry an investment grade rating by a national rating agency. When the Fund takes a temporary defensive position, the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives. The Fund may invest from time to time more heavily in one or more sectors of the economy than in other sectors.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 2.91%. The S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Total Return Index had a total return of 3.76%.
The Fund’s top three performers in the fund were the Las Vegas Sands Corp. 3.9% 08-aug-2029 at 10.28% total return, the Eagle Point Credit Co., Inc., at 8.46% total return, and 1011778 B.c. Unlimited Liability Company 4.0% 15-oct-2030 at 7.25% total return.
The Fund’s bottom three contributors to its return were Bausch Health Companies Inc. 8.5% 31-jan-2027 at -37.69% total return, FILLMORE PK CLO LTD 2018 at -12.84% total return, Misys Limited Term Loan 13-jun-2024 at -12.09% total return. The performance numbers reflected are based on the individual securities total return.
Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 300 ETF
The Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 300 ETF employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index. The Index is based on a proprietary methodology developed by Metaurus Advisors LLC (“Metaurus”), the Fund’s sub-adviser and the Fund’s index provider. All or a portion of the methodologies and algorithms used to calculate the Index are covered by one or more granted or pending U.S. patents owned by Metaurus.
The Index, as designed, has two components: (i) an S&P 500 Index component (the “S&P 500 Component”) and (ii) a dividend component (the “Dividend Component”) consisting of long positions in annual futures contracts that provide exposure to ordinary dividends paid on the common stocks of companies included in the S&P 500 (“S&P Dividend Futures”). The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies representing approximately 80% of the U.S. equity market capitalization. The Dividend Component is designed to give the Fund exposure to approximately 300% of the ordinary dividends the Fund would otherwise have expected to receive from its investment in the S&P 500 Component. The Dividend Component consists of annual futures contracts whose value represents the market’s expectation of the amount of ordinary dividends to be paid by S&P 500 companies during the term of the futures contract. As of April 30, 2022, the S&P 500 Component comprised approximately 88% of the Index. S&P Dividend Futures seek to allow investors in these instruments to obtain exposure to the actual dividend value that will be paid by the S&P 500 constituent companies over a period of time. The amount of such futures contracts will generally result in exposure to such dividends that is significantly greater than the amount of dividends that the Fund would normally receive from its direct investment in S&P 500 constituent companies (i.e., approximately 300% of such dividends that the Fund would normally have received). S&P Dividend Futures provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified dividend value of the S&P 500 at a specified future time and at a specified price. S&P Dividend Futures are
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standardized contracts traded on a recognized exchange. The Fund’s investment in S&P Dividend Futures will generally include the three most current annual S&P Dividend Futures contracts (e.g., in April 2022, the Fund would invest in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 contracts. The Index is typically rebalanced each December, at the end of the trading day on which the current year’s S&P Dividend Futures expire. At each rebalancing date, the current year’s annual S&P Dividend Futures will be replaced by the then closest maturing contract in three years. On each Index rebalancing date, the composition of the Index is expected to change.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 2.64%. The Index had a total return of 3.38%. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of 2.66%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Information Technology at 9.25%, Health Care at 4.03%, and Energy at 19.22%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Consumer Discretionary at -8.27%, Real Estate at -16.55%, and Financials at -1.50%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF
The Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index. The Index is based on a proprietary methodology developed by Metaurus Advisors LLC (“Metaurus”), the Fund’s sub-adviser and the Fund’s index provider. All or a portion of the methodologies and algorithms used to calculate the Index are covered by one or more granted or pending U.S. patents owned by Metaurus
The Index, as designed, has two components: (i) an S&P 500 Index component (the “S&P 500 Component”) and (ii) a dividend component (the “Dividend Component”) consisting of long positions in annual futures contracts that provide exposure to ordinary dividends paid on the common stocks of companies included in the S&P 500 (“S&P Dividend Futures”). The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies representing approximately 80% of the U.S. equity market capitalization. The Dividend Component is designed to give the Fund exposure to approximately 400% of the ordinary dividends the Fund would otherwise have expected to receive from its investment in the S&P 500 Component. The Dividend Component consists of annual futures contracts whose value represents the market’s expectation of the amount of ordinary dividends to be paid by S&P 500 companies during the term of the futures contract. As of April 30, 2023, the S&P 500 Component comprised approximately 78% of the Index. S&P Dividend Futures seek to allow investors in these instruments to obtain exposure to the actual dividend value that will be paid by the S&P 500 constituent companies over a period of time. The amount of such futures contracts will generally result in exposure to such dividends that is significantly greater than the amount of dividends that the Fund would normally receive from its direct investment in S&P 500 constituent companies (i.e., approximately 400% of such dividends that the Fund would normally have received). S&P Dividend Futures provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified dividend value of the S&P 500 at a specified future time and at a specified price. S&P Dividend Futures are standardized contracts traded on a recognized exchange. The Fund’s investment in S&P Dividend Futures will generally include the three most current annual S&P Dividend Futures contracts (e.g., in April 2022, the Fund would invest in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 contracts. The Index is typically rebalanced each December, at the end of the trading day on which the current year’s S&P Dividend Futures expire. At each rebalancing date, the current year’s annual S&P Dividend Futures will be replaced by the then closest maturing contract in three years. On each Index rebalancing date, the composition of the Index is expected to change.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return of 3.25%. The Index had a total return of 3.70%. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of 2.66%.
During the fiscal year, the top three sectors for contribution to performance were Information Technology at 9.26%, Health Care at 4.17%, and Energy at 19.31%. The three sectors with the lowest contribution to performance were Consumer Discretionary at -8.01%, Real Estate at -16.19%, and Materials at -3.05%. Sector performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF
The Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF (the “Fund”) employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Data Transmission and Communication Revolution Index (the “Index”).
The Index is based on a proprietary methodology developed and maintained by Index Design Group, an affiliate of Pacer Advisors, Inc., the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Index is a rules-based index that consists of globally-listed stocks and depositary receipts of companies that, at the time of being added to the Index, derive at least 50% of their revenues from one of the following activities related to the use, manipulation, transmission, or storage of data (i.e., information that is stored in a digital or electronic format) and the ancillary
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services that enable these processes (i.e., services that enable companies to use, manipulate, transmit, or store data): electrical equipment and component manufacturing; automatic environmental control or heating and cooling equipment; computer storage device manufacturing; computer systems design services; computer equipment or telephone 3 equipment manufacturing; custom computer programming or record reproducing services; data processing and hosting services; software publishing; semiconductor manufacturing; wireless communications equipment manufacturing; communication and energy wire or wiring device manufacturing or producers of raw materials; cybersecurity systems and data protection services; power and distribution transformer manufacturing; satellite and digital telecommunications; electrical equipment component manufacturing; industrial value manufacturing; commercial machinery manufacturing; instruments used for measuring, displaying, and controlling industrial process variables (e.g., instruments used for testing electricity and glass thermometers for non-medical uses); computer facilities management services; or electrical equipment or wiring supplies wholesalers (collectively, “Data and Digital Revolution”), as determined by the Index Provider.
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return since inception on June 8, 2022 of 0.84%. The S&P 1200 Index had a total return of 4.09% since June 8, 2022.
The Fund’s top three contributors to its return were NVIDIA Corporation at 49.75%, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. at 4.50%, and Broadcom Inc. at 16.69%. The Fund’s bottom three contributors to its return were SentinelOne, Inc. Class A at -51.70%, Teradata Corporation at -6.38%, and Radware Ltd. at -30.30%. Performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF
The Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF (the “Fund”) employs a “passive management” (or indexing) investment approach designed to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Global Supply Chain Infrastructure Index (the “Index”).
The Index is based on a proprietary methodology developed and maintained by Index Design Group, an affiliate of Pacer Advisors, Inc., the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Index consists of globally-listed stocks and depositary receipts of industrials and logistics companies, as described below. Companies eligible to be added to the Index are those that derive at least 50% of their revenue from the following activities: (i) transportation, including air, ocean, and rail freight, long and short haul trucking, and other courier services that contribute to the movement of products within global supply chains; (ii) software, including transportation management services, logistics software, and other software services that enable companies to draw insights and maximize supply chain efficiency; (iii) hardware, including robotics, forklifts, and other equipment that is instrumental in the logistics process such as conveyor belt technology in warehouses; or (iv) consulting companies responsible for increasing the efficiency of companies with operations in supply chain and logistics management (collectively, 9“Industrials and Logistics”), as determined by the Index Provider. “Industrials” companies are those companies that are engaged in the research, development, manufacture, distribution, supply, or sale of industrial products, services, or equipment (e.g., capital goods, construction services, machinery, and transportation). “Logistics” companies are those companies involved in the supply chain movements required to move raw materials, intermediate goods, and finished products around the world (e.g., the provision of logistics support, logistics software, rail and air freight, trucking, and marine shipping).
The Fund
The Fund had a NAV total return since inception on June 8, 2022 of 2.90%. The S&P 1200 Index had a total return of 4.09% since June 8, 2022.
The Fund’s top three contributors to its return were ServiceNow, Inc. at -3.91%, SAP SE at 35.37%, and FedEx Corporation at 17.22%. The Fund’s bottom three contributors to its return were Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. at -35.90%, RXO, Inc. at -5.09%, and Sumitomo Warehouse Co., Ltd. at 2.99%. Performance numbers reflect their total return during the period.
Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus. A copy may be obtained by visiting www.paceretfs.com or calling 1-877-337-0500. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. You cannot invest directly in an index.
An investment in the Funds is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal. Pacer ETF shares may be bought and sold on an exchange through a brokerage account. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce investment returns. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for ETF shares will be developed or maintained. The risks associated with these funds are detailed in the prospectus and could include factors such as alternator strategy risk, cash redemption risk, high yield risk, management risk,
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calculation methodology risk, concentration risk, currency exchange rate risk, emerging markets risk, equity market risk, ETF risks, European investments risk, fixed income risk, foreign sales risk, foreign securities risk, geographic concentration risk, government obligations risk, high portfolio turnover risk, index criteria risk, international operations risk, large and mid-capitalization investing risk, monthly exposure risk, new fund risk, non-diversification risk, other investment companies risk, passive investment risk, real estate companies risk, REIT investment risk, models and data risk, sector risk, sector rotation risk, smaller-capitalization companies risk, style risk, tax risk, tracking risk, trend lag risk, energy infrastructure industry risk, MLP risk, risk of investing in China, risk of investments in A-Shares, A-Shares tax risk, risk of investing through Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, risk of investing in Issuers listed on the ChiNext Board, authorized participant concentration risk, concentration risk, costs of buying or selling fund shares, emerging markets risk, equity securities risk, financial sector risk, index tracking error risk, international closed market trading risk, large-capitalization securities risk, market risk, non-U.S. currency risk, non-U.S. securities risk, passive investment risk, risk of cash transactions, secondary market trading risk, shares of the fund may trade at prices other than NAV, cybersecurity risk and/or special risks of exchange traded funds.
The Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap Index, Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap Index, Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Index, Pacer US Export Leaders Index, Pacer WealthShield Index, Pacer Trendpilot® International Index, Pacer US Cash Cows Growth Index, Pacer Trendpilot® US Bond Index, and Pacer Trendpilot® Fund of Funds Index (the “Indices”) are the property of Index Design Group, LLC which has contracted with S&P Opco, LLC (a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC) to calculate and maintain the Indices. The Indices are not sponsored by S&P Dow Jones Indices or its affiliates or its third party licensors (collectively, “S&P Dow Jones Indices”). S&P Dow Jones Indices will not be liable for any errors or omissions in calculating the Indices. “Calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices” and the related stylized mark(s) are service marks of S&P Dow Jones Indices and have been licensed for use by Index Design Group, LLC. S&P® is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“SPFS”), and Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”).
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The Russell 1000 Index (the “Index”) is a trademark of Frank Russell Company (“Russell”) and has been licensed for use by Index Design Group, LLC (“IDG”). The Pacer US Cash Cows 100 Index is not in any way sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Russell or the London Stock Exchange Group companies (“LSEG”) (together the “Licensor Parties”) and none of the Licensor Parties make any claim, prediction, warranty or representation whatsoever, expressly or impliedly, either as to (i) the results to be obtained from the use of the Index (upon which the Pacer US Cash Cows 100 Index is based), (ii) the figure at which the Index is said to stand at any particular time on any particular day or otherwise, or (iii) the suitability of the Index for the purpose to which it is being put in connection with the Pacer US Cash Cows 100 Index. None of the Licensor Parties have provided or will provide any financial or investment advice or recommendation in relation to the Index to IDG or to its clients. The Index is calculated by Russell or its agent. None of the Licensor Parties shall be (a) liable (whether in negligence or otherwise) to any person for any error in the Index or (b) under any obligation to advise any person of any error therein.
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Solactive AG (“Solactive”) is the licensor of the Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index (the “Index”). The financial instruments that are based on the Index are not sponsored, endorsed, promoted or sold by Solactive in any way and Solactive makes no express or implied representation, guarantee or assurance with regard to: (a) the advisability in investing in the financial instruments; (b) the quality, accuracy and/or completeness of the Index; and/or (c) the results obtained or to be obtained by any person or entity from the use of the Index. Solactive reserves the right to change the methods of calculation or publication with respect to the Index. Solactive shall not be liable for any damages suffered or incurred as a result of the use (or inability to use) of the Index.
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Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF is not sponsored, promoted, sold or supported in any other manner by Solactive AG nor does Solactive AG offer any express or implicit guarantee or assurance either with regard to the results of using the Index and/or Index trade mark or the Index Price at any time or in any other respect. The Index is calculated and published by Solactive AG. Solactive AG uses its best efforts to ensure that the Indexes are calculated correctly. Irrespective of its obligations towards the Issuer, Solactive AG has no obligation to point out errors in the Indexes to third parties including but not limited to investors and/or financial intermediaries of the financial instrument. Neither publication of the Index by Solactive AG nor the licensing of the Indexes or Indexes trade mark for the purpose of use in connection with the financial instrument constitutes a recommendation by Solactive AG to invest capital in said financial instrument nor does it in any way represent an assurance or opinion of Solactive AG with regard to any investment in this financial instrument.
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The LifeSci BioThreat Strategy Index is a trademark of LifeSci Index Partners, LLC (“LSIP”) and has been licensed for use by Pacer Advisors, Inc. The Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (CBOE: VIRS) is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by LifeSci Index Partners, LLC and LSIP makes no representation or warranty regarding the advisability of investing in the Pacer BioThreat ETF.
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Pacer Funds
Pacer Advisors, Inc. is the fund advisor. Aristotle Capital Management, LLC serves as investment sub-advisor to the Pacer Pacific Asset Floating Rate High Income Fund. The Fund is the successor to the Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF, a series of Pacific Global ETF Trust, and its investment performance as a result of the reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund at the close of business on October 22, 2021. In addition, the Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF was the successor to the investment performance of AdvisorShares Pacific Asset Enhanced Floating Rate ETF, a series of AdvisorShares Trust, as a result of the reorganization of the series of AdvisorShares Trust into a series of Pacific Global ETF that occurred on December 27, 2019 (together, the “Predecessor Fund”).
From the Predecessor Fund’s inception to October 22, 2021, the Predecessor Fund invested at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in senior secured floating rate loans. After the reorganization, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in senior secured floating rate loans and other adjustable rate securities. Other than each Fund’s respective 80% policy and the associated risks with investing in adjustable rate securities, the Funds had similar investment objectives, strategies, and policies.
The Value Indices listed below are being included to provide a performance comparison of a value index, which the Adviser believes is a more suitable comparison for the Cash Cows Series based on the investment strategy of the Fund.
Russell
1000 Value Index
S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index
MSCI EAFE Value
Index
MSCI World Value Index
MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index
Investment products offered are: Not FDIC Insured ● No Bank Guarantee ● May Lose Value
Trendpilot®, Cash Cows Index® and Strategy Driven ETFs™ are trademarks of Index Design Group, LLC.
Distributor: Pacer Financial, Inc, member FINRA, SIPC, an affiliate of Pacer Advisors, Inc.
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Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
1.7% |
Banks |
3.2% |
Capital Goods |
5.6% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
1.3% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
5.1% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
0.9% |
Consumer Services |
2.2% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
2.0% |
Energy |
4.7% |
Equity Real Estate Investment |
2.5% |
Financial Services |
7.6% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
3.7% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
6.1% |
Household & Personal Products |
1.7% |
Insurance |
2.2% |
Materials |
2.6% |
Media & Entertainment |
7.2% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
8.3% |
Real Estate Management & Development |
0.1% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
6.0% |
Software & Services |
10.7% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
8.9% |
Telecommunication Services |
1.1% |
Transportation |
1.6% |
Utilities |
2.9% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
5.4% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-5.4% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap Index. |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
2.2% |
Banks |
6.0% |
Capital Goods |
15.1% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
4.1% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
3.7% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
5.0% |
Consumer Services |
4.6% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
2.0% |
Energy |
3.8% |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts |
7.3% |
Financial Services |
4.7% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
1.9% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
6.2% |
Household & Personal Products |
0.5% |
Insurance |
4.1% |
23
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap ETF (Continued) |
|
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Materials |
6.5% |
Media & Entertainment |
1.5% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
3.7% |
Real Estate Management & Development |
0.3% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
2.5% |
Software & Services |
3.0% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
4.2% |
Telecommunication Services |
0.6% |
Transportation |
2.6% |
Utilities |
3.8% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
12.4% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-12.4% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap Index. |
Pacer Trendpilot® 100 ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
3.3% |
Capital Goods |
1.6% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
2.1% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
8.1% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
0.4% |
Consumer Services |
2.5% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
2.2% |
Energy |
0.4% |
Financial Services |
1.2% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
3.9% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
1.7% |
Media & Entertainment |
15.6% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology |
4.6% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
16.0% |
Software & Services |
19.0% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
14.1% |
Telecommunication Services |
1.3% |
Transportation |
0.7% |
Utilities |
1.2% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
4.8% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-4.8% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Nasdaq-100 Trendpilot® Index. |
24
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer Trendpilot® European Index ETF
Country(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
4.6% |
Banks |
9.0% |
Capital Goods |
13.4% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
1.1% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
2.0% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
7.4% |
Consumer Services |
1.1% |
Consumer Staples Distribution |
1.2% |
Energy |
4.6% |
Equity Real Estate Investment |
0.5% |
Financial Services |
3.3% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
4.1% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
2.5% |
Household & Personal Products |
2.8% |
Insurance |
6.0% |
Materials |
5.5% |
Media & Entertainment |
1.2% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
5.3% |
Real Estate Management & Development |
0.5% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
6.6% |
Software & Services |
4.0% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
0.4% |
Telecommunication Services |
3.6% |
Transportation |
1.6% |
Utilities |
6.3% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.3% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
14.7% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-13.6% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund generally classifies a company based on its country of incorporation, but may designate a different country in certain circumstances. |
Pacer Trendpilot® International ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
3.5% |
Banks |
11.5% |
Capital Goods |
8.8% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
1.7% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
1.8% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
4.2% |
Consumer Services |
1.5% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
1.4% |
Energy |
6.2% |
Equity Real Estate Investment |
0.4% |
Financial Services |
3.0% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
5.9% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
1.7% |
Household & Personal Products |
2.9% |
Insurance |
4.9% |
25
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer Trendpilot® International ETF (Continued) |
|
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Materials |
7.0% |
Media & Entertainment |
1.0% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
10.7% |
Real Estate Management & Devel |
0.8% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
2.8% |
Software & Services |
3.0% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
1.7% |
Telecommunication Services |
2.7% |
Transportation |
2.7% |
Utilities |
3.0% |
Exchange Traded Funds |
4.3% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.2% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
18.2% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-17.5% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Trendpilot® International Index. |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Bond ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Corporate Bonds |
0%* |
U.S. Government Notes/Bonds |
99.3% |
Short-Term Investments |
0%* |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities |
0.7% |
Total |
100.0% |
* |
Less than 0.05%. |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Trendpilot® US Bond Index. |
Pacer Trendpilot® Fund of Funds ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Affiliated Exchange Traded Funds |
99.8% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities |
0.1% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Trendpilot® Fund of Funds Index. |
26
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
0.3% |
Capital Goods |
3.5% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
0.8% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
2.3% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
3.7% |
Consumer Services |
4.2% |
Energy |
36.1% |
Equity Real Estate Investment |
1.0% |
Financial Services |
0.5% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
2.1% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
7.8% |
Household & Personal Products |
0.1% |
Materials |
13.1% |
Media & Entertainment |
2.5% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
10.9% |
Real Estate Management & Development |
2.1% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
0.6% |
Software & Services |
3.1% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
3.0% |
Transportation |
2.4% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.2% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
8.1% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-8.4% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer US Cash Cows 100 Index. |
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
5.9% |
Capital Goods |
10.9% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
3.1% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
8.5% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
14.0% |
Consumer Services |
1.9% |
Energy |
17.2% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
1.4% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
4.9% |
Household & Personal Products |
1.1% |
Materials |
7.7% |
Media & Entertainment |
2.7% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
4.3% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
4.3% |
Software & Services |
3.6% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
2.9% |
Transportation |
5.5% |
27
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF (Continued) |
|
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
30.2% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-30.2% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 Index. |
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
10.1% |
Capital Goods |
6.7% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
0.3% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
0.7% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
0.1% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
0.9% |
Energy |
12.0% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
9.4% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
0.3% |
Household & Personal Products |
2.1% |
Materials |
16.8% |
Media & Entertainment |
0.9% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
8.7% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
0.9% |
Software & Services |
1.6% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
0.7% |
Telecommunication Services |
14.6% |
Transportation |
8.8% |
Utilities |
3.4% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.2% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
8.5% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-7.7% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend 100 Index. |
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
9.2% |
Capital Goods |
8.6% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
0.5% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
3.8% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
2.1% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
2.5% |
Energy |
20.8% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
4.5% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
0.4% |
Materials |
15.3% |
Media & Entertainment |
2.0% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
3.8% |
28
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF (Continued) |
|
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
1.5% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
1.7% |
Telecommunication Services |
6.5% |
Transportation |
14.9% |
Utilities |
1.1% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.3% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
6.1% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-5.6% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 Index. |
Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
1.6% |
Capital Goods |
7.0% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
0.5% |
Consumer Services |
0.8% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
0.9% |
Energy |
21.1% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
5.3% |
Household & Personal Products |
0.4% |
Materials |
19.4% |
Media & Entertainment |
2.7% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
1.0% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
6.9% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
5.5% |
Telecommunication Services |
9.3% |
Transportation |
12.1% |
Utilities |
4.0% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.3% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
6.4% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-5.3% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund generally classifies a company based on its country of incorporation, but may designate a different country in certain circumstances. |
Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Commercial & Professional Services |
1.2% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
1.2% |
Consumer Services |
8.6% |
Energy |
8.2% |
Financial Services |
4.5% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
2.6% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
5.1% |
Household & Personal Products |
0.2% |
Materials |
2.0% |
Media & Entertainment |
2.7% |
29
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (Continued) |
|
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
16.3% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
14.1% |
Software & Services |
28.0% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
3.9% |
Transportation |
1.3% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.2% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-0.1% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund generally classifies a company in a different category than the Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders Index. |
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Capital Goods |
2.3% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
0.6% |
Consumer Services |
0.5% |
Energy |
46.8% |
Financial Services |
0.8% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
2.1% |
Materials |
13.1% |
Media & Entertainment |
0.7% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
30.1% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
0.5% |
Transportation |
2.4% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
13.3% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-13.3% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer US Cash Cows Growth Index. |
Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Affiliated Exchange Traded Funds |
99.9% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
0%* |
Total |
100.0% |
* |
Less than 0.05%. |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds Index. |
30
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer WealthShield ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
0%* |
U.S. Government Notes/Bonds |
98.3% |
Short-Term Investments |
2.4% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-0.7% |
Total |
100.0% |
* |
Less than 0.05%. |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer WealthShield Index. |
Pacer Industrial Real Estate ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts |
96.3% |
Real Estate Management & Development |
3.3% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
19.9% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-19.6% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Industrial Real Estate Index. |
Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts |
66.7% |
Media & Entertainment |
7.3% |
Telecommunication Services |
26.0% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.4% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
6.9% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-7.3% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index. |
Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
10.5% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
30.8% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
28.6% |
Household & Personal Products |
8.3% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
21.3% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
15.7% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-15.3% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation Index. |
31
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
4.4% |
Banks |
19.3% |
Capital Goods |
8.2% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
2.0% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
1.0% |
Energy |
5.3% |
Financial Services |
3.3% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
29.0% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
3.8% |
Insurance |
5.4% |
Materials |
3.6% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
3.1% |
Real Estate Management & Development |
0.9% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
2.8% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
2.5% |
Transportation |
1.8% |
Utilities |
3.2% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.3% |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities |
0.1% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the FTSE China A50 Net Total Return Index. |
Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Capital Goods |
2.7% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
0.6% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
14.7% |
Consumer Staples Distribution |
7.3% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
1.4% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
9.9% |
Household & Personal Products |
4.8% |
Materials |
1.8% |
Media & Entertainment |
5.0% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
41.4% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
7.9% |
Software & Services |
1.7% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
0.7% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
22.9% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-22.9% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the BioShares BioThreat Index. |
32
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
3.9% |
Banks |
0%* |
Capital Goods |
2.0% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
5.0% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
7.0% |
Consumer Services |
8.0% |
Financial Services |
9.7% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
4.4% |
Household & Personal Products |
0.9% |
Insurance |
0.7% |
Materials |
1.6% |
Media & Entertainment |
6.4% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
2.6% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
21.9% |
Software & Services |
15.7% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
6.7% |
Transportation |
3.5% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
9.2% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-9.3% |
Total |
100.0% |
* |
Less than 0.05%. |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Lunt Capital U.S. Large Cap Equity Rotation Index. |
Pacer Lunt Midcap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
1.0% |
Banks |
0.4% |
Capital Goods |
17.1% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
3.6% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
4.8% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
4.6% |
Consumer Services |
6.1% |
Energy |
4.7% |
Equity Real Estate Investment |
2.2% |
Financial Services |
3.5% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
1.6% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
11.9% |
Household & Personal Products |
0.5% |
Insurance |
4.0% |
Materials |
5.1% |
Media & Entertainment |
1.7% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
6.9% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
5.2% |
Software & Services |
7.5% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
4.5% |
Telecommunication Services |
1.0% |
Transportation |
2.1% |
33
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer Lunt Midcap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (Continued) |
|
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
11.0% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-11.1% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Lunt Capital U.S. MidCap Multi-Factor Rotation Index. |
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
2.2% |
Capital Goods |
4.3% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
3.1% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
4.4% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
1.0% |
Consumer Services |
5.0% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
1.2% |
Energy |
6.3% |
Equity Real Estate Investment |
2.0% |
Financial Services |
10.1% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
6.2% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
3.3% |
Household & Personal Products |
2.6% |
Insurance |
0.8% |
Materials |
2.2% |
Media & Entertainment |
2.8% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
9.5% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
10.7% |
Software & Services |
12.7% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
7.4% |
Transportation |
1.1% |
Utilities |
1.0% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
7.7% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-7.7% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Lunt Capital U.S. Large Cap Multi-Factor Rotation Index. |
34
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer US Export Leaders ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
1.9% |
Capital Goods |
10.7% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
1.9% |
Consumer Services |
3.3% |
Energy |
6.0% |
Equity Real Estate Investment |
1.1% |
Financial Services |
4.1% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
4.2% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
2.3% |
Household & Personal Products |
1.1% |
Materials |
10.6% |
Media & Entertainment |
3.4% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
11.1% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
18.0% |
Software & Services |
10.6% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
8.6% |
Transportation |
1.0% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending |
14.3% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
-14.3% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer US Export Leaders Index. |
Pacer Pacific Asset Floating Rate High Income ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Advertising |
1.2% |
Aerospace/Defense |
1.9% |
Airlines |
1.9% |
Auto Manufacturers |
0.5% |
Building Materials |
1.9% |
Chemicals |
0.4% |
Coal |
0%* |
Commercial Services |
1.9% |
Computers |
1.9% |
Cosmetics/Personal Care |
1.0% |
Diversified Financial Services |
2.6% |
Electronics |
0.5% |
Entertainment |
1.7% |
Environmental Control |
2.6% |
Food |
0.5% |
Healthcare-Products |
1.4% |
Healthcare-Services |
1.2% |
Insurance |
1.6% |
Leisure Time |
3.2% |
Lodging |
0.9% |
Machinery-Diversified |
4.9% |
Media |
2.4% |
Oil & Gas |
1.0% |
35
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer Pacific Asset Floating Rate High Income ETF (Continued) |
|
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Packaging & Containers |
2.9% |
Pharmaceuticals |
0.6% |
Pipelines |
1.8% |
Real Estate |
0.5% |
Retail |
6.2% |
Semiconductors |
0.5% |
Software |
5.5% |
Telecommunications |
1.0% |
Transportation |
1.0% |
Asset Backed Securities |
36.3% |
Exchange Traded Funds |
1.2% |
Closed End Funds |
0%* |
Short-Term Investments |
5.0% |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities |
0.4% |
Total |
100.0% |
* |
Less than 0.05%. |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the S&P LSTA U.S. Leverage Loan 100 Index. |
Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 300 ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
1.5% |
Banks |
2.9% |
Capital Goods |
4.9% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
1.2% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
4.5% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
0.7% |
Consumer Services |
2.1% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
1.7% |
Energy |
4.3% |
Equity Real Estate Investment |
2.3% |
Financial Services |
7.0% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
3.3% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
5.6% |
Household & Personal Products |
1.5% |
Insurance |
2.0% |
Materials |
2.4% |
Media & Entertainment |
6.5% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
7.6% |
Real Estate Management & Development |
0.1% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
5.4% |
Software & Services |
9.9% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
8.0% |
Telecommunication Services |
1.0% |
Transportation |
1.4% |
Utilities |
2.6% |
36
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 300 ETF (Continued) |
|
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Short-Term Investments |
4.5% |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities |
5.1% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier Total Return - Series 300. |
Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Automobiles & Components |
1.4% |
Banks |
2.7% |
Capital Goods |
4.8% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
1.1% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
4.4% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel |
0.8% |
Consumer Services |
1.8% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
1.7% |
Energy |
4.0% |
Equity Real Estate Investment |
2.1% |
Financial Services |
6.6% |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
3.2% |
Health Care Equipment & Services |
5.2% |
Household & Personal Products |
1.4% |
Insurance |
1.9% |
Materials |
2.2% |
Media & Entertainment |
6.1% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
7.0% |
Real Estate Management & Development |
0.1% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
5.2% |
Software & Services |
9.2% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
7.6% |
Telecommunication Services |
0.9% |
Transportation |
1.4% |
Utilities |
2.5% |
Short-Term Investments |
1.5% |
Government Notes/Bonds |
11.1% |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities |
2.1% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier Total Return - Series 400. |
37
Pacer Funds
PORTFOLIO
ALLOCATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
As of April 30, 2023
Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Capital Goods |
7.6% |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
34.3% |
Software & Services |
32.4% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
25.5% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.2% |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets |
0%* |
Total |
100.0% |
* |
Less than 0.05%. |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Data Transmission and Communication Revolution Index. |
Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF
Industry(a) |
Percentage
of |
Capital Goods |
5.9% |
Commercial & Professional Services |
0.5% |
Energy |
0.1% |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
0.1% |
Software & Services |
18.7% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment |
1.3% |
Transportation |
71.2% |
Exchange Traded Funds |
1.9% |
Short-Term Investments |
0.1% |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities |
0.2% |
Total |
100.0% |
(a) |
The Fund may classify a company in a different category than the Pacer Global Supply Chain Infrastructure Index. |
38
Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on June 11, 2015, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the S&P 500 Total Return Index, (ii) 50% to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the S&P 500 Total Return Index and its 200-business day historical simple moving average.
The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Five Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap ETF - NAV |
4.20% |
13.85% |
7.44% |
6.70% |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap ETF - Market |
4.25% |
13.84% |
7.39% |
6.69% |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap Index(3) |
4.72% |
14.53% |
8.07% |
7.33% |
S&P 500® Index(3) |
2.66% |
14.52% |
11.45% |
11.08% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is June 11, 2015. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
39
Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on June 11, 2015, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the S&P MidCap 400 Index, (ii) 50% to the S&P MidCap 400 Index and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the S&P MidCap 400 Total Return Index and its 200-business day historical simple moving average.
The S&P Midcap 400 Index measures the performance of mid-capitalization stocks in the United States.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Five Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap ETF - NAV |
-5.81% |
4.91% |
1.74% |
3.96% |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap ETF - Market |
-5.79% |
4.90% |
1.72% |
3.95% |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap Index(3) |
-5.34% |
5.59% |
2.32% |
4.59% |
S&P MidCap 400 Index(3) |
1.33% |
16.52% |
7.56% |
8.01% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is June 11, 2015. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
40
Pacer Trendpilot® 100 ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on June 11, 2015, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
Pacer NASDAQ-100 Trendpilot® Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the NASDAQ-100 Index, (ii) 50% to the NASDAQ-100 Index and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index and its 200-business day historical simple moving average.
The NASDAQ-100 Index includes approximately 100 of the largest non-financial securities listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Index comprises securities of companies across major industry groups, including computer, biotechnology, healthcare, telecommunications and transportation. However, it does not contain securities of financial companies, including investment companies. The NASDAQ-100 Index was developed by NASDAQ OMX. There is no minimum market capitalization requirement for inclusion in the NASDAQ-100 Index. Inclusion is determined based on the top 100 largest issuers based on market capitalization meeting all other eligibility requirements.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Five Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Trendpilot® 100 ETF - NAV |
6.47% |
13.65% |
12.50% |
10.92% |
Pacer Trendpilot® 100 ETF - Market |
6.27% |
13.54% |
12.43% |
10.89% |
Pacer NASDAQ-100 Trendpilot® Index(3) |
7.09% |
14.39% |
13.10% |
11.58% |
NASDAQ-100 Index(3) |
3.99% |
14.66% |
15.98% |
15.86% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, as supplemented October 18, 2022, is 0.65%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is June 11, 2015. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
41
Pacer Trendpilot® European Index ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on December 14, 2015, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer Trendpilot® European Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the FTSE Eurozone Index, (ii) 50% to the FTSE Eurozone Index and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the FTSE Eurozone Total Return Index and its 200-business day historical simple moving average.
The FTSE Eurozone Index is a rules-based, float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index comprised of large- and mid-capitalization stocks providing coverage of the developed markets in the euro zone, including primarily France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Italy. The FTSE Eurozone Index is a subset of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series, which covers 99% of the investable market capitalization globally.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Five Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Trendpilot® European Index ETF - NAV |
19.43% |
4.57% |
-0.71% |
1.94% |
Pacer Trendpilot® European Index ETF - Market |
20.41% |
4.88% |
-0.59% |
2.04% |
Pacer Trendpilot® European Index(3) |
21.03% |
6.18% |
0.76% |
3.39% |
FTSE Eurozone Index(3) |
17.03% |
15.82% |
4.07% |
7.55% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.65%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is December 14, 2015. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
42
Pacer Trendpilot® International ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on May 2, 2019, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer Trendpilot International Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index, (ii) 50% to the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeCap Index and its 200-business day historical simple moving average (the “200-day moving average”).
The S&P Developed Ex-US LargeCap Index is a rules-based, float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index comprised of large-capitalization stocks providing coverage of the developed markets excluding the United States.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Trendpilot International ETF - NAV |
10.75% |
6.00% |
3.12% |
Pacer Trendpilot International ETF - Market |
11.38% |
6.08% |
3.19% |
Pacer Trendpilot International Index |
11.61% |
6.84% |
3.99% |
S&P Developed Ex-US Large Cap Index(3) |
6.87% |
12.40% |
6.52% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.68%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is May 2, 2019. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
43
Pacer Trendpilot® US Bond ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on October 22, 2019, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer Trendpilot US Bond Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure to one of the following positions: (i) 100% to the iBoxx® USD Liquid High Yield Index, (ii) 50% to the iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index and 50% to the iBoxx® USD Treasuries 7-10 Year Index or (iii) 100% to iBoxx USD Treasuries 7-10 Year Index
The iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index is designed to track the performance of liquid U.S. dollar-denominated high yield bonds, selected to provide a balanced representation of the U.S. dollar high yield corporate bond universe. The iBoxx USD Treasuries 7-10 Year Index is designed to measure the performance of U.S. Treasury bonds maturing in 7 to 10 years.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Trendpilot US Bond ETF - NAV |
-7.30% |
-3.88% |
-2.17% |
Pacer Trendpilot US Bond ETF - Market |
-6.56% |
-4.08% |
-2.17% |
Pacer Trendpilot US Bond Index(3) |
-6.40% |
-1.71% |
-0.27% |
iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index(3) |
1.50% |
3.81% |
1.19% |
S&P U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond IndexTM(3) |
1.07% |
4.52% |
1.77% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, as supplemented January 12, 2023, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is October 22, 2019. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
44
Pacer Trendpilot® Fund of Funds ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on May 3, 2019, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer Trendpilot Fund of Funds Index uses an objective, rules-based approach to construct a portfolio that, as of each quarterly rebalance, is composed of the ETFs listed in the following table, each advised by the Adviser (collectively, the “Trendpilot ETFs”). Each of the Trendpilot ETFs is an index-based ETF that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the underlying index listed in the following table (collectively, the “Trendpilot Indexes”). Each Trendpilot Index other than the Pacer Trendpilot US Bond Index (collectively, the “Trendpilot Equity Indexes”) uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure (i) 100% to the “Underlying Component” specified in the table below, (ii) 50% to the applicable Underlying Component and 50% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, or (iii) 100% to 3-Month US Treasury bills, depending on the relative performance of the Underlying Component and its 200 business day historical simple moving average (the “200-day moving average”). The calculation of the 200-day moving average for each Underlying Component is based on the total return version of such Underlying Component and reflects the reinvestment of dividends paid by the securities in such Underlying Component. The Pacer Trendpilot US Bond Index (the “Trendpilot Bond Index”) uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a systematic trend-following strategy that directs exposure to one of the following positions: (i) 100% to the iBoxx® USD Liquid High Yield Index, (ii) 50% to the iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index and 50% to the iBoxx USD Treasuries 7-10 Year Index or (iii) 100% to iBoxx® USD Treasuries 7-10 Year Index, depending on the value of the iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index divided by the value of the iBoxx USD Treasuries 7-10 Year Index (the “Risk Ratio”).
Weight |
Trendpilot ETF |
Trendpilot Index |
Equity Component |
20% |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap ETF |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Large Cap Index |
S&P 500® Index |
20% |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap ETF |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Mid Cap Index |
S&P MidCap 400® Index |
20% |
Pacer Trendpilot® 100 ETF |
Pacer NASDAQ-100 Trendpilot® Index |
NASDAQ-100® Index |
20% |
Pacer Trendpilot® International ETF |
Pacer Trendpilot® International Index |
S&P Developed Ex-US Large Cap Index |
20% |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Bond ETF |
Pacer Trendpilot® US Bond Index |
iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index |
The S&P 1200 Index captures approximately 70% of global market capitalization.
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Pacer Trendpilot® Fund of Funds ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Trendpilot Fund of Funds ETF - NAV |
1.71% |
6.46% |
3.37% |
Pacer Trendpilot Fund of Funds ETF - Market |
1.79% |
6.46% |
3.37% |
Pacer Trendpilot Fund of Funds Index(3) |
2.17% |
7.62% |
4.48% |
S&P 1200 Index(3) |
3.82% |
13.52% |
8.98% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, as supplemented January 12, 2023, is 0.77%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is May 3, 2019. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
46
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on December 16, 2016, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer US Cash Cows 100 Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large and mid-capitalization U.S. companies with high free cash flow yields. Companies with high free cash flow yields are commonly referred to as “cash cows.” The initial index universe is derived from the component companies of the Russell 1000® Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings (if available) over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies with no forward year estimates available for free cash flows or earnings will remain in the Index universe. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts, are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve month period. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest free cash flow yield are included in the Index.
The Russell 1000 Index is a market-capitalization weighted index representing the top 1,000 large-cap stocks in the Russell 3000 Index.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Five Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF - NAV |
-0.38% |
25.38% |
12.42% |
12.64% |
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF - Market |
-0.45% |
25.33% |
12.31% |
12.60% |
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 Index(3) |
0.01% |
25.97% |
12.89% |
13.10% |
Russell 1000® Index(3) |
1.82% |
14.22% |
11.07% |
11.79% |
Russell 1000 Value Index |
1.21% |
14.38% |
7.74% |
7.64% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.49%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is December 16, 2016. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
47
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on June 16, 2017, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to small-capitalization U.S. companies with high free cash flow yields. Companies with high free cash flow yields are commonly referred to as “cash cows.” The initial Index universe is derived from the component companies of the S&P Small Cap 600® Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings (if available) over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies for which information on their projected free cash flows or earnings is not available will remain in the Index universe. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts, are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve month period. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest free cash flow yield are included in the Index.
The S&P SmallCap 600® Index seeks to measure the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Five Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF - NAV |
-1.46% |
23.12% |
8.73% |
8.58% |
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF - Market |
-1.46% |
22.98% |
8.66% |
8.53% |
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Index(3) |
-0.88% |
23.85% |
9.12% |
8.96% |
S&P SmallCap 600® Index(3) |
-3.84% |
15.86% |
5.48% |
6.76% |
S&P Small Cap 600 Value Index |
-2.97% |
19.06% |
5.43% |
6.56% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.59%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is June 16, 2017. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
48
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on February 22, 2016, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to global companies with high dividend yield backed by a high free cash flow yield. The initial index universe is derived from the component companies of the FTSE All-World Developed Large Cap Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings (if available) over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts, are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve month period. The 300 companies with the highest free cash flow yield are then ranked by their dividend yield. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest dividend yield are included in the Index.
The FTSE All-World Developed Large-Cap Index is a market-capitalization weighted index representing the performance of large-cap stocks in developed markets.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Five Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF - NAV |
8.50% |
16.45% |
6.63% |
8.47% |
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF - Market |
9.09% |
16.77% |
6.69% |
8.51% |
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Index(3) |
8.92% |
17.47% |
7.55% |
9.44% |
FTSE All-World Developed Large-Cap Index(3) |
4.54% |
13.45% |
8.95% |
11.49% |
MSCI World Value Index |
1.84% |
13.41% |
5.11% |
8.12% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is February 22, 2016. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
49
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on June 16, 2017, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large and mid-capitalization non-U.S. companies in developed markets with high free cash flow yields. Companies with high free cash flow yields are commonly referred to as “cash cows”. The initial index universe is derived from the component companies of the FTSE Developed ex US Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings over each of the next two fiscal years (if available). Companies with no forward year estimates available for free cash flows or earnings will remain in the Index universe. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts, and companies with a market capitalization of less than $3 billion are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their average daily trading value (“ADTV”) for the prior three months. The 500 companies with the highest ADTV are then ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve month period. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest free cash flow yield are included in the Index.
The FTSE Developed ex-US Index is comprised of Large (85%) and Mid (15%) cap stocks providing coverage of Developed markets (24 countries) excluding the US.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Five Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF - NAV |
5.26% |
16.29% |
3.86% |
5.99% |
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF - Market |
6.44% |
16.90% |
3.76% |
6.10% |
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 Index(3) |
5.44% |
17.28% |
4.75% |
6.95% |
FTSE Developed ex-US Index(3) |
5.87% |
11.70% |
-4.29% |
4.84% |
MSCI EAFE Value Index |
8.38% |
13.80% |
1.78% |
3.23% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.65%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is June 16, 2017. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
50
Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on May 2, 2019, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large and mid-capitalization companies in emerging markets with high free cash flow yields. Companies with high free cash flow yields are commonly referred to as “cash cows.” The initial index universe is derived from the component companies of the FTSE Emerging Markets Index. The Fund defines emerging markets countries as those countries included in the FTSE Emerging Markets Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings (if available) over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies with no forward year estimates available for free cash flows or earnings will remain in the Index universe. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), companies with a market capitalization of less than $2 billion, and companies whose average daily trading value (“ADTV”) for the prior 90 days does not exceed $5 million are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve-month period. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest free cash flow yield (the “Top 100 Companies”) are included in the Index.
The FTSE Emerging Markets Index is comprised of all the countries that make up the advanced emerging markets and secondary emerging markets within the FTSE Global Equity Index Series.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF - NAV |
-6.43% |
5.68% |
-0.44% |
Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF - Market |
-5.66% |
6.73% |
-0.19% |
Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 Index(3) |
-4.14% |
8.03% |
1.65% |
FTSE Emerging Markets Index(3) |
-6.09% |
5.35% |
0.75% |
MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index |
-3.64% |
7.24% |
-0.26% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.70%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is May 2, 2019. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
51
Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on December 21, 2022, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders Index is a rules-based methodology that seeks to provide exposure to large capitalization U.S. companies with above average free cash flow margins. Companies with above average free cash flow margins are commonly referred to as “cash cows.” The initial Index universe is typically derived from the component companies of the Russell 1000 Index®. The initial universe of companies is typically screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings (if available) over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies for which information on their projected free cash flows or earnings is not available will typically remain in the Index universe. A company’s projected free cash flows and earnings are typically determined by the Index Provider. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are typically removed from the Index universe. Additionally, companies in the financial or real estate sectors are typically excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are typically ranked by their free cash flow margin (defined as a company’s free cash flow divided by sales) for the trailing twelve month period. The equity securities of the 100 companies with the highest free cash flow margin are typically included in the Index.
The Russell 1000 Index is a market-capitalization weighted index representing the top 1,000 large-cap stocks in the Russell 3000 Index.
Cumulative
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders - NAV |
-1.30% |
Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders - Market |
-1.36% |
Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders Index(3) |
-1.15% |
Russell 1000 Index |
7.75% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated December 19, 2022 is 0.49%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is December 21, 2022 |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
52
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on May 2, 2019, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer US Cash Cows Growth Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to mid- and large-capitalization U.S. companies with high free cash flow yields. Companies with high free cash flow yields are commonly referred to as “cash cows”. The initial Index universe is derived from the component companies of the S&P 900® Pure Growth Index. The initial universe of companies is screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings (if available) over each of the next two fiscal years. Companies for which information on their projected free cash flows or earnings is not available will remain in the Index universe. Companies with negative average projected free cash flows or earnings are removed from the Index universe. Additionally, financial companies, other than real estate investment trusts, are excluded from the Index universe. The remaining companies are ranked by their free cash flow yield for the trailing twelve month period. The equity securities of the 50 companies with the highest free cash flow yield are included in the Index.
The S&P 900 Pure Growth Index is composed of companies found in the S&P 400 and S&P 500 Indices, including mid- and large-cap stocks based on growth potential with respect to sales, earnings relative to price, and momentum.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF - NAV |
-0.07% |
15.98% |
9.90% |
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF - Market |
0.00% |
15.90% |
9.89% |
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth Index(3) |
-0.09% |
16.20% |
10.06% |
S&P 900 Pure Growth Index(3) |
-1.63% |
11.57% |
7.05% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is May 2, 2019. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
53
Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on May 3, 2019, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds Index uses an objective, rules-based approach to construct a portfolio that, as of each quarterly rebalance, is composed of the ETFs listed in the following table, each advised by the Adviser (collectively, the “Cash Cows ETFs”). Each of the Cash Cows ETFs is an index-based ETF that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the applicable underlying index listed in the following table (collectively, the “Cash Cows Indexes”). Each Cash Cows Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to companies with high free cash flow yields (commonly referred to as “cash cows”) selected from the applicable “Equity Universe” as indicated in the following table.
Weight |
Cash Cows ETF |
Cash Cows Index |
Equity Universe |
20% |
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF |
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF |
Russell 1000 Index |
20% |
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF |
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Index |
FTSE Developed Large Cap Index |
20% |
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF |
Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 Index |
S&P Small Cap 600® Index |
20% |
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF |
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth Index |
S&P 900® Pure Growth Index |
20% |
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF |
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 Index |
FTSE Developed ex US Index |
The FTSE All World Developed Index is a market-capitalization weighted index representing the performance of large- and mid-cap stocks from the FTSE Global Equity Index Series.
54
Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF - NAV |
2.81% |
19.86% |
9.78% |
Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF - Market |
3.28% |
19.89% |
9.79% |
Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds Index(3) |
2.70% |
20.21% |
10.25% |
FTSE All World Developed Index(3) |
3.06% |
12.90% |
8.39% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.74%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is May 3, 2019. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
55
Pacer WealthShield ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on December 11, 2017, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer WealthShield Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to implement a trend-following strategy that directs some or all of the Index’s exposure to (i) U.S. equity securities or (ii) U.S. Treasury securities depending on the strength of the high-yield corporate (“junk”) bond market relative to U.S. Treasury bonds and the momentum of certain U.S. equity sectors or industries and of long-term U.S. Treasury bonds.
The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Five Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer WealthShield ETF - NAV |
-8.09% |
5.52% |
2.93% |
2.77% |
Pacer WealthShield ETF - Market |
-8.13% |
5.63% |
2.88% |
2.74% |
Pacer WealthShield Index(3) |
-7.76% |
5.71% |
3.16% |
3.02% |
S&P 500® Index(3) |
2.66% |
14.52% |
11.45% |
10.63% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is December 11, 2017. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
56
Pacer Industrial Real Estate ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on May 14, 2018, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Solactive GPR Industrial Real Estate Index is generally composed of the equity securities of developed markets companies that derive at least 85% of their earnings or revenues from real estate operations in the industrial real estate sector (“Industrial Companies”), including companies that derive at least 85% of their earnings or revenues from self-storage real estate operations (“SelfStorage Companies”).
The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index of U.S. equity REITs. Constituents of the index include all tax-qualified REITs with more than 50% of total assets in qualifying real estate assets other than mortgages secured by real property.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Industrial Real Estate ETF - NAV |
-12.56% |
12.75% |
12.82% |
Pacer Industrial Real Estate ETF - Market |
-12.70% |
12.69% |
12.78% |
Kelly Industrial Real Estate index / Solactive GPR Industrial Real Estate Index(3)(4) |
-11.98% |
13.60% |
13.69% |
FTSE NAREIT All Equity REITS Total Return Index(3) |
-16.10% |
7.21% |
5.86% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses after Fee Waiver as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, supplemented November 1, 2022 is 0.55%. The Fund’s investment adviser has agreed to waive 5 basis points (0.05%) of its management fee for the Fund until October 31, 2023. The fee waiver agreement may only be terminated prior to October 31, 2023 with the consent of the Adviser and the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and may be renewed by the Adviser in its sole discretion. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is May 14, 2018. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
(4) |
Effective November 1, 2022, the Fund’s investment objective was to track the price and total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive GPR Industrial Real Estate Index. Prior to November 1, 2022, the Fund’s investment objective was to track the price and total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Kelly Industrial Real Estate Index. Performance shown for periods beginning November 1, 2022 is that of the Solactive GPR Industrial Real Estate Index, and performance shown for periods prior to November 1, 2022 is that of the Kelly Industrial Real Estate Index. |
57
Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on May 15, 2018, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF is generally composed of equity securities of developed markets companies that derive at least 85% of their earnings or revenues from real estate operations in the data and infrastructure real estate sectors (“Eligible Companies”). At the time of each reconstitution of the Index, Eligible Companies with a market capitalization of more than $500 million and average daily traded volume of at least 10,000 shares are included in the Index (the “Index Constituents”). A significant portion of the Index is expected to be composed of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). The real estate companies included in the Index may utilize leverage, and some may be highly leveraged. Additionally, such companies may include significant business operations outside of the United States.
The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index of U.S. equity REITs. Constituents of the index include all tax-qualified REITs with more than 50% of total assets in qualifying real estate assets other than mortgages secured by real property.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF - NAV |
-19.11% |
-2.23% |
5.71% |
Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF - Market |
-18.91% |
-2.33% |
5.66% |
Kelly Data Center & Tech Infrastructure Real Estate Index / Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index(3)(4) |
-19.19% |
-1.91% |
6.31% |
FTSE NAREIT All Equity REITS Total Return Index(3) |
-16.10% |
7.21% |
6.21% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, supplemented November 1, 2022 is 0.55%. The Fund’s investment adviser has agreed to waive 5 basis points (0.05%) of its management fee for the Fund until October 31, 2023. The fee waiver agreement may only be terminated prior to October 31, 2023 with the consent of the Adviser and the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and may be renewed by the Adviser in its sole discretion. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is May 15, 2018. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
(4) |
Effective November 1, 2022, the Fund’s investment objective was to track the price and total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index. Prior to November 1, 2022, the Fund’s investment objective was to track the price and total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Kelly Data Center & Tech Infrastructure Real Estate Index. Performance shown for periods beginning November 1, 2022 is that of the Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index, and performance shown for periods prior to November 1, 2022 is that of the Kelly Data Center & Tech Infrastructure Real Estate Index. |
58
Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on July 23, 2018, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation Index (formerly known as Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation Index) uses an objective, rules-based methodology to track the performance of a semi-annual rotation of certain sectors within the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (“EWI”). The S&P 500 EWI is an equal-weighted version of the S&P 500®, which measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.
The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation ETF - NAV |
5.95% |
14.33% |
9.61% |
Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation ETF - Market |
5.95% |
14.28% |
9.55% |
Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation Index(3) |
6.59% |
15.07% |
10.55% |
S&P 500® Index(3) |
2.66% |
14.52% |
10.56% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is July 23, 2018. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
59
Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on March 10, 2015, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The FTSE China A50 Net Total Return Index® is comprised of the A-Shares issued by the 50 largest companies in the China A-Shares market. The Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index compiled and published by FTSE International Limited, which is not affiliated with the Fund, Pacer Advisors, Inc, CSOP Asset Management Limited (“CSOP” or “CSOP Sub-Adviser”) or the Fund’s distributor. The Index is a real-time, tradable index comprising of the largest 50 China A-Share companies by full market capitalization of the FTSE China A All Cap Free Index.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Five Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF - NAV |
-5.68% |
1.58% |
1.43% |
3.60% |
Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF - Market |
-2.87% |
2.91% |
1.42% |
3.69% |
FTSE China A50 Net Total Return Index®(3) |
-4.86% |
2.22% |
2.19% |
4.05% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.70%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is March 10, 2015. The Fund is the successor to the investment performance of the CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF (the “Predecessor CSOP”) as a result of the reorganization of the Predecessor CSOP Fund into the Fund on January 23, 2020. Accordingly, the performance information shown in the chart and table above for periods prior to January 23, 2020 is that of the Predecessor CSOP Fund’s Shares for the Fund. The Predecessor CSOP Fund was managed by the same portfolio managers as the Fund and had substantially the same investment objectives, policies, and strategies as the Fund. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
60
Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on June 24, 2020, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The LifeSci BioThreat Strategy Index is generally composed of U.S.-listed stocks of companies whose products or services help protect against, endure, or recover from biological threats to human health. Companies helping to protect against such threats include those that conduct research to identify or anticipate such threats and those developing or producing the tools necessary to detect them. Companies helping to endure biological threats include those offering goods or services to help individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments adapt to requirements for social distancing or remote 2 connectivity. The Index Provider only includes those companies with a minimum market capitalization of $1 billion and a minimum average daily value traded for the last six moths of at least $2 million.
The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF - NAV |
4.13% |
7.43% |
Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF - Market |
4.02% |
7.37% |
LifeSci BioThreat Strategy Index(3) |
4.79% |
8.19% |
S&P 500® Index(3) |
2.66% |
13.35% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.70%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is June 24, 2020. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
61
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on June 24, 2020, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Lunt Capital U.S. Large Cap Equity Rotation Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large-capitalization U.S. companies. The Index uses Lunt Capital’s proprietary relative strength methodology to rotate between the holdings of one of two sub-indices, the S&P 500 Low Volatility Index and the S&P 500 High Beta Index (each, a “Sub-Index,” and together, the “Sub-Indices”), that seek to identify the 100 components of the S&P 500 Index that most strongly exhibit a particular trait (e.g., low volatility or high beta). Each Sub-Index is composed of the 100 securities comprising the S&P 500 Index that most strongly exhibit the characteristic screened for by the Sub-Index.
The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF - NAV |
-14.49% |
17.95% |
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF - Market |
-14.45% |
17.92% |
Lunt Capital U.S. Large Cap Equity Rotation Index(3) |
-13.98% |
18.93% |
S&P 500® Index(3) |
2.66% |
13.35% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is June 24, 2020. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
62
Pacer Lunt Midcap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on June 24, 2020, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Lunt Capital U.S. MidCap Multi-Factor Rotation Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. The Index uses Lunt Capital’s proprietary relative strength methodology to rotate between the holdings of the highest and lowest quintile components of four factor-based indices of the S&P MidCap 400 Index (each, a “Sub-Index,” and together, the “Sub-Indices”), that seek to identify the components of the S&P MidCap 400 Index that most strongly exhibit a particular factor. The four factor groups are Momentum, Quality, Value, and Volatility.
The S&P MidCap 400 Index is comprised of 400 companies that broadly represent companies with midrange market capitalization between $3.6 billion and $13.1 billion.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Lunt Midcap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF - NAV |
4.43% |
13.19% |
Pacer Lunt Midcap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF - Market |
4.48% |
13.18% |
Lunt Capital U.S. MidCap Multi-Factor Rotation Index(3) |
5.23% |
14.24% |
S&P MidCap 400® Index(3) |
1.33% |
15.29% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is June 24, 2020. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
63
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on June 24, 2020, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Lunt Capital U.S. Large Cap Multi-Factor Rotation Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large-capitalization U.S. companies. The Index uses Lunt Capital’s proprietary relative strength methodology to rotate between the holdings of the highest and lowest quintile components of four factor-based indices of the S&P 500 Index (each, a “Sub-Index,” and together, the “Sub-Indices”), that seek to identify the components of the S&P 500 Index that most strongly exhibit a particular factor. The four factor groups are Momentum, Quality, Value, and Volatility.
The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF - NAV |
-2.26% |
14.74% |
Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF - Market |
-2.29% |
14.73% |
Lunt Capital U.S. Large Cap Multi-Factor Rotation Index(3) |
-1.59% |
15.68% |
S&P 500® Index(3) |
2.66% |
13.35% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is June 24, 2020. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
64
Pacer US Export Leaders ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on July 23, 2018, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Pacer US Export Leaders Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to measure the performance of an equal weight portfolio of approximately 100 large- and mid-capitalization U.S. companies with a high percentage of foreign sales and high free cash flow growth. Free cash flow is a company’s cash flow from operations minus its capital expenditures. Construction of the Index begins with an initial universe of the 200 companies across the S&P 900® Index (which is comprised of the S&P 500® Index (“S&P 500”) and S&P MidCap 400® Index (“S&P MidCap 400”)) that have the highest annual foreign sales as a percentage of total sales. The 200 companies are then narrowed to the 100 companies with the highest change in free cash flow growth over the past five years, and those 100 companies are equally weighted to create the Index. The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced to equal-weight quarterly.
The S&P 900® combines the S&P 500® and the S&P MidCap 400® to form an investable benchmark for the mid- to large-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer US Export Leaders ETF - NAV |
5.06% |
17.54% |
10.91% |
Pacer US Export Leaders ETF - Market |
5.09% |
17.23% |
10.88% |
Pacer US Export Leaders Index(3) |
5.64% |
17.97% |
11.60% |
S&P 900 IndexTM(3) |
2.59% |
14.64% |
10.29% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.60%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is July 23, 2018. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
65
Pacer Pacific Asset Floating Rate High Income ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on February 18, 2015, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The S&P/LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan 100 Index is an index designed to reflect the performance of the largest facilities in the leveraged loan market.
The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)
One Year |
Three Year(2) |
Five Year(2) |
Since Inception(2) | |
Pacer Pacific Asset Floating Rate High Income ETF - NAV |
2.91% |
4.88% |
3.02% |
2.96% |
Pacer Pacific Asset Floating Rate High Income ETF - Market |
2.63% |
5.33% |
3.00% |
2.95% |
S&P/LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan 100 Index(3) |
3.76% |
5.78% |
3.53% |
3.55% |
S&P 500® Index(3) |
2.66% |
14.52% |
11.45% |
10.79% |
(1) |
The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on redemptions of Fund shares. The total annual operating expenses as stated in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus dated August 31, 2022, is 0.61%. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-337-0500. |
(2) |
Inception date is February 18, 2015. The Fund is the successor to the investment performance of the Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF (the “Predecessor Fund”) as a result of the reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on October 22, 2021. Accordingly, the performance information shown in the chart and table above for periods prior to October 22, 2021 is that of the Predecessor Fund’s Shares for the Fund. The Predecessor Fund was managed by the same portfolio managers as the Fund and had substantially the same investment objectives, policies, and strategies as the Fund. |
(3) |
Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and their returns do not include fees an investor would pay to purchase the securities they represent. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
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Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 300 ETF
PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on July 12, 2021, and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.
The Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier Index - Series 300 has two components: (i) an S&P 500 Index component (the “S&P 500 Component”) and (ii) a dividend component (the “Dividend Component”) consisting of long positions in annual futures contracts that provide exposure to ordinary dividends paid on the common stocks of companies included in the S&P 500. The Dividend Component is designed to give the Fund exposure to approximately 300% of the ordinary dividends the Fund would otherwise have expected to receive from its investment in the S&P 500 Component. The Dividend Component consists of annual futures contracts whose value represents the market’s expectation of the amount of ordinary dividends to be paid by S&P 500 companies during the term of the futures contract.
The S&P 500 Index consists of approximately 500 leading U.S.-listed companies.
Annualized
Returns(1)
(For the Periods Ended April 30, 2023)