Pacer WealthShield ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About PWS

What does PWS invest in?

Pacer Funds Trust - Pacer WealthShield ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Pacer Advisors, Inc. The fund invests in public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It invests directly and through other funds to create its portfolio. For its equity portion, the fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in stocks of large-cap companies. For its fixed income portion, the fund invests in U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. high yield corporate bond securities with varying maturities. It seeks to track the performance of the Pacer Wealth Shield Index, by using full replication technique. Pacer Funds Trust - Pacer WealthShield ETF was formed on December 11, 2017 and is domiciled in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of PWS?

Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS) charges an expense ratio of 0.60%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PWS?

Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS) manages $14.4M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is PWS actively managed or an index fund?

PWS is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (PWS's is 0.60%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was PWS launched?

Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS) launched in December 2017 and is managed by Pacer.

How has PWS performed?

PWS's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.