Pacer Funds ETF (EAFG) Performance
EAFG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +14.1% total return
- Since first price
- +29.6% since 2024
EAFG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EAFG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.4% | +0.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.1% | +2.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +0.8% | −0.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.0% | +7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +14.1% | +11.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMar 21, 2024 | +29.6% | +24.1% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: EAFG vs SPY
From Mar 21, 2024: EAFG grew to $12,961, SPY to $14,983.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EAFG returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+26.4%), worst 2025 (+26.4%). 2026 is year to date.
EAFG annual returns table
| Year | EAFG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.0% | −12.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +26.4% | −16.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
EAFG largest drawdowns
Now 5.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | −16.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | 49 days | 3 months |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −12.7% | Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 30 days | 51 days |
| Jun 22, 2026 | −10.2% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 37 days | 4 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EAFG risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +10.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.45 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.64 |
| Best month | +9.5% |
| Worst month | −9.7% |
| Best 12 months | +30.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −3.3% |
| Positive months | 70% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
EAFG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 20 | −3.3% | +18.4% | +30.6% | 95% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EAFG performance overview
Pacer Funds ETF (EAFG) returned +14.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Mar 21, 2024 it has returned +29.6%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −16.5%, from Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 35 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 15.9% a year.
Related: EAFG chart, EAFG holdings, EAFG dividends. See the EAFG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EAFG performance FAQ
What is the EAFG return over the past year?
EAFG returned +14.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in EAFG be worth?
$10,000 invested in EAFG at its first recorded close on March 21, 2024 would be worth about $12,961 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of EAFG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −16.5% between February 18, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on May 13, 2025, 35 days after the bottom.
How volatile is EAFG?
Over the past history EAFG had an annualized volatility of 15.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.45 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).