Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (PAMC) Performance
PAMC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.0% total return
- 5 years
- +6.4% a year
- Since first price
- +12.4% a year since 2020
PAMC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PAMC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −9.0% | −9.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −12.3% | −12.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −8.3% | −8.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +2.7% | +2.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +3.0% | +1.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +50.1%+14.5%/yr | +45.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +36.4%+6.4%/yr | +30.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 25, 2020 | +109.2%+12.4%/yr | +98.3% | — | — | — |
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: PAMC vs SPY
From Jun 25, 2020: PAMC grew to $20,921, SPY to $26,917.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PAMC returns by calendar year
4 of 5 full years positive. Best 2024 (+26.2%), worst 2022 (−12.1%). 2026 is year to date.
PAMC annual returns table
| Year | PAMC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.7% | −14.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +1.5% | −23.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +26.2% | −8.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +19.3% | −14.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −12.1% | −23.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +13.2% | −13.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
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.
PAMC largest drawdowns
Now 14.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2021 | −27.0% | Sep 26, 2022 | Jan 22, 2024 | 1.3 years | 2.6 years |
| Nov 25, 2024 | −26.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 | 4 months | 1.2 years |
| Jun 22, 2026 | −14.1% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 4 months | 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.
PAMC risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.4% | +9.2% | +13.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.6% | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.66 | 0.37 | 0.64 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.12 | 0.59 | 1.08 |
| Best month | +12.4% | +12.4% | +12.5% |
| Worst month | −7.6% | −9.8% | −9.8% |
| Best 12 months | +45.3% | +45.3% | +51.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −6.5% | −19.2% | −19.2% |
| Positive months | 58% | 53% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.07 | 1.03 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.76 | 0.84 | — |
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.
PAMC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 65 | −19.2% | +8.3% | +51.8% | 75% |
| 3-year (a year) | 41 | +5.4% | +11.7% | +20.0% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 17 | +6.6% | +9.4% | +13.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2020. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PAMC performance overview
Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (PAMC) returned +3.0% over the past year and +6.4% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2020 it has returned +12.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $20,921. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −27.0%, from Jun 8, 2021 to Sep 26, 2022, and it took 1.3 years to get back to the old high. PAMC finished 4 of its 5 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+26.2%) and the worst 2022 (−12.1%). Volatility has been 18.3% a year.
Related: PAMC chart, PAMC holdings, PAMC dividends, PAMC valuation. See the PAMC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PAMC performance FAQ
What is the PAMC return over the past year?
PAMC returned +3.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 1.7%.
What is the average annual return of PAMC?
PAMC has returned +6.4% a year over 5 years, +12.4% a year since June 25, 2020 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in PAMC be worth?
$10,000 invested in PAMC at its first recorded close on June 25, 2020 would be worth about $20,921 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PAMC?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −12.1%. The best was 2024 at +26.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PAMC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −27.0% between June 8, 2021 and September 26, 2022. It recovered to the old high on January 22, 2024, 1.3 years after the bottom.
How volatile is PAMC?
Over the past 3 years PAMC had an annualized volatility of 17.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.66 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).