Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (July) ETF (PSCJ) Performance
PSCJ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.6% total return
- 5 years
- +9.0% a year
- Since first price
- +8.9% a year since 2021
PSCJ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PSCJ total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.3% | −0.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.2% | +2.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.1% | +4.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.0% | +7.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.6% | +8.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +50.4%+14.6%/yr | +50.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +53.8%+9.0%/yr | +53.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 30, 2021 | +57.2%+8.9%/yr | +57.2% | — | — | — |
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: PSCJ vs SPY
From Jun 30, 2021: PSCJ grew to $15,715, SPY to $19,043.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PSCJ returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+18.5%), worst 2022 (−7.5%). 2026 is year to date.
PSCJ annual returns table
| Year | PSCJ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.0% | −4.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +12.8% | −11.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +14.7% | −4.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +18.5% | −6.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −7.5% | −11.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
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.
PSCJ largest drawdowns
Now 1.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | −11.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
| Jan 3, 2022 | −11.7% | Oct 12, 2022 | Jun 2, 2023 | 9 months | 1.4 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PSCJ risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.3% | +9.4% | +9.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.1% | 8.2% | 8.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.32 | 0.72 | 0.70 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.73 | 1.18 | 1.15 |
| Best month | +5.7% | +5.7% | +5.7% |
| Worst month | −4.1% | −4.7% | −4.7% |
| Best 12 months | +22.4% | +22.4% | +22.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.4% | −8.3% | −8.3% |
| Positive months | 78% | 67% | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.53 | 0.50 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.93 | 0.95 | — |
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.
PSCJ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 53 | −8.3% | +12.4% | +22.4% | 81% |
| 3-year (a year) | 29 | +7.0% | +12.9% | +16.2% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 5 | +8.9% | +9.1% | +9.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PSCJ performance overview
Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (July) ETF (PSCJ) returned +8.6% over the past year and +9.0% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +8.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,715. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −11.9%, from Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 59 days to get back to the old high. PSCJ finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+18.5%) and the worst 2022 (−7.5%). Volatility has been 8.1% a year.
Related: PSCJ chart. See the PSCJ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PSCJ performance FAQ
What is the PSCJ return over the past year?
PSCJ returned +8.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 8.6%.
What is the average annual return of PSCJ?
PSCJ has returned +9.0% a year over 5 years, +8.9% a year since June 30, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in PSCJ be worth?
$10,000 invested in PSCJ at its first recorded close on June 30, 2021 would be worth about $15,715 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PSCJ?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −7.5%. The best was 2023 at +18.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PSCJ?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −11.9% between February 18, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 6, 2025, 59 days after the bottom.
How volatile is PSCJ?
Over the past 3 years PSCJ had an annualized volatility of 7.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.32 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).