Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (April) ETF (PSCW) Performance
PSCW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +10.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +11.8% total return
- 5 years
- +7.1% a year
- Since first price
- +7.3% a year since 2021
PSCW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PSCW total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.2% | +0.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.4% | +2.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.6% | +4.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +10.1% | +10.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +11.8% | +11.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +43.3%+12.7%/yr | +43.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +41.2%+7.1%/yr | +41.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionApr 1, 2021 | +48.3%+7.3%/yr | +48.3% | — | — | — |
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: PSCW vs SPY
From Apr 1, 2021: PSCW grew to $14,835, SPY to $20,414.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PSCW returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2024 (+13.0%), worst 2022 (−5.5%). 2026 is year to date.
PSCW annual returns table
| Year | PSCW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +10.1% | −1.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +6.6% | −11.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +13.0% | −4.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +11.4% | −4.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −5.5% | −9.7% | −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.
PSCW largest drawdowns
Now 0.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | −11.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 | 49 days | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PSCW risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +12.3% | +7.5% | +7.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 6.4% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.18 | 0.56 | 0.58 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.99 | 0.83 | 0.87 |
| Best month | +6.0% | +6.0% | +6.0% |
| Worst month | −5.1% | −5.1% | −5.1% |
| Best 12 months | +19.8% | +19.8% | +19.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +4.3% | −5.9% | −5.9% |
| Positive months | 81% | 70% | 71% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.45 | 0.40 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.87 | 0.90 | — |
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.
PSCW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 55 | −5.9% | +7.6% | +19.8% | 78% |
| 3-year (a year) | 31 | +3.5% | +9.1% | +12.8% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 7 | +7.1% | +7.1% | +7.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PSCW performance overview
Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (April) ETF (PSCW) returned +11.8% over the past year and +7.1% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +7.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,835. 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 5 months to get back to the old high. PSCW finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+13.0%) and the worst 2022 (−5.5%). Volatility has been 6.8% a year.
Related: PSCW chart. See the PSCW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PSCW performance FAQ
What is the PSCW return over the past year?
PSCW returned +11.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.8%.
What is the average annual return of PSCW?
PSCW has returned +7.1% a year over 5 years, +7.3% a year since April 1, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in PSCW be worth?
$10,000 invested in PSCW at its first recorded close on April 1, 2021 would be worth about $14,835 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PSCW?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −5.5%. The best was 2024 at +13.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PSCW?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −11.9% between February 18, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on August 27, 2025, 5 months after the bottom.
How volatile is PSCW?
Over the past 3 years PSCW had an annualized volatility of 6.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.18 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).