Pacer Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF (PSFM) Performance
PSFM total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +14.2% total return
- 5 years
- +9.5% a year
- Since first price
- +10.3% a year since 2021
PSFM trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PSFM total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.1% | +0.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.7% | +2.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.5% | +5.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.4% | +12.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +14.2% | +14.2% | +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 | +57.7%+9.5%/yr | +57.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionApr 1, 2021 | +72.3%+10.3%/yr | +72.3% | — | — | — |
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: PSFM vs SPY
From Apr 1, 2021: PSFM grew to $17,232, SPY to $20,414.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PSFM returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+18.3%), worst 2022 (−5.2%). 2026 is year to date.
PSFM annual returns table
| Year | PSFM | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.4% | −1.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +7.3% | −14.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +14.2% | −5.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +18.3% | −5.7% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −5.2% | −14.3% | −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.
PSFM largest drawdowns
Now 0.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2022 | −14.3% | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 | 3 months | 1.2 years |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −14.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | 48 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.
PSFM risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.1% | +10.2% | +10.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.0% | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.31 | 0.70 | 0.73 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.40 | 1.08 | 1.13 |
| Best month | +6.4% | +6.6% | +6.6% |
| Worst month | −5.2% | −7.0% | −7.0% |
| Best 12 months | +22.3% | +22.3% | +22.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.2% | −7.7% | −7.7% |
| Positive months | 81% | 72% | 72% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.51 | 0.57 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.89 | 0.94 | — |
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.
PSFM rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 55 | −7.7% | +12.4% | +22.3% | 84% |
| 3-year (a year) | 31 | +7.1% | +12.1% | +15.4% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 7 | +9.4% | +9.8% | +10.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PSFM performance overview
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF (PSFM) returned +14.2% over the past year and +9.5% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +10.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $17,232. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −14.3%, from Mar 29, 2022 to Jun 16, 2022, and it took 11 months to get back to the old high. PSFM finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+18.3%) and the worst 2022 (−5.2%). Volatility has been 9.2% a year.
Related: PSFM chart. See the PSFM overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PSFM performance FAQ
What is the PSFM return over the past year?
PSFM returned +14.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 14.2%.
What is the average annual return of PSFM?
PSFM has returned +9.5% a year over 5 years, +10.3% a year since April 1, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in PSFM be worth?
$10,000 invested in PSFM at its first recorded close on April 1, 2021 would be worth about $17,232 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PSFM?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −5.2%. The best was 2023 at +18.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PSFM?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −14.3% between March 29, 2022 and June 16, 2022. It recovered to the old high on June 1, 2023, 11 months after the bottom.
How volatile is PSFM?
Over the past 3 years PSFM had an annualized volatility of 7.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.31 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).