Pacer Swan SOS Flex (October) ETF (PSFO) Performance
PSFO total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +10.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.6% total return
- 5 years
- +11.1% a year
- Since first price
- +11.7% a year since 2021
PSFO trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PSFO 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 | +3.8% | +3.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.3% | +7.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +10.8% | +10.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +12.6% | +12.6% | +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 | +69.5%+11.1%/yr | +69.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 30, 2021 | +75.0%+11.7%/yr | +75.0% | — | — | — |
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: PSFO vs SPY
From Sep 30, 2021: PSFO grew to $17,504, SPY to $18,934.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PSFO returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+20.0%), worst 2022 (−0.3%). 2026 is year to date.
PSFO annual returns table
| Year | PSFO | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +10.8% | −5.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +12.9% | −12.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +10.8% | −2.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +20.0% | −6.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −0.3% | −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.
PSFO largest drawdowns
Now 1.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | −12.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
| Jan 4, 2022 | −11.7% | Jun 16, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 | 5 months | 10 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PSFO risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.3% | +11.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.36 | 0.96 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.94 | 1.69 |
| Best month | +6.5% | +6.5% |
| Worst month | −3.1% | −5.5% |
| Best 12 months | +20.3% | +25.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +4.3% | −0.9% |
| Positive months | 75% | 70% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.53 | 0.50 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.96 | 0.93 |
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.
PSFO rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 50 | −0.9% | +12.7% | +25.2% | 96% |
| 3-year (a year) | 26 | +9.6% | +12.9% | +16.1% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 2 | +11.0% | +11.4% | +11.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PSFO performance overview
Pacer Swan SOS Flex (October) ETF (PSFO) returned +12.6% over the past year and +11.1% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +11.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $17,504. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −12.1%, from Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 2 months to get back to the old high. PSFO finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+20.0%) and the worst 2022 (−0.3%). Volatility has been 8.5% a year.
Related: PSFO chart. See the PSFO overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PSFO performance FAQ
What is the PSFO return over the past year?
PSFO returned +12.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.6%.
What is the average annual return of PSFO?
PSFO has returned +11.1% a year over 5 years, +11.7% a year since September 30, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in PSFO be worth?
$10,000 invested in PSFO at its first recorded close on September 30, 2021 would be worth about $17,504 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PSFO?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −0.3%. The best was 2023 at +20.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PSFO?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −12.1% between February 18, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 10, 2025, 2 months after the bottom.
How volatile is PSFO?
Over the past 3 years PSFO had an annualized volatility of 6.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.36 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).