Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq 100 Rotator ETF (QQWZ) Performance
QQWZ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +5.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +4.9% total return
- Since first price
- +32.6% since 2025
QQWZ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | QQWZ total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −6.5% | −6.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −5.0% | −5.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −0.5% | −0.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +5.1% | +4.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +4.9% | +4.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMay 7, 2025 | +32.6% | +31.7% | — | — | — |
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: QQWZ vs SPY
From May 7, 2025: QQWZ grew to $13,264, SPY to $13,768.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
QQWZ returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
QQWZ annual returns table
| Year | QQWZ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +5.1% | −12.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
QQWZ largest drawdowns
Now 12.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | −12.0% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 49 days | 50 days so far |
| Jun 2, 2026 | −11.3% | Jul 29, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | 57 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
QQWZ risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +21.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.02 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.84 |
| Best month | +10.5% |
| Worst month | −6.8% |
| Best 12 months | +38.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +12.2% |
| Positive months | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
QQWZ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 6 | +1.7% | +23.0% | +38.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
QQWZ performance overview
Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq 100 Rotator ETF (QQWZ) returned +4.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on May 7, 2025 it has returned +32.6%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −12.0%, from Sep 3, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 17.0% a year.
Related: QQWZ chart, QQWZ holdings, QQWZ dividends, QQWZ valuation. See the QQWZ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
QQWZ performance FAQ
What is the QQWZ return over the past year?
QQWZ returned +4.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in QQWZ be worth?
$10,000 invested in QQWZ at its first recorded close on May 7, 2025 would be worth about $13,264 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of QQWZ?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −12.0% between September 3, 2026 and October 22, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 12.0% below its peak.
How volatile is QQWZ?
Over the past history QQWZ had an annualized volatility of 17.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.02 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).