Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF (TRFK) Performance
TRFK total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +35.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +23.3% total return
- 3 years
- +42.5% a year
- Since first price
- +33.5% a year since 2022
TRFK trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TRFK total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −15.2% | −15.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −8.6% | −8.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +11.1% | +11.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +35.3% | +35.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +23.3% | +23.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +189.2%+42.5%/yr | +187.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 9, 2022 | +253.3%+33.5%/yr | +248.9% | — | — | — |
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: TRFK vs SPY
From Jun 9, 2022: TRFK grew to $35,331, SPY to $20,107.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TRFK returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+66.6%), worst 2025 (+26.8%). 2026 is year to date.
TRFK annual returns table
| Year | TRFK | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +35.3% | −26.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +26.8% | −29.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +38.3% | −17.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +66.6% | −11.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
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.
TRFK largest drawdowns
Now 22.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | −29.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
| Jun 22, 2026 | −26.2% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 37 days | 4 months so far |
| Aug 15, 2022 | −24.0% | Oct 14, 2022 | Mar 29, 2023 | 2 months | 7 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −19.6% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
| Jul 10, 2024 | −17.2% | Aug 7, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | 28 days | 3 months |
| Mar 7, 2024 | −14.0% | Apr 19, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 | 43 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.
TRFK risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +48.6% | +42.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.7% | 30.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.28 | 1.20 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.83 | 2.49 |
| Best month | +30.7% | +30.7% |
| Worst month | −16.4% | −16.4% |
| Best 12 months | +98.7% | +98.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.3% | +3.3% |
| Positive months | 67% | 65% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.98 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.78 | — |
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.
TRFK rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 41 | +3.3% | +41.3% | +98.7% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 17 | +32.7% | +42.8% | +51.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TRFK performance overview
Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF (TRFK) returned +23.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +33.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $35,331. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −29.1%, from Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 2 months to get back to the old high. TRFK finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+66.6%) and the worst 2025 (+26.8%). Volatility has been 30.1% a year.
Related: TRFK chart, TRFK holdings, TRFK dividends, TRFK valuation. See the TRFK overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TRFK performance FAQ
What is the TRFK return over the past year?
TRFK returned +23.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 23.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in TRFK be worth?
$10,000 invested in TRFK at its first recorded close on June 9, 2022 would be worth about $35,331 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for TRFK?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +26.8%. The best was 2023 at +66.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of TRFK?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −29.1% between February 18, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 16, 2025, 2 months after the bottom.
How volatile is TRFK?
Over the past 3 years TRFK had an annualized volatility of 31.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.28 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).