PSFF is a Buy for investors prioritizing downside protection over maximum returns, especially those who prefer not to pick individual buffer ETFs. Buffer ETFs offer a defined balance of capped upside and downside protection, making them ideal for de-risking large or mature portfolios. PSFF consistently delivers lower risk and some upside, justifying its lower returns versus the S&P 500, as shown by strong risk-adjusted metrics.
Pacer Swan SOS Fund of Funds ETF offers capital appreciation with downside protection through an actively-managed portfolio of other ETFs. The ETF offers three different risk strategies: conservative, moderate, and flex, each with varying levels of upside cap and downside protection. Buffered ETFs like Pacer Swan SOS Fund of Funds ETF do not provide distributions and offer investors a range of choices for downside protection and potential returns.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 98,933 | $2.95M | $3.41M | $457,017.02 | 15.48% |
| LJB Laura J. Bornheimer GWN SECURITIES Inc. | 24,987 | $765,216.64 | $861,176.95 | $95,960.31 | 12.54% |
Kyle P. Smith NewEdge Wealth LLC | 15,435 | $494,537.4 | $531,967.27 | $37,429.87 | 7.57% |
| AWM Accurate Wealth Management LLC Accurate Wealth Management LLC | 6,132 | $196,469.28 | $211,063.44 | $14,594.16 | 7.43% |
| KC Kasey Cook Maripau Wealth Management LLC | 596,870 | $14.63M | $20.55M | $5.92M | 40.47% |
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The fund described is an actively managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that primarily focuses on investing in a diversified portfolio of other ETFs, all of which are managed by the same Adviser. This investment strategy is designed to provide exposure to U.S. equity securities while simultaneously aiming to limit the downside risk associated with these investments. The overarching goal of the fund is to tactically allocate its investments in a manner that balances potential gains with risk management, utilizing a variety of financial instruments and strategies to achieve this balance. The fund is characterized as non-diversified, indicating that it may invest a larger portion of its assets in fewer securities, potentially increasing its exposure to risk and volatility.
The primary investment approach involves allocating assets to other ETFs managed by the same Adviser. These Underlying ETFs primarily focus on U.S. equity securities. This strategy allows for diversified exposure to the U.S. stock market, leveraging the expertise of the Adviser in selecting ETFs that align with the fund’s investment objective.
To manage risk and maintain liquidity, the fund may invest in cash or short-term U.S. Treasury securities. This aspect of the fund’s strategy provides a safe haven during periods of market volatility or uncertainty, ensuring that the fund can respond flexibly to changing market conditions.
The fund has the capability to utilize options on equity securities, including options on other ETFs or indices. This strategy can be used to hedge against potential downturns in the market, protecting the fund’s investment value by mitigating losses that might occur from declines in U.S. equities.
Apart from investing in Underlying ETFs, the fund may also directly invest in equity securities. This allows the fund to take direct positions in companies or sectors that the Adviser believes will perform well, providing another layer of potential for asset growth.
Alongside direct investments and hedging strategies, the fund may employ options on equity securities (including options on other ETFs) or indices. This diversified approach to investment enables the fund to seek gains while managing exposure to the inherent risks of equity investments.
Similar to its investment in cash or short-term U.S. Treasury securities, the fund can invest in cash equivalents. These are generally short-term, highly liquid investments that can be converted to cash with minimal impact on their value, offering stability and liquidity to the fund's investment portfolio.