ATLASPacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (COWZ): outlook, holdings and fees
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (COWZ) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Pacer. The expense ratio is 0.46% and the yield is 2.05%. The ten largest holdings are 22% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on COWZ
| Last price | $71.51 (+0.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $70.19 – $73.60 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.05% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
COWZ fund facts
| Issuer | Pacer |
|---|---|
| Theme | US large caps |
| Assets under management | $19.0B |
| Expense ratio | 0.46% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 93% |
| Inception | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to large and mid-capitalization U.S. companies with high free cash flow yields. Companies with high free cash flow yields are commonly referred to as cash cows. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's total assets will be invested in U.S.-listed equity securities that are the component securities of the index.
COWZ top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Petroleum Corp MPC | Energy | 2.32% |
| Valero Energy Corporation VLO | Energy | 2.32% |
| Accenture plc ACN | Technology | 2.29% |
| GE Vernova LLC GEV | Industrials | 2.10% |
| Altria Group MO | Consumer Defensive | 2.20% |
| Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM | Technology | 2.22% |
| Chevron Corp CVX | Energy | 2.06% |
| Gilead Sciences Inc GILD | Healthcare | 2.13% |
| ConocoPhillips COP | Energy | 1.99% |
| Pfizer Inc PFE | Healthcare | 2.01% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
COWZ sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23.8% |
| Energy | 20.0% |
| Healthcare | 15.0% |
| Industrials | 12.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.4% |
| Communication Services | 7.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 7.5% |
| Basic Materials | 4.1% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
COWZ returns and risk
| Year to date | +15.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +21.8% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +13.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.62 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
COWZ: frequently asked questions
What does COWZ invest in?
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Marathon Petroleum Corp (2.3%), Valero Energy Corporation (2.3%), Accenture plc (2.3%), GE Vernova LLC (2.1%), Altria Group (2.2%).
What is the COWZ expense ratio?
0.46% a year: about $46.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the COWZ dividend yield?
2.05%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will COWZ go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $70.19 to $73.60 from $71.51 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has COWZ performed?
Year to date +15.1%, one year +21.8%, three years +13.1% a year, five years +11.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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