ATLASPacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (GCOW): outlook, holdings and fees
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (GCOW) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Pacer. The expense ratio is 0.61% and the yield is 4.95%. The ten largest holdings are 22% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on GCOW
| Last price | $47.50 (+1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 57% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $46.73 – $48.78 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 4.95% |
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.
GCOW fund facts
| Issuer | Pacer |
|---|---|
| Theme | Global equities |
| Assets under management | $3.4B |
| Expense ratio | 0.61% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 45% |
| Inception | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to global companies with high dividend yields backed by a high free cash flow yield. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the components of the index and investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of such component securities (e.g., depositary receipts).
GCOW top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Accenture plc ACN | Technology | 2.37% |
| Chevron Corp CVX | Energy | 2.16% |
| Philip Morris International Inc PM | Consumer Defensive | 2.25% |
| AT&T Inc. T | Communication Services | 2.27% |
| Unilever PLC ULVR | Consumer Defensive | 2.06% |
| Medtronic PLC MDT | Healthcare | 2.05% |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd CNQ | Energy | 2.08% |
| Pfizer Inc PFE | Healthcare | 2.19% |
| BP PLC BP | Energy | 2.11% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company BMY | Healthcare | 2.07% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
GCOW sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Consumer Defensive | 23.1% |
| Healthcare | 17.7% |
| Communication Services | 15.3% |
| Industrials | 12.4% |
| Energy | 12.0% |
| Utilities | 7.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 5.9% |
| Basic Materials | 3.5% |
| Technology | 3.2% |
By region: Europe Developed 31.1%, North America 25.7%, United Kingdom 13.6%, Japan 13.6%, Asia Developed 8.9%.
GCOW returns and risk
| Year to date | +11.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +19.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +13.1% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
GCOW: frequently asked questions
What does GCOW invest in?
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Accenture plc (2.4%), Chevron Corp (2.2%), Philip Morris International Inc (2.2%), AT&T Inc. (2.3%), Unilever PLC (2.1%).
What is the GCOW expense ratio?
0.61% a year: about $61.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the GCOW dividend yield?
4.95%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will GCOW go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 57%, with a likely range (50%) of $46.73 to $48.78 from $47.50 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has GCOW performed?
Year to date +11.9%, one year +19.9%, three years +16.1% a year, five years +13.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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