ATLASPacer WealthShield ETF (PWS): outlook, holdings and fees
Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Pacer. The expense ratio is 0.59% and the yield is 2.14%. The ten largest holdings are 26% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on PWS
| Last price | $31.79 (-1.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $31.17 – $32.75 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.14% |
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.
PWS fund facts
| Issuer | Pacer |
|---|---|
| Theme | Buffered (defined outcome) |
| Assets under management | $14.6M |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% |
| Number of holdings | 47 |
| Portfolio turnover | 681% |
| Inception | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The index utilizes a systematic risk management strategy that directs the index's exposure to U.S. equity securities, U.S. Treasury securities, or a mix of each. The Advisor attempts to invest all, or substantially all, of its assets in the component securities that make up (i) the component securities of the index or (ii) ETFs that seek to track the performance of some or all of the component securities of the index in the same approximate weight as such component securities.
PWS top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 4.37% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 3.87% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 2.88% |
| Eli Lilly and Company LLY | Healthcare | 2.89% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 2.19% |
| Cisco Systems Inc CSCO | Technology | 2.30% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 1.97% |
| Johnson & Johnson JNJ | Healthcare | 2.04% |
| AbbVie Inc ABBV | Healthcare | 1.78% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 1.34% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
PWS sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 48.5% |
| Technology | 37.6% |
| Communication Services | 7.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 5.7% |
| Financial Services | 0.7% |
| Industrials | 0.2% |
By region: North America 99.1%, Europe Developed 0.5%, United Kingdom 0.3%.
PWS returns and risk
| Year to date | +0.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 0.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +8.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +1.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.41 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
PWS: frequently asked questions
What does PWS invest in?
Pacer WealthShield ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (4.4%), Apple Inc. (3.9%), Microsoft Corporation (2.9%), Eli Lilly and Company (2.9%), Meta Platforms Inc. (2.2%).
What is the PWS expense ratio?
0.59% a year: about $59.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the PWS dividend yield?
2.14%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will PWS 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 $31.17 to $32.75 from $31.79 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has PWS performed?
Year to date +0.4%, one year 0.0%, three years +8.1% a year, five years +1.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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