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CAFG

Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG)

$24.04

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Upturn Advisory Summary

04/01/2025: CAFG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

AI Based Fundamental Rating

Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type ETF

Historic Profit 3.33%

Avg. Invested days 54

Today’s Advisory PASS

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn Advisory Performance

3.0

ETF Returns Performance

1.0

Profits based on simulation

Last Close 04/01/2025

Key Highlights

Volume (30-day avg) 9673	Beta -	52 Weeks Range 22.22 - 27.74	Updated Date 04/1/2025
52 Weeks Range 22.22 - 27.74	Updated Date 04/1/2025

Upturn AI SWOT

Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF

ETF Overview

Overview

The Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (SMOG) aims to provide capital appreciation by investing in US small-cap companies with high free cash flow and strong growth prospects. It focuses on companies within the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.

Reputation and Reliability

Pacer ETFs is known for its trend-following and rules-based investment strategies. They have a good track record for creating innovative ETFs.

Management Expertise

Pacer ETFs has a dedicated team of investment professionals with experience in developing and managing various ETF strategies.

Investment Objective

Goal

The fund seeks to provide capital appreciation over the long term.

Investment Approach and Strategy

Strategy: The ETF follows a rules-based index strategy, selecting companies based on free cash flow yield and growth metrics.

Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of US small-cap companies.

Market Position

Market Share: Data not reliably available.

Total Net Assets (AUM): 284395759.33

Competitors

Key Competitors

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Competitive Landscape

The small-cap ETF market is competitive with many established players. SMOG differentiates itself through its focus on free cash flow and growth. A disadvantage is its relatively smaller size compared to larger, more established ETFs. Advantages include the potential for higher growth due to the specific factor tilts.

Financial Performance

Historical Performance: Data not reliably available.

Benchmark Comparison: Data not reliably available.

Expense Ratio: 0.59

Liquidity

Average Trading Volume

The ETF has a reasonable average trading volume, allowing for relatively easy entry and exit for most investors.

Bid-Ask Spread

The bid-ask spread is typically reasonable, which helps mitigate trading costs.

Market Dynamics

Market Environment Factors

Economic growth, interest rate changes, and investor sentiment towards small-cap stocks can significantly affect SMOG's performance.

Growth Trajectory

SMOG's growth trajectory is dependent on the performance of its underlying holdings and the continued attractiveness of its investment strategy.

Moat and Competitive Advantages

Competitive Edge

SMOG's competitive edge lies in its unique blend of free cash flow yield and growth factor exposure within the small-cap universe. This strategy potentially identifies companies that are not only financially sound but also possess strong growth opportunities. By focusing on these specific characteristics, the ETF aims to deliver superior long-term performance compared to broader small-cap benchmarks. The rules-based approach provides transparency and consistency in stock selection.

Risk Analysis

Volatility

Small-cap stocks are inherently more volatile than large-cap stocks; therefore, SMOG may exhibit higher volatility than broader market ETFs.

Market Risk

The ETF is subject to market risk, including the risk of economic downturns and industry-specific challenges that can affect its holdings.

Investor Profile

Ideal Investor Profile

The ideal investor is one seeking capital appreciation through exposure to small-cap stocks and comfortable with potentially higher volatility.

Market Risk

SMOG is more suitable for long-term investors who believe in the potential of small-cap growth and have a higher risk tolerance.

Summary

Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (SMOG) offers exposure to small-cap companies with strong free cash flow and growth potential. Its rules-based approach provides a transparent and consistent investment strategy. The fund's performance is subject to the volatility inherent in small-cap stocks. It is best suited for long-term investors with a higher risk tolerance looking for capital appreciation and this is demonstrated by its expense ratio of 0.59.

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Upturn AI Summarization Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.

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About Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF

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The index uses a rules-based methodology that seeks to provide exposure to small-capitalization U.S. companies with above average free cash flow margins. Under normal circumstances, the fund will seek to invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of small-capitalization companies ("small cap") that are principally traded in the United States. The fund is non-diversified.

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