PSFJPacer Swan SOS Flex (July) ETF
Seeks to match returns of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust up to a 14.10% cap while providing a 20% buffer against losses.
Pacer · Since 2021 (4 years)
0.60%
#2918 out of 5,332 ETFs
$34M
#3700 out of 5,332 ETFs
0.00%
4 years
#2476 out of 5,332 ETFs
Performance
1 Year
+21.5%
3 Years
+16.6%
5 Years
N/A
What's inside
Risk profile
7.3%
Moderate
-12.2%
Worst peak-to-trough loss
1.30
Excellent risk-adjusted returns
1.95
Good downside protection
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Our take
Structural notes on how this fund behaves. Read our guide on the 6 warning signs.
Buffer ETF — downside protection at a cost
Defined-outcome funds cap upside (typically 8–20%) in exchange for partial downside protection (9–30%), priced via options. Fees are materially higher than the underlying index (often 0.70%+ vs 0.03–0.10%). For most pre-retirees, a simple stock/bond mix achieves similar downside behaviour at a fraction of the cost.
Source: Morningstar, 'Defined-Outcome ETFs: Useful or Uneconomic?' (2023)
Why we flagged this: strategy=structured_outcome + structured_outcome_strategy
Educational analysis of structural product characteristics. Not investment advice. Always read the fund prospectus and consult a qualified advisor before investing. More
Data updated on 2026-05-05