ETF Evaluator:
Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF ()
Follow This ETF
(as of Aug 26)
Best Performing in Large Growth Over the Last Year
| 58.0% | ProShares Nasdaq-100 Drsy Wght Momt ETF (QQQA) |
| 49.0% | F/m Emerald Special Situations ETF (SPIT) |
| 45.1% | Grizzle Growth ETF (DARP) |
| 41.9% | MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF (FMTM) |
| 34.1% | US Vegan Climate ETF (VEGN) |
Risk
Index
Risk
Index
ETF Details
Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF Overview
Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF (QQQG) is a passively managed U.S. Equity Large Growth exchange-traded fund (ETF). Pacer launched the ETF in 2024.
The investment seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders Index.
The initial Index universe is typically derived from the component companies of the Nasdaq-100 Index®. The initial universe of companies is typically screened based on their average projected free cash flows and earnings (if available) over each of the next two fiscal years. Under normal circumstances, the fund will seek to invest at least 80% of the fund’s total assets in growth securities. The fund is non-diversified.
About Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF (QQQG)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 1.95 years: Bruce Kavanaugh (2024) and Danke Wang (2024). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: Pacer Nasdaq100 Top 50 CC Growth TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF has 53 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 39.2% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the U.S. Equity ETF group. Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF has 1.1% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 98.8% There is 1.1% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF has 0.1% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $20 million in total assets, which is below the $8 billion average for the Large Growth category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
QQQG Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF expense ratio is average compared to funds in the Large Growth category. Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF has an expense ratio of 0.49%, which is 1% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a C. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 77%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 74% for the Large Growth category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF returned -9.1%, which earned it a grade of F, as the Large Growth category had an average return of -3.8%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF has a trailing yield of 0.05%, which is below the 0.53% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income quarterly and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 24.0%, 17.8 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of A. The fund has returned 30.4% over the past year (grade of A).
For more ETF grades, analysis and screening tools to help your investment discovery, join AAII for a $2, full-access trial. Learn more here: https://invest.aaii.com/membership.
Otherwise, for more information about Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Csh CwsGrLdrsETF, including its riskiness, submit your email to unlock the rest of the article.
Gain access to exclusive AAII member-only content.
QQQG Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| QQQG Return (NAV) | -9.1% | 11.5% | 30.4% | na | na | na |
| QQQG Return (Price) | -9.1% | 11.6% | 30.5% | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -0.027% | -0.089% | -0.117% | na | na | na |
| Large Growth Avg | -3.8% | 2.7% | 13.0% | 19.6% | 9.9% | 15.8% |
| QQQG Grade (NAV) | F | A | A | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -5.3% | 8.8% | 17.4% | na | na | na |
| QQQG Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.0% | na | na | na |
QQQG Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| QQQG Return (NAV) | 24.0% | 14.7% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| QQQG Return (Price) | 24.0% | 14.7% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.001% | 0.004% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Large Growth Avg | 6.2% | 16.9% | 30.5% | 38.6% | -30.7% | 21.6% | 37.2% | 33.0% | -2.1% | 28.4% | 5.0% |
| QQQG Grade (NAV) | A | D | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | 17.8% | -2.2% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 0.1% |
| Total Assets: | $ 20 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 20 Mil |
| Turnover: | 77.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.49% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | Pacer Nasdaq100 Top 50 CC Growth TR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Quarterly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 2.0 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 2.0 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Kavanaugh Bruce (2024), Wang Danke (2024) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 53 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 39.2% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 1.1% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 98.8% |
| Foreign Stock: | 1.1% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | -0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.1% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Pacer |
| Phone Number: | 800-617-0004 |
| Website: | www.paceretfs.com |
| Inception Date: | August 19, 2024 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.49% (Rating: Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.49% |
