Pacer ETFs has introduced a new suite of income-focused equity ETFs that aim to deliver cash distributions multiple times higher than the yields offered by mainstream stock market indices.

Pacer ETFs has instituted a new series of products with the launch of a trio of ‘Structured Outcome Strategy’ ETFs on Cboe BZX Exchange.

Pacer is set to roll out a modification to the methodology powering its flagship equity Trendpilot ETFs with the introduction of an ‘Extreme Valuation Trigger’.

Pacer has extended its ETF offering by bolting on two factor-based strategies it has acquired from New York issuer Salt Financial.

Pacer ETFs has partnered with Lunt Capital Management to launch three US equity ETFs that rotate between factor exposures based on Lunt’s proprietary relative strength methodology. Sean O’Hara, President of Pacer ETFs, said, “Given the increased market volatility seen in 2020, it is now more important than ever to incorporate investment solutions that can rely on strategy and timeliness to navigate market uncertainty. The introduction of the Pacer Lunt Alternator ETF Series seeks to give investors just that — potential to circumvent volatility and focus on the factors that make an investment most attractive.”

Pacer ETFs has unveiled a new thematic equity ETF that invests in companies providing goods and services to help humanity deal with biological threats, whether natural or man-made. The Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS US) has listed on Cboe BZX Exchange and comes with an expense ratio of 0.70%.

Pacer ETFs has acquired the American Energy Independence ETF (USAI US) from midstream energy infrastructure asset manager SL Advisors. The fund, which currently houses $10 million in AUM, offers passive exposure to North American companies providing infrastructure supporting US energy supplies. Sean O’Hara, President of Pacer ETFs Distributors, commented, “Our priority remains providing best-in-class investment options, which is why we continue to seek investment opportunities we think demonstrate long-term potential. We see the midstream energy infrastructure sector as a market with tremendous opportunity.”

Pacer ETFs has launched its first ‘Trendpilot’ bond product. The new Pacer Trendpilot US Bond ETF (PTBD US), which has listed on NYSE Arca, invests in US high-yield bonds when the outlook is perceived to be positive and allocates part or all of its capital Treasuries when the outlook is thought to be less favourable. Sean O’Hara, President of Pacer ETFs, commented, “Our new Trendpilot bond ETF gives investors exposure to potentially higher yielding fixed income assets that complement a portfolio, but with the added benefit of a risk management strategy.”

Pacer ETFs has launched five new funds in the US, expanding the firm’s ‘Trendpilot’ and ‘Cash Cows’ suites of ETFs. Sean O’Hara, President of Pacer ETFs Distributors, commented, “Quiet days in the market are few and far between, and investors are worried about their long-term investment horizons. We’ve expanded two of our product lines to give investors more options in these popular strategies.”

Pacer ETFs has reached the $4 billion assets under management milestone, adding over $1bn AUM within just four months, amid strong demand for the firm’s ‘Trendpilot’ range of ETFs which aim to help investors navigate turbulent markets. Sean O’Hara, President of Pacer ETFs Distributors, commented, “Over the past year we have seen volatility return. It’s typical for investors to act on their emotions when markets act like they have been recently, but there are still ways to remove that inherent fear and play the market. Trendpilot’s core strategy aims to manage downside risk.”