Pacer ETFs Kicks Off 2026 with Launch of Two New Quality Free Cash Flow-Focused ETFs, One International Growth Fund, and the Expansion of the Sales Management Team

The Addition of R&D and High Dividend Strategies Completes Five-Fund S&P Quality FCF Suite Alongside Recent Launch of International Export Leaders ETF

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacer ETFs celebrates the launch of three new strategic funds, the Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders ETF (QFRD), the Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF High Dividend ETF (QFHD) and the Pacer International Export Leaders ETF (PIEL). These strategic product additions underscore Pacer’s commitment to driving firm growth by delivering innovative, rules-based solutions that meet the evolving needs of investors in the new year.

The Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders ETF seeks to track the S&P 500® Quality FCF R&D Leaders Index, which measures the performance of 50 companies within the S&P 500 that exhibit high research and development (R&D) intensity while maintaining superior free cash flow margins. This strategy is designed to target companies that aggressively reinvest in future growth without sacrificing the financial discipline and capital efficiency associated with free cash flow.

Simultaneously, the Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF High Dividend ETF tracks the S&P 500 Quality FCF High Dividend Index, an index of high dividend-yielding companies within the S&P 500 that have maintained consistent dividend payments for at least five years while meeting high FCF quality requirements. This strategy aims to offer investors exposure to companies with operational health that can potentially support and sustain their dividend distributions by using FCF as a rigorous health check on yield. These two funds join the Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF Aristocrats ETF (LCOW), the Pacer S&P MidCap 400 Quality FCF Aristocrats ETF (MCOW), and the Pacer S&P SmallCap 600 Quality FCF Aristocrats ETF (SCOW) to provide a comprehensive lineup of quality-focused strategies across various market segments.

The additions of QFRD and QFHD expand Pacer’s rules-based offerings powered by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The new funds bring Pacer’s total funds launched under the index relationship to five within the last 12 months.

”The S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders Index and the S&P 500 Quality FCF High Dividend Index show how free cash flow, when combined with other factors, can deliver enhanced exposures – whether supporting innovation and long-term growth or providing sustainable income,” said Rupert Watts, Head of Factors and Dividends at S&P Dow Jones Indices. “This latest launch further expands the index-linked products based on S&P DJI’s underlying Quality FCF framework, reflecting the strength of our ongoing collaboration with Pacer and our commitment to delivering transparent, rules-based benchmark solutions for market participants.”

Complementing the S&P suite expansion is the recently launched Pacer International Export Leaders ETF (PIEL). PIEL offers exposure to approximately 100 large- and mid-capitalization non-U.S. companies that demonstrate a high percentage of foreign sales and strong free cash flow margins. By targeting companies with healthy balance sheets and strong brand recognition in the global marketplace, PIEL provides a timely tool for investors seeking international quality and long-term growth potential.

"Our focus in 2026 is providing advisors with a toolkit that is as resilient as it is innovative," says Sean O’Hara, President of Pacer ETFs. "Expanding our Quality FCF and Leaders series reinforces our commitment to delivering the strategic, rules-based solutions Pacer is known for.”

As the company continues to grow, Pacer is also proud to expand its sales management support with the addition of a new National Sales Manager and two regional sales managers.

About Pacer ETFs

Pacer ETFs is a strategy-driven exchange-traded fund provider with 59 ETFs and over $38 billion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2025). Pacer ETFs is focused on addressing investors’ needs through its multiple fund families including, the Pacer Trendpilot® Series, Pacer Cash Cows ETF™ Series, Pacer Custom ETF Series, Pacer Leaders ETF Series, Pacer Factor ETF Series and Pacer Swan SOS ETF Series.

Disclosures

Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus. A copy may be obtained by visiting www.paceretfs.com or calling 1-877-337-0500. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

An investment in the Funds is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal. Pacer ETF shares may be bought and sold on an exchange through a brokerage account. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce investment returns. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for ETF shares will be developed or maintained. The risks associated with this fund are detailed in the prospectus and could include factors such as calculation methodology risk, concentration risk, currency exchange rate risk, equity market risk, ETF risks, European investments risk, geographic concentration risk, foreign sales risk, foreign securities risk, index provider risk, large- and mid-capitalization investing risk, new fund risk, non-diversification risk, passive investment risk, sector risk, style risk, thematic investing risk, tracking risk, tracking error risk, and/or special risks of exchange traded funds.

Dividends are not guaranteed.

The “S&P 500 ® Quality FCF R&D Leaders Index” and the “S&P 500® Quality FCF High Dividend ® Index” are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and its affiliates and have been licensed for use by Pacer ETFs. “S&P®”, S&P 500® and the names of the indices listed above are trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”) and “Dow Jones®” is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”) and have been licensed for use by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and its affiliates. Pacer ETFs have not been passed on by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and its affiliates as to their legality or suitability. Pacer ETFs based on the S&P 500 Quality FCF R&D Leaders Index and S&P 500 Quality FCF High Dividend Index are not sponsored or sold by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, Dow Jones, S&P or their respective affiliates, and they make no representation regarding the advisability of investing in Pacer ETFs. THESE ENTITIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO PACER ETFS.

Not FDIC Insured. May Lose Value. Not Bank Guaranteed.
© 2026, Pacer Financial, Inc., All rights reserved.
Distributor: Pacer Financial, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC, an affiliate of Pacer Advisors, Inc.