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GCOW ETF · Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF
The GCOW Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by PACER ETFs. It is built to track an index: Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Index. The GCOW ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 98 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofGlobal Large Cap1M perf.-2.42%
Last price
$45.26
1M perf.
-1.89%
1M flows
+€70M
AuM
€2.74B
E/R
0.6%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
GCOW
$45.26
Performance & flows
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GCOW
$45.27
+12.06%
Global Large Cap
+2.24%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.89%  | +12.06% | +28.57%  | +62.62% | +88.95% | -3.76% | +10.74% | +10.74% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/11/2026
$45.27
1D NAV change
+0.17%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
98
Inception date
2/22/2016
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (the “Fund”) is an exchange traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Index (the “Index”).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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1M perf.
-0.24%
E/R
0.38%
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +12.06% | +28.57%  | +62.62% | +88.95% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
25.62%
United Kingdom
15.60%
France
8.30%
Japan
7.82%
Switzerland
6.37%
Canada
5.78%
Germany
5.53%
Australia
4.54%
Unavailable
1.96%
Other
18.48%
Sectors
Energy
20.22%
Consumer Staples
16.54%
Communication Services
13.80%
Health Care
13.28%
Industrials
11.10%
Materials
7.30%
Consumer Discretionary
5.53%
Utilities
3.93%
Unavailable
7.32%
Other
0.98%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 98
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
RIO TINTO
DK0062498333
PHILLIP MORRIS
BHP GROUP LTD
EXXON
CHEVRON TEXACO
NOVARTIS
GB00BVZK7T90
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL
TOTALENERGIES SE
ALTRIA GROUP
ENEL GLOBAL TRADING
MERCK & CO INC
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
BP
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about GCOW ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
GCOW’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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51.66% of holdings have positive scoring
50.35% of holdings have negative scoring
25.92%
22.20%
29.82%
16.13%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Net Tax Index - USD
Index ticker
PGCCHDNR Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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PACER ETFs
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Number of funds
63
Total AuM
€34.07B
Expense ratio range
0.49% - 0.85%
Average expense ratio
0.5989%
Top 5 funds by PACER ETFs
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
COWZ | Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | €15.93B |
CALF | Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF | €2.87B |
PTLC | Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF | €2.77B |
GCOW | Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | €2.74B |
COWG | Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | €1.9B |
Frequently asked questions about GCOW
What does Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF, GCOW, invest in?
GCOW is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap Global Equities.
Which benchmark or index does GCOW replicate?
GCOW tracks the Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend Net Tax Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of GCOW?
GCOW carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.6%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was GCOW launched?
GCOW was introduced to the market on February 22, 2016. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of GCOW?
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF, GCOW, is provided by PACER ETFs. Learn more about PACER ETFs here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of GCOW?
GCOW oversees €2.74B in assets as of March 11, 2026.
How has GCOW performed lately?
Based on data from March 11, 2026, GCOW returned -1.89% over the past month, 12.06% over the last three months and 10.74% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for GCOW?
As of March 11, 2026, GCOW recorded net flows of +€69M over the last month and +€251M year-to-date.
Does GCOW distribute dividends?
GCOW follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 11, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.49%.
What are the main country or region exposures of GCOW?
As of January 31, 2026, GCOW has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and France.
In which sector or theme does GCOW invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, GCOW focuses largely on Energy, Consumer Staples and Communication Services.
How many securities does GCOW hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, GCOW holds 98 positions in its portfolio, with 31.56% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in GCOW?
As of January 31, 2026, GCOW top three holdings include RIO TINTO, DK0062498333 and PHILLIP MORRIS.
What is the base currency of GCOW?
The base currency of GCOW is USD.
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