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Rebalancing Process

Rebalancing ensures an ETF remains aligned with its stated index or investment strategy by periodically adjusting portfolio holdings according to predefined rules. This process helps maintain intended exposures over time as market conditions and security weights change.

 
 
 
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How Rebalancing Works

ETFs may rebalance on a set schedule or according to predefined rules. In both cases, the goal is to keep the portfolio aligned with its intended strategy, exposures, or benchmark over time.

Scheduled Rebalancing

Maintains Index Alignment

Many ETFs rebalance on a predetermined schedule, such as quarterly or annually. During these periods, holdings are adjusted to reflect changes in index constituents or weightings.

Rules-Based

Responds to Market Conditions

Some ETFs rebalance based on predefined rules or thresholds. These rules may trigger portfolio changes when specific market conditions or exposures are met.

 

Staying Aligned with the Index

When the holdings or weightings of the index tracked by an ETF change, the ETF must also adjust to accurately reflect those modifications. Rebalancing ensures the ETF continues to provide exposure that mirrors its index

 

Tax-Efficient Adjustments

Through the creation and redemption mechanism, ETFs can realign with their underlying index without triggering a taxable event for shareholders. This structure allows ETFs to operate more efficiently than many traditional investment vehicles.

Why Rebalancing Matters

Rebalancing helps an ETF stay aligned with its methodology over time. As markets move and security weights shift, the portfolio can be adjusted to help maintain the strategy’s intended profile.

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Maintains Intended Exposure

Over time, strong performers can grow into outsized positions while weaker holdings shrink. Rebalancing helps restore the portfolio to its intended exposures rather than allowing market drift to reshape the strategy.

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Supports Methodology Discipline

For index-based and rules-based ETFs, rebalancing helps ensure the portfolio continues to reflect the framework investors expect, rather than simply tracking recent price movements.

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Adapts to Portfolio Changes

As index constituents, security weights, and market conditions evolve, ETFs adjust holdings in a structured way to remain aligned with their benchmark or strategy.

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Helps Manage Concentration

Without rebalancing, a portfolio may become increasingly concentrated in certain holdings or sectors. Rebalancing helps maintain diversification over time.

Cash Cows® ETF Series

Quarterly Rebalancing.
Consistent Discipline.

The Pacer Cash Cows® ETF Series features numerous funds that rebalance on a quarterly basis, systematically refreshing holdings based on free cash flow. This disciplined process helps ensure the portfolio continues to reflect companies generating strong cash flows relative to their value.

By re-evaluating and reweighting holdings every quarter, the strategy adapts to changing market conditions while maintaining its core investment approach.

 
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