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Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF(BUL)
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BUL
10/23/2026: BUL (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
The Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF (BUL) provides targeted equity exposure to U.S. companies that combine high growth projections with strong free cash flow generation. Its primary strength lies in its systematic, quality-focused methodology which seeks to avoid speculative companies by requiring tangible cash results. It is best used as a strategic growth component within a long-term portfolio, though investors should be aware of the higher expense ratio and the volatility inherent in growth-oriented equities. Key factors to monitor include the fund's sector concentration, the interest rate environment, and how well its cash-flow-first approach performs against broader market growth benchmarks.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The fund explicitly targets companies with high growth projections. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The focus on growth stocks often aligns with positive price momentum. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | While it filters for cash flow, it is fundamentally focused on growth rather than deep value. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | The primary focus is on capital appreciation rather than current yield. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The portfolio is subject to the inherent volatility of growth-oriented equities. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one seeking growth-oriented exposure with a preference for companies that maintain strong balance sheets and generate positive cash flows.
Suitability
BUL is best suited for long-term investors looking for a core growth component in their portfolio that filters for financial stability.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Growth stocks are inherently more sensitive to market sentiment and interest rate changes. |
| Market risk | High | As an equity ETF, it is fully exposed to systematic market downturns. |
| Concentration | Medium | The strategy may occasionally result in sector tilts based on where cash-flow-rich growth stocks are found. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The management fee is higher than passive index funds but standard for strategic-beta products. |
| Liquidity | Low | The fund holds highly liquid large-cap stocks, posing minimal liquidity risk. |
| Business/sector quality | Low / none | The cash-flow screening process specifically targets high-quality businesses. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
BUL exhibits volatility typical of growth-oriented equity ETFs, tending to experience sharper swings than the broader market during periods of sector rotation.
Market Risk
The fund is primarily exposed to market risk, specifically the sensitivity of growth valuations to changes in interest rates and economic outlook.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | US Large and Mid-Cap Equities | 98.5 | This provides broad equity exposure to US companies that show both strong projected growth and actual cash generation. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1.5 | A small portion of the portfolio is held in cash to manage daily liquidity and rebalancing needs. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 38.07% | Avg. Invested days 71 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/23/2026 |
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