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Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF(QQQG)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
*as per simulation (see disclosures)- ALL
- 1Y
- 1M
- 1W
- BUY Advisory
- SELL Advisory (Profit)
- SELL Advisory (Loss)
- Profit
- Loss
- PASS (Skip)
Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for QQQG
10/28/2026: QQQG (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
QQQG provides exposure to 50 companies within the Nasdaq-100 index that are selected based on high free cash flow yield and return on invested capital. Its main strengths include a disciplined quality filter and exposure to high-growth, established US firms. It serves as a growth-tilted portfolio component for investors looking to balance innovation with financial health. Potential risks include its higher expense ratio compared to standard Nasdaq-100 trackers and sector concentration. The fund is best suited for long-term investors seeking 'Cash Cow' quality within a high-growth environment.
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 targets companies with strong growth profiles within the Nasdaq-100 universe. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | This is a strong fit while signal remains positive, as momentum often aligns with high-growth factors. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The focus on free cash flow yield provides a value-oriented filter on growth stocks. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | The fund focuses on capital appreciation and growth rather than primary dividend income generation. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | As an equity-heavy growth fund, it carries inherent market volatility not suitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a growth-oriented individual who seeks exposure to the Nasdaq-100 but prefers a quality filter based on free cash flow generation.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors looking for a strategic tilt within their growth allocation rather than active traders.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Growth stocks are inherently prone to market sentiment swings. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is fully exposed to equity market fluctuations. |
| Concentration | High | The fund is limited to a subset of 50 companies from the Nasdaq-100. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | The active selection process creates a tracking error relative to the standard Nasdaq-100. |
| Liquidity | Low | The underlying assets are highly liquid large-cap stocks. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The strategy specifically selects high-quality businesses to minimize operational risk. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Exhibits volatility consistent with large-cap growth equities, though potentially lower than the broader Nasdaq-100 due to quality screens.
Market Risk
Subject to systemic equity market risk, specifically risks related to the technology sector and large-cap growth stock valuations.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | Large-Cap US Equities | 98.5 | The fund primarily holds large-cap stocks derived from the Nasdaq-100 to ensure liquidity and stability. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1.5 | A small cash position is maintained for liquidity and to facilitate daily portfolio rebalancing activities. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -0.18% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/28/2026 |
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