Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS)
| Assets | $4.00M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| PE Ratio | 28.73 |
| Shares Out | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 23.94% |
| Volume | 1,985 |
| Open | 40.03 |
| Previous Close | 40.02 |
| Day's Range | 40.00 - 40.03 |
| 52-Week Low | 30.30 |
| 52-Week High | 40.03 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | 3 |
| Inception Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
About VIRS
The Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LifeSci BioThreat Strategy index. The fund tracks a market-cap weighted index of US companies whose products or services address biological threats to human health. VIRS was launched on Jun 24, 2020 and is issued by Pacer.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.0723 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.1042 | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.07697 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.08002 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.07853 | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.09238 | Jun 28, 2023 |
Performance
VIRS had a total return of 35.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.08%.
News
Pacer Advisors, Inc. to Close and Liquidate the Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS) and the Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF (AFTY)
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacer Advisors, Inc. to Close and Liquidate the Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS) and the Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF (AFTY).
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