Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (January) ETF Price & Performance (PSMD)

LPL Financial LLC recently raised its stake in the Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (January) ETF by nearly 30% during the fourth quarter, acquiring an additional 3,193 shares. Bravias Capital Group LLC also entered a new position in the fund, signaling growing institutional interest in buffered ETFs amid ongoing market volatility.12

Defined-outcome ETFs, including Pacer’s Swan SOS series, are drawing attention from investors aiming to shield portfolios from market swings. These products, which use options to cap losses and gains, now offer quarterly entry points, reflecting increasing demand for risk-mitigation tools in uncertain economic conditions.32

Commonwealth Equity Services LLC increased its holdings in First Financial Bancorp. by 3.8% in the fourth quarter, while several other institutional investors also added positions. Despite a recent dip in share price, the bank’s stock remains attractive due to its steady dividend yield and strong institutional backing.4