COWZ vs SCHD vs VOO: Reviewed by CFA Charterholder

I’m analyzing the Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF (COWZ) and comparing it with SCHD and VOO. I’ll explain in plain language how COWZ works, what free cash flow yield means, and why this ETF has grown from under $1B in 2021 to over $25B today.

In this review, I cover:
✅How COWZ selects the top 100 companies from the Russell 1000 using free cash flow yield
✅The differences between COWZ’s strategy and SCHD’s dividend focus, plus VOO’s broad-market approach
✅Key insights on free cash flow, enterprise value, and why these metrics matter for long-term investing

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[bentobox]

I love your logical analysis on COWZ. This is perfect as I'm looking to pair VTI with another high performing ETF with less correlation. Eagerly waiting on your next video.

[jesster]

Another great video! Thanks again for the info and insight

[maneugeni]

I have some VFLO, which is similar to COWZ but more forward looking and with larger CAP. I also have a small exposure to COWZ, which has done well since I apparently my timing was good.

[Whippersnapper]

I would love to see you analyze some of the Cash Cow "Growth" flavors of these ETFs like Pacer's COWG and QQQG, Invesco's QOWZ, and Victory Shares' GFLW. How does the Cash Cow "Growth" strategy differ from the regular Cash Cow approach? Note that Themes' SMCF seems to be beating out some of the other small cap cash cow funds and might be worth a look and a mention.

[MrDboydeluxe]

I'm still holding SCHD but jeez the under performance is straining my patience. Thankfully I have a lot more $$$ in CGDV in the large cap arena.

[maryanncorey]

Would love your thoughts on wisdom tree ETF WTV and I shares Divb as they are comparable strategies

[FrasierCrane]

Cowz vs schg which one you recommend if i want to invest $30K and hold on to next 3 years ? after that i want to cash out