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PAWZ (ProShares Pet Care ETF) — The Only U.S. ETF for Investors Who Love Pets

Around the world, pets are no longer seen as mere companions — they are embraced as full-fledged members of the family. As single-person households and aging populations increase, pet adoption is on the rise, and with it, the pet care industry is experiencing robust expansion.

As of 2025, the global pet care market is estimated at $324 billion, and it's projected to reach nearly $598 billion by 2033, growing at an average annual rate of 7.3%.

So, how can investors tap into the growth of this booming industry? Today’s featured ETF is the ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ) — a fund that invests across a diverse portfolio of companies in pet healthcare, retail, nutrition, insurance, and more.

* ETF Overview

  • Name: ProShares Pet Care ETF
  • Ticker: PAWZ
  • Assets Under Management (AUM): $62.6M (₩85.1B as of 2025/6/11)
  • NAV (Net Asset Value): $58.46 (as of 2025/6/11)
  • Daily Trading Volume: 2,963 shares
  • Expense Ratio: 0.50%

* Investment Strategy

  • PAWZ is the only ETF in the U.S. market dedicated entirely to the pet care industry.
  • Other ETFs may include pet-related companies within broader consumer or healthcare sectors, but PAWZ focuses exclusively on pets.
  • It tracks the FactSet Pet Care Index, targeting businesses involved in veterinary care, pet food and supplies, insurance, diagnostics, and distribution.
  • Companies span across multiple countries — including the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Europe — and industries such as healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services.
  • The portfolio is growth-oriented, composed mostly of small- and mid-cap companies, resulting in higher volatility but greater upside potential.

* Top 10 Holdings

Company Ticker Sector Business Description Weight
Chewy Inc - Class A CHWY Consumer Online retailer of pet food, toys, treats 10.80%
IDEXX Laboratories Inc IDXX Healthcare Veterinary diagnostic tools & software 9.98%
Zoetis Inc ZTS Healthcare Animal antibiotics, vaccines,
pain relievers		 9.79%
Freshpet Inc FRPT Consumer Refrigerated premium pet food 9.15%
Pets at Home Group PLC PETS.L Consumer Pet retail, vet clinics & grooming (U.K.) 7.03%
Trupanion Inc TRUP Financial Pet health insurance plans & platforms 4.94%
Vimian Group AB VIMIAN.ST Healthcare Veterinary pharmaceuticals & diagnostics 4.72%
Pet Valu Holdings Ltd PET.TO Consumer Pet supplies retailer (Canada) 4.52%
Virbac SA VIRP.PA Healthcare Pet vaccines, antiparasitics & antibiotics 4.51%
Merck & Co. Inc MRK Healthcare Animal health products via Merck Animal Health 4.50%

* Conclusion: Why Choose PAWZ?

Rather than chasing short-term trends, PAWZ is designed for long-term investors who believe in the structural shift toward a pet-centric society. If you see value in the emotional bond between people and their animals — and believe that this sentiment will continue fueling consumption — PAWZ may be the ideal ETF to align your values and your portfolio.

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