Pet ownership can be a huge source of happiness. In a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association, 84% of participating pet owners said that their pets mostly helped to improve their mental health. In addition to providing companionship, the physical activity resulting from walking or playing with a pet can also help combat anxiety and reduce depression. Thanks to the increased focus on pets during the pandemic due to more people working from home, the pet industry is booming. According to Michigan State University, the pet industry added $303 billion to the economy last year, representing an increase of 16% over the prior year. As pet owners know, people spend a lot on their pets, regardless of economic conditions. The ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ ) is a way to play this investment theme. Although it is up a modest 7.6% YTD, it has a one-year return of almost 35%. The fund’s top holdings include pet medicine company Zoetis, dog food maker Freshpet, and e-commerce pet product retailer Chewy. PAWZ has around $65 million in assets and a 50-basis-point expense ratio.
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