New ETF Offers a Systematic Approach to International Country & Region Rotation Using the Momentum Factor
GLASTONBURY, Conn., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Symmetry Partners (“Symmetry”), a leading investment manager, today launched the Symmetry Panoramic International Country Momentum ETF (Ticker: ICMO), designed to provide investors with systematic exposure to international countries and regions demonstrating strong relative momentum.
ICMO is grounded in a dynamic, rules-based strategy that uses cross-sectional momentum to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing in the international countries and regions of the MSCI ACWI ex-US universe that have the strongest relative performance.
With returns of the top 13 performing countries over the last 15 years (through 8/2026)1 averaging almost 27% annually, a strategy focused on trying to identify the best performing countries exhibiting positive momentum offers the potential for enhanced returns.
Symmetry’s new ETF combines robust, research-backed momentum signals with a disciplined rebalancing approach to capture evolving international trends. The strategy allocates 75% of the portfolio to the highest-performing countries, based on 6- and 12-month momentum signals, and 25% of the portfolio to 1 of 3 international regions, International Developed, Emerging Markets, or the Total International Market, again based on momentum signals.
As International and Emerging Markets have demonstrated strong performance in recent years, ICMO may provide Financial Advisors and investors with a compelling solution for international diversification* and potential return enhancement. ICMO can , be used in place of or as a supplement to a traditional International core allocation, act as an active- strategy replacement, or enhance a factor-tilted portfolio.
“ICMO demonstrates our continued commitment to providing innovative, rules-based solutions,” said David Connelly, CEO of Symmetry Partners. “We believe this ETF delivers a distinctive way to capture changing leadership in international markets and is a wonderful complement to the Symmetry Panoramic Sector Momentum ETF (Ticker: SMOM) launched in September 2025.”
Symmetry Partners is known for its evidence-based investment approach and suite of solutions designed to help financial advisors better serve their clients. The launch of ICMO further expands the firm’s investment lineup, reflecting growing demand for factor-driven, dynamic investment options.
1 Morningstar Direct, as of 8/25/2026. Based on MSCI Indices *Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss.
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There are risks involved in investing, including loss of principal. Asset allocation may not protect against market risk. Shares of ETFs are not individually redeemable directly with the ETF. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price, which may be higher or lower than the net asset value (NAV).
Symmetry Partners, LLC serves as an investment adviser to Symmetry Funds. The funds are distributed by SEI Investment Distribution Co. (SIDCO), which is not affiliated with Symmetry Partners, LLC, or Vident Asset Management.
Principal Investment Risks: As with all exchange-traded funds, there is the risk that you could lose money through your investment in the Fund. A Fund share is not a bank deposit and it is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Other principal risks include, but not limited to: Market Risk; ETF Risks; Equity Risk; Geographic Focus Risk; Foreign Investment Risk; Large-, Mid-, Small- Capitalization Companies Risk; Foreign Currency Risk; Index Tracking Error Risk; Depositary Receipts Risk; Asset Allocation Risk; Operational Risk; Liquidity Risk; Valuation Risk; High Portfolio Turnover Risk. International and Emerging Markets Risk; Momentum Style Risk; Quantitative Investing Risk; Non-Diversified Risk; Active Management Risk
MSCI ACWI ex USA NR USD: A broad global equity index representing large-and mid-cap companies across developed and emerging markets excluding the United States. The index reflects the net total return, assuming dividends are reinvested after applicable withholding taxes, and is denominated in U.S. dollars.
Cross-Sectional Momentum – A method that ranks a set of assets against one another by recent return strength.
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