This new ETF provides a systematic approach to utilizing momentum factors for rotation between international countries and regions.
Glastonbury, Connecticut, September 29, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Leading investment management firm Symmetry Partners (referred to as “Symmetry”) today launched Symmetry Panoramic International Country Momentum ETF (code: ICMO). This product is designed to systematically provide investors with exposure to international countries and regions that have strong relative momentum performance.
ICMO Based on a dynamic, rule-driven strategy, it utilizes cross-sectional momentum to invest in the international countries and regions with relatively strong performance within the scope of MSCI ACWI (excluding the United States; MSCI ACWI ex-US), in order to seek long-term capital appreciation.
According to data from Morningstar Direct as of August 25, 2026, based on the MSCI index, the top 13 countries that have performed the best over the past 15 years (as of August 2026) have had an average annual return rate of nearly 27%. The company stated that its strategy of focusing on identifying the countries with positive momentum has the potential to enhance returns.
Symmetry indicates that this new ETF combines momentum signals with a disciplined rebalancing approach, supported by solid research, in order to capture the evolving trends of the international market. The strategy allocates 75% of the portfolio to the countries with the strongest performance, selected based on 6-month and 12-month momentum signals; the remaining 25% is allocated to one of three international regions: developed international markets, emerging markets, or the overall international market, also determined by momentum signals.
The company stated that, given the strong performance of international and emerging markets in recent years, ICMO can provide financial advisors and investors with an attractive international diversification option that is expected to enhance returns. ICMO can replace traditional international core portfolios or serve as a supplement to them; it can also replace active management strategies or be used to strengthen factor-weighted investment portfolios.
Symmetry Partners CEO David Connelly stated: " ICMO reflects our ongoing commitment to providing innovative, rule-based solutions. We believe that this ETF offers a unique way to seize changes in the international market leadership and is also an excellent complement to the Symmetry Panoramic Sector Momentum ETF (code: SMOM) launched in September 2025."
Symmetry Partners is known for its evidence-based investment methods and a series of solutions that help financial advisors serve their clients better. The launch of ICMO further expands the company's investment product line and also reflects the growing market demand for factor-driven, dynamic investment options.
Note 1: Morningstar Direct, as of August 25, 2026. Based on the MSCI index.
Diversified investment does not guarantee profits, nor can it ensure the avoidance of losses.About Symmetry
Symmetry Partners is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) headquartered in Grantham, Connecticut. It has established an ecosystem that encompasses investment products and advisory services to support financial advisors.
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Investment involves risks, including the possibility of losing principal. Asset allocation may not be able to protect against market risks. Shares of ETF cannot be redeemed directly by investors from ETF. Shares of ETF are traded at market prices, which may be higher or lower than the net asset value of the fund (NAV).
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Main investment risks:Like all exchange-traded funds, investing in this fund carries the risk of loss. Fund shares are not bank deposits and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation of the United States ( FDIC ) or any other government agency. Other major risks include, but are not limited to: market risk; ETF risk; stock risk; regional concentration risk; overseas investment risk; large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap company risk; foreign exchange risk; index tracking error risk; depositary receipt risk; asset allocation risk; operational risk; liquidity risk; valuation risk; high turnover rate risk; international and emerging market risk; momentum style risk; quantitative investment risk; non-diversification risk; active management risk.
MSCI ACWI ex USA NR USD: A broad-based global stock index that represents large-cap and mid-cap companies in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. This index reflects net total returns, assuming that dividends are reinvested after deducting applicable withholding taxes, and is denominated in US dollars.
Cross-sectional momentum ( Cross - Sectional Momentum ): A method of ranking a set of assets based on the strength of recent returns.
