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September 29, 2026: Symmetry Partners Launches Symmetry Panoramic International Country Momentum ETF (Ticker:ICMO)

New ETF Offers a Systematic Approach to International Country & Region Rotation Using the Momentum Factor

 

Glastonbury, CT – [9/29/26] – 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 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.

Key Highlights of ICMO:

  • Ticker: ICMO
  • Strategy: Rules-based sector rotation grounded in cross-sectional momentum signals
  • Objective: The Symmetry Panoramic International Country Momentum ETF seeks long-term capital appreciation.
  • Structure: Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) listed on NASDAQ

Symmetry Partners is known for its evidence-based investment approach and suite of solutions designed to help Advisors better serve their clients. The launch of SMOM further expands the firm’s investment lineup, reflecting growing demand for factor-driven, dynamic investment options.

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 – International investing involves special risks such as currency fluctuation, lower liquidity, political and economic uncertainties, and differences in accounting standards. Risks of foreign investing are generally intensified for investments in emerging markets. Risks for emerging markets include risks relating to the relatively smaller size and lesser liquidity of these markets, high inflation rates and adverse political developments. Risks for investing in international equity include foreign currency risk, as well as, fluctuation due to economic or political actions of foreign governments and/or less regulated or liquid markets. Momentum Style Risk – Investing in or having exposure to securities with positive momentum entails investing in securities that have had above-average recent returns. These securities may be more volatile than a broad cross-section of securities. In addition, there may be periods when the momentum style is out of favor, and during which the investment performance of the Fund using a momentum strategy may suffer. Quantitative Investing Risk – The risk that the value of securities or other investments selected using quantitative analysis can perform differently from the market as a whole or from their expected performance. This may be as a result of the momentum metrics used in building the quantitative model, the accuracy of historical data supplied by third parties, and changing sources of market returns. Non-Diversified Risk– The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest in the securities of relatively few issuers. As a result, the Fund may be more susceptible to a single adverse economic or political occurrence affecting one or more of these issuers and may experience increased volatility due to its investments in those securities. Investors should carefully assess the risks associated with an investment in the fund. Active Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed by the Adviser in selecting investments for the Fund may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other similar investment vehicles having similar investment strategies or that imperfections, errors or limitations in the tools and data used by the Adviser may cause unintended results. The Adviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value, or potential appreciation of the Fund’s investments may prove to be incorrect. If the investments selected and strategies employed by the Fund fail to produce the intended results, the Fund could underperform in comparison to other funds with similar objectives and investment strategies.

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.

Carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Fund’s full or summary prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

There are risks involved in investing, including loss of principal. Asset allocation may not protect against market risk. Investment in the fund(s) is subject to the risks of the underlying funds.

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).

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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