IMOM: Better Tactical ETF Than Long-Term Holding

The Alpha Architect Intl Quantitative Momentum ETF targets high-momentum international stocks, with a concentrated 50-stock portfolio and high turnover. IMOM has strong growth metrics without sacrificing value, and is heavily weighted in Japan and industrials, increasing sector and country risk. Despite underperforming EFA and peer momentum ETFs long-term, IMOM has outperformed them over the past year.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 6, 2026

ETF Odds & Ends: 2022 Leads 2021 For Launches

Meanwhile, several funds had changes to their indexes, names or expense ratios.

ETFcom • Feb 8, 2022

Alpha Architect Switches ETFs to Active Management

Alpha Architect is switching its ETFs over to active management. Effective Monday, the Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF (IMOM), the Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF (IVAL), the Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF (QMOM), the Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL), and the Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF (VMOT) have changed from being passively managed (tracking [.

ETF Trends • Feb 1, 2022

ETF Odds & Ends: Muted Launches, More Closures

Closures are racking up at a steady but slow pace.

ETFcom • Jan 25, 2022

Week 13 MDA Breakout Stocks - April 2021: Short-Term Picks To Give You An Edge

Two new breakout stocks for Week 13 of 2021 with better than 10% short-term upside potential. This past week one selection gained over 10% with KIRK +16.2% in the early part of the week before giving back all its gains and more.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 29, 2021

5 International ETFs Beating S&P 500 in 2020

These international ETFs have outdone the S&P 500 this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 24, 2020