GMO International Value ETF targets deep-value non-U.S. stocks using proprietary quantitative models and active management. GMOI has outperformed the benchmark IDEV by 12% annualized since November 2024, with similar volatility and risk metrics. The fund is diversified but overweights financials and has significant exposure in Japan.
On the latest ETF 360, VettaFi's Cinthia Murphy interviewed GMO Asset Allocation's Asset Allocation Strategist Catherine LeGraw. The two discussed quality, the speculative market, and value dislocation.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJF William J. Fennie III FIDELITY D & D BAN Corp. Inc. | 445,242 | $15M | $17.25M | $2.26M | 15.04% |
cullen roche Orcam Financial Group | 21,050 | $724,349 | $819,055.5 | $94,706.5 | 13.07% |
| CGL Chester Gary Lloyd Coston, McIsaac & Partners | 986 | $31,889.58 | $38,237.08 | $6,347.5 | 19.9% |
Jill Grimes Centurion Wealth Management LLC | 11,250 | $362,172.57 | $436,275 | $74,102.43 | 20.46% |
Bert D. Barre Colonial Trust Co. / SC | 2,000 | $47,460 | $77,530 | $30,070 | 63.36% |
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The fund mentioned is an actively managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that primarily focuses on investing in international equity markets with the aim of achieving its investment goal. This ETF is distinct for its strategy of potentially allocating funds into various investment vehicles, including a mutual fund managed by GMO known as the GMO U.S. Treasury Fund. Additionally, the fund can choose to invest in money market funds that are not affiliated with GMO and directly into investments that are commonly held by money market funds. This diversified approach allows the fund to navigate through different market conditions while attempting to provide returns to its investors.
Investing primarily in international equity markets represents the core strategy of the fund. This involves buying stocks in companies outside of the investor's home country, offering exposure to the growth potential of global markets. By diversifying its portfolio across different regions and industries, the fund aims to benefit from the varied economic cycles and performances of companies on an international scale.
The fund may invest in the GMO U.S. Treasury Fund, a mutual fund advised by GMO. This strategy seeks to benefit from the comparatively stable and low-risk returns associated with U.S. government securities. Investing in this mutual fund allows the ETF to potentially safeguard against volatile market movements and economic downturns, providing a more balanced and diversified investment portfolio.
Apart from equity and mutual fund investments, the fund also considers allocating assets into money market funds not associated with GMO and directly into investments typically held by these funds. Money market funds invest in short-term, high-quality debt securities and are known for their liquidity and lower risk profile. This part of the fund's strategy aims to manage cash efficiently, ensure liquidity, and preserve capital, particularly in uncertain or turbulent market conditions.