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QTUM

Defiance Quantum ETF

First dedicated quantum-computing ETF (2018): ~89 stocks mixing quantum pure-plays (IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave) with semiconductor and defense names. Assets grew to ~$6B through the 2025-26 quantum investment wave. Moved its listing to Nasdaq in August 2024.

EquityTER 0.40%Dist.
TER
0.40%
AUM
$6B
Holdings
~89
Data Range
— → —

Key Facts

ISIN
US26922A4206
Issuer
Defiance
Benchmark
BlueStar Quantum Computing and Machine Learning Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.40%
Assets Under Management
$6B approx.
Inception Date
2018-09-04
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NASDAQ
Number of Holdings
~89
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Who Is This ETF For?

General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Defiance (metadata); research profile — price series pendingLast verified: 2026-08-28

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

First dedicated quantum-computing ETF (2018): ~89 stocks mixing quantum pure-plays (IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave) with semiconductor and defense names. Assets grew to ~$6B through the 2025-26 quantum investment wave. Moved its listing to Nasdaq in August 2024.
QTUM has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.40%, which means you pay $40 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, QTUM is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
QTUM is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
QTUM uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the BlueStar Quantum Computing and Machine Learning Index index directly.