Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM)

NASDAQ: QTUM · Real-Time Price · USD
113.58
+0.60 (0.53%)
Dec 5, 2025, 1:32 PM EST - Market open
0.53%
Assets$3.04B
Expense Ratio0.40%
PE Ratio29.72
Shares Out27.75M
Dividend (ttm)$0.74
Dividend Yield0.65%
Ex-Dividend DateSep 24, 2025
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Payout Ratio19.38%
Volume224,950
Open113.72
Previous Close112.98
Day's Range112.94 - 114.33
52-Week Low62.70
52-Week High115.75
Beta1.17
Holdings80
Inception DateSep 5, 2018

About QTUM

Fund Home Page

The Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in information technology equity. The fund tracks an adjusted-equal-weighted index of companies involved in the research and development of quantum computers. QTUM was launched on Sep 5, 2018 and is issued by Defiance.

Asset Class Equity
Category Technology
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol QTUM
ETF Provider Defiance
Index Tracked BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index

Top 10 Holdings

21.25% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Tower Semiconductor Ltd.TSEM2.86%
Rigetti Computing, Inc.RGTI2.34%
Teradyne, Inc.TER2.29%
Intel CorporationINTC2.15%
Coherent Corp.COHR2.14%
Micron Technology, Inc.MU2.05%
MongoDB, Inc.MDB1.96%
Alphabet, Inc.GOOGL1.84%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.AMD1.83%
Global Unichip Corp.34431.79%
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Dividends

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Sep 24, 2025$0.23875Sep 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025$0.26564Jun 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025$0.15761Mar 27, 2025
Dec 27, 2024$0.0751Dec 30, 2024
Sep 25, 2024$0.11783Sep 26, 2024
Jun 26, 2024$0.19939Jun 27, 2024
Full Dividend History

Performance

QTUM had a total return of 59.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 24.23%.

News

Pichai Says Quantum Is Where 'AI Was 5 Years Ago' — Are Quantum Stocks The Next Moonshot Trade?

In a recent interview, Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) CEO Sundar Pichai dropped one of the most quietly explosive comments of the year — and it wasn't about AI. Speaking on BBC Newsnight,...

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8 days ago - Benzinga

Why Now Could Be the Right Time to Buy the Defiance Quantum ETF

Quantum computing is advancing faster than expected, and big tech is pouring billions into it. If quantum becomes the next major tech theme, early investors could benefit the most.

9 days ago - The Motley Fool

1 Standout Quantum Computing ETF That's High on My Watch List Right Now

This fund is the seasoned veteran in the quantum computing ETF space. It does an admirable job of spreading bets across pure-play quantum stocks and broader technology companies.

19 days ago - The Motley Fool

Hot tech stock ETFs, from AI to quantum computing, have made investors lots of money. Is it time to sell?

Thematic ETFs tied to trends like artificial intelligence and quantum computing have drawn billions in new money into the market, and the portfolios have been rewarding investors with big gains. But E...

21 days ago - CNBC

Rigetti, D-Wave Stocks Down, ETF Reactions Diverge In Market Shakeup

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4 weeks ago - Benzinga

1 Impressive Quantum Computing ETF I'm Strongly Considering Right Now

The Defiance Quantum ETF gives investors exposure to nearly 80 quantum computing stocks. It has a 0.40% expense ratio, low for a specialized ETF like this.

4 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

QTUM – The Defiance Quantum Computing ETF – Tops $3 Billion AUM, Maintains 5-Star Morningstar Rating Amid Quantum Boom

MIAMI, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs, a pioneer in thematic investing, today announced that its  Defiance Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) has surpassed $3 billion in assets under manage...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

QTUM: Capturing The Synergistic Relationship Between Quantum Computing And AI

The Defiance Quantum ETF offers diversified exposure to quantum computing and AI, earning a Strong Buy rating for growth investors. QTUM has delivered a 44% total return since late 2024, with recent f...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Here Is the Easiest Way for Investors to Gain Exposure to the Quantum Computing Theme

The fund has surged 38% year to date as quantum computing breakthroughs capture investor attention, but extreme valuations among pure-play stocks suggest caution is warranted. Broad diversification ac...

6 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

QTUM: One Last Look At Quantum Stocks

Defiance Quantum ETF offers exposure to quantum computing but is diversified with mainstream tech stocks like MSFT, GOOG, and NVDA. QTUM's 75% one-year gain was driven by both quantum pure plays (QBTS...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Quantum Computing: Overvalued And Not Much To Show For

Pure-play quantum computing stocks like IonQ, D-Wave Quantum, Quantum Computing, and Rigetti Computing are massively overvalued, with hype-driven valuations far exceeding fundamentals. Current revenue...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

QTUM: AI Momentum Is A Gift And A Curse

QTUM just hit a 52-week high and investor interest in frontier computing has never been higher, but that means that risks have also never been higher. My previous issues with QTUM have not changed, si...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Defiance's QTUM – Quantum Computing ETF - Surpasses $2 Billion AUM as Quantum Computing Sector Attracts Surging Interest

MIAMI, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs, a pioneer in thematic investing, announced that its QTUM – Defiance Quantum Computing ETF – has surpassed $2 billion in assets under management...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Worldwide Exchange: ETF Flows Week of August 11

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4 months ago - CNBC Television

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4 months ago - The Motley Fool

QTUM Provides A Unique Approach To Investing In Quantum Computing

QTUM offers low-cost, equal-weighted exposure to quantum computing and machine learning companies, minimizing concentration risk and appealing to tech-focused investors. The ETF tracks the BlueStar Ma...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

QTUM: Riding The Quantum Wave, Without Drowning In Risk

Quantum computing is still early-stage; real-world applications and winners are unclear, making stock picking risky after recent price surges. Defiance Quantum ETF offers diversified exposure to quant...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

QTUM: Better Buy Than The Quantum Stocks

QTUM ETF offers exposure to quantum computing and machine learning, but isn't a pure quantum play; it's a mix of tech, semiconductors, and some defense stocks. Despite dilution from non-core holdings,...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

QTUM: Fairly Valued Tech Fund With Quantum Flavor

Defiance Quantum ETF is more of a diversified tech fund with a quantum flavor, featuring big tech stocks and some quantum companies. The fund's passive strategy follows the BlueStar Quantum Computing ...

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

QTUM: The Fund Has Insidiously Changed (Rating Downgrade)

QTUM's holdings have shifted from pure-play quantum computing and AI/ML firms to diversified large-cap companies, diluting its original investment focus. I initially rated QTUM as a buy for aggressive...

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

QTUM ETF: A Strategic Approach To Quantum Computing

QTUM ETF tracks the BlueStar Quantum Computing and Machine Learning Index, holding 73 stocks in the quantum computing sector with a 0.40% expense ratio and 0.60% yield. The benchmark follows a passive...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

QTUM: Our Favorite Way To Invest In Quantum Computing

The Defiance Quantum ETF offers diversified exposure to quantum computing and related tech sectors, balancing speculative and established companies. QTUM's historical performance has outpaced broader ...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Defiance ETFs' QTUM, Quantum Computing ETF, Earns 5-Star Morningstar Rating and Surpasses $1 Billion in AUM

MIAMI , Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs, a pioneer in thematic investing, is proud to announce that its QTUM – Defiance Quantum Computing ETF has achieved two significant milestones: a...

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10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

QTUM: The Only Way I'd Touch Quantum

Quantum computing, still in its infancy, promises revolutionary capabilities in niche tasks like molecular modeling and cryptography, attracting significant investor interest. The Defiance Quantum ETF...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Interested in Investing in Quantum Computing Stocks? Here's a No-Brainer Buy.

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10 months ago - The Motley Fool

ETFs Have Come A Long Way

2024 marked significant innovation in ETFs, with thematic products, single-name leveraged funds, and options-based income generation gaining traction among retail investors. Sylvia Jablonski, CEO and ...

11 months ago - Seeking Alpha

$QTUM, Defiance Quantum Computing ETF, Surpasses $1 Billion in AUM

MIAMI, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs is thrilled to announce that QTUM—Defiance Quantum Computing ETF has reached a major milestone, surpassing $1 billion in assets under management ...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

The QTUM ETF Is OK - But It May Not Be What You Think It Is

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11 months ago - Seeking Alpha

QTUM: A Safer Bet On The Quantum Theme

The Defiance Quantum ETF has benefited from net fund flows as it seems to have benefited from positive news sentiment around the quantum computing theme in December 2024. In reality, QTUM has limited ...

11 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Want to Buy a Quantum Computing Stock in 2025? You Might Consider This Quantum Computing ETF.

Pure-play quantum computing stocks skyrocketed in December, driven by the announcement from Alphabet's (GOOG 1.31%) (GOOGL 1.25%) Google unit of a big breakthroughs in the field on Dec. 9. Its accompl...

11 months ago - The Motley Fool

Interested in Quantum Computing but Can't Decide Which Stocks to Buy? You Might Want to Check Out This ETF.

During the past few months, a new pocket of the artificial intelligence (AI) realm has come into the spotlight. Investors have been cheering on quantum computing stocks, and companies such as IonQ, Ri...

11 months ago - The Motley Fool

QTUM: Investing In Quantum The Right Way

Quantum stocks are highly volatile, making diversified exposure through the Defiance Quantum ETF a safer investment option with reasonable fees and balanced exposure. Alphabet's advancements in quantu...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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Quantum Stocks Leap

Alphabet has continued to surge higher since last week following news about its Willow quantum computing chip. The stock's recent jump higher has taken it back to new all-time highs. Since the Willow ...

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1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

QTUM: Because Quantum Computing Could Be The Next Big Thing In Technology

Google's Willow chip marks a breakthrough in quantum computing, reducing errors and performing computations exponentially faster than classical computers. Quantum computing stocks like Rigetti, IonQ, ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Defiance Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) Surpasses $400 Million. $QTUM YTD Performance 40%+

MIAMI, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs is thrilled to announce that QTUM - Defiance Quantum Computing ETF has reached a major milestone, surpassing $400 million in assets under managem...

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1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

QTUM: For A Futuristic Tomorrow

Defiance Quantum ETF offers exposure to companies leading in quantum computing, machine learning, and groundbreaking tech, aiming to revolutionize various industries. QTUM follows the BlueStar Quantum...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Defiance ETFs Announces Transition of QTUM and SIXG from NYSE Arca to Nasdaq

NEW YORK, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs is pleased to announce that, effective on or about August 13, 2024, the Defiance Quantum ETF (NYSE Arca: QTUM) and the Defiance Connective Tec...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

QTUM ETF: An Entanglement Of Unfocused Tech Themes

QTUM invests in companies at the forefront of quantum computing and machine learning. The fund has been a big winner over the past year amid the market rally but trails tech sector benchmarks. QTUM ca...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

QTUM: Strong Returns And Favorably Valued Through An Equally Weighted Approach

Defiance Quantum ETF is a buy due to its modified equally weighted approach and focus on the field of quantum computing. Quantum computing has significant implications for the next generation of techn...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

$QTUM, Defiance's Quantum Computing ETF, Surpasses $200 Million in Assets

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $QTUM #AI--Defiance ETFs, a leading ETF sponsor dedicated to income and thematic investing, is delighted to announce that the Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) has surpassed $200...

2 years ago - Business Wire

QTUM: A Quantum-Focused ETF With Powerful Optionality

Quantum computing is a nascent field with substantial funding for existing projects as well as applications on the horizon. McKinsey's 2023 Technology Trends Outlook predicts growth in job postings an...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

Defiance Quantum ETF Is Charged With Momentum

The NASDAQ index for tech companies has rebounded, making quantum computing and artificial intelligence thematic ETFs more attractive for long-term investment. Talk of an economic recession has increa...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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2 years ago - The Motley Fool

QTUM: A Way To Invest In Quantum Computing And AI

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2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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