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About Defiance Quantum ETF
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Inception date
Sep 4, 2018
Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Replication method
Physical
Dividend treatment
Distributes
Distribution tax treatment
Qualified dividends
Income tax type
Capital Gains
Max ST capital gains rate
39.60%
Max LT capital gains rate
20.00%
Primary advisor
Defiance ETFs LLC
Distributor
Foreside Fund Services LLC
QTUM seeks out companies involved in the development of quantum computing and machine learning technology. Quantum computing refers to hardware and software designed to harness extremely fast computers that leverage the field of quantum mechanics, a branch of physics dealing with particles and their natural behavior. Covered technologies include the development of quantum computers, application of quantum computers, interaction between quantum and traditional computers, hardware and software for machine learning, specialized machinery for semiconductor and integrated circuit packaging, and production/processing of raw materials for quantum computing. Selected constituents are initially weighted equally, with possible downward adjustments for securities with low liquidity. QTUM is rebalanced semi-annually. Effective December 18 2020, The underlying index name changed to BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index with no change in investment strategies.
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What's in the fund
Exposure type
Electronic Technology
Technology Services
Stocks99.53%
Electronic Technology55.88%
Technology Services25.20%
Producer Manufacturing8.13%
Communications5.17%
Commercial Services2.43%
Retail Trade1.79%
Health Services0.93%
Bonds, Cash & Other0.47%
Mutual fund0.34%
Cash0.13%
Stock breakdown by region
North America59.64%
Asia22.87%
Europe16.36%
Middle East1.13%
Latin America0.00%
Africa0.00%
Oceania0.00%
Top 10 holdings
Dividends
Dividend payout history
Assets under management (AUM)
Fund Flows
Frequently Asked Questions
QTUM invests in stocks. The fund's major sectors are Electronic Technology, with 55.88% stocks, and Technology Services, with 25.20% of the basket. The assets are mostly located in the North America region.
QTUM top holdings are D-Wave Quantum Inc. and Rigetti Computing, Inc., occupying 6.85% and 2.42% of the portfolio correspondingly.
QTUM last dividends amounted to 0.16 USD. The quarter before, the issuer paid 0.08 USD in dividends, which shows a 52.35% increase.
QTUM assets under management is 1.30 B USD. It's risen 24.91% over the last month.
QTUM fund flows account for 877.89 M USD (1 year). Many traders use this metric to get insight into investors' sentiment and evaluate whether it's time to buy or sell the fund.
Yes, QTUM pays dividends to its holders with the dividend yield of 0.64%. The last dividend (Mar 27, 2025) amounted to 0.16 USD. The dividends are paid quarterly.
QTUM shares are issued by Defiance ETFs LLC under the brand Defiance. The ETF was launched on Sep 4, 2018, and its management style is Passive.
QTUM expense ratio is 0.40% meaning you'd have to pay 0.40% of your investment to help manage the fund.
QTUM follows the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index. ETFs usually track some benchmark seeking to replicate its performance and guide asset selection and objectives.
QTUM invests in stocks.
QTUM price has risen by 15.08% over the last month, and its yearly performance shows a 35.64% increase. See more dynamics on QTUM price chart.
NAV returns, another gauge of an ETF dynamics, have risen by 13.01% over the last month, showed a 7.56% increase in three-month performance and has increased by 37.27% in a year.
NAV returns, another gauge of an ETF dynamics, have risen by 13.01% over the last month, showed a 7.56% increase in three-month performance and has increased by 37.27% in a year.
QTUM trades at a premium (0.08%) meaning the ETF is trading at a higher price than the calculated NAV.