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Defiance's Quantum Computing ETF Surpasses $3.5 Billion in Assets
QTUM Earns 5-Star Morningstar Rating Reflecting Strong Risk-Adjusted Performance
Feb. 24, 2026 at 4:34pm
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Defiance ETFs announced that its Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) has surpassed $3.5 billion in assets under management and has earned a 5-star Morningstar® Rating, reflecting strong risk-adjusted performance within its peer group. Launched in 2018, QTUM provides targeted exposure to companies advancing quantum computing, machine learning, and related enabling technologies.
Why it matters
As quantum computing continues to evolve from academic research into commercial, industrial, and national-security applications, investor demand for scalable, future-oriented exposure has accelerated. QTUM is designed to provide diversified exposure across quantum, AI, and enabling technologies, which are increasingly viewed as foundational to the next era of innovation.
The details
QTUM seeks to track the performance of companies involved in the development of next-generation computing infrastructure, including quantum hardware, software, semiconductors, and supporting technologies. Since inception in September 2018, QTUM has delivered a 394.13% cumulative total return through January 2026, and over the one-year period ending January 2026, the fund returned 42.12% at NAV, net of fees.
- QTUM was launched in September 2018.
- As of January 31, 2026, QTUM has delivered a 394.13% cumulative total return since inception.
- Over the one-year period ending January 31, 2026, QTUM returned 42.12% at NAV, net of fees.
The players
Defiance ETFs
A leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs, founded in 2018 and at the forefront of ETF innovation.
Sylvia Jablonski
Chief Investment Officer of Defiance ETFs.
BlueStar Global Investors, LLC
The exclusive owner and trademark holder of the 'BlueStar Quantum Computing and Machine Learning Index™', which QTUM is based on.
What they’re saying
“Investors are increasingly rethinking what constitutes core technology exposure. Traditional tech benchmarks are heavily weighted toward software and SaaS models that could be disrupted by advances in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. QTUM is designed as a new core technology allocation-focused on the companies building the foundational computing infrastructure of the future, with diversified exposure across quantum, AI, and enabling technologies.”
— Sylvia Jablonski, Chief Investment Officer of Defiance ETFs
What’s next
The Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company. A hard copy of the prospectus can be requested by calling 833.333.9383.
The takeaway
QTUM has become a core allocation for investors seeking exposure to transformative computing technologies, benefiting from increased adoption across artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, and defense-related applications. As quantum computing and AI continue to evolve, QTUM provides diversified exposure to the companies building the foundational computing infrastructure of the future.
