# Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/qtum for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Defiance · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2018-09-04 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... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $136.20 | | Expense Ratio | 0.40% | | Assets Under Management | $5.15B | | NAV | $135.96 | | Holdings Count | 89 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.03% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.40 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $98.21 – $170.00 | | Beta | 1.67 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.4646 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-23 - Pay date: 2026-09-24 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does QTUM invest in? 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. ### What is the expense ratio of QTUM? Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) charges an expense ratio of 0.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is QTUM? Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) manages $5.15B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is QTUM actively managed or an index fund? QTUM's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was QTUM launched? Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) launched in September 2018 and is managed by Defiance. ### How has QTUM performed? QTUM's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does QTUM pay a dividend? Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.03%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does QTUM pay dividends? Defiance Quantum ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is QTUM's dividend yield? QTUM's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.03%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is QTUM's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for QTUM was 2026-09-23. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will QTUM's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.40% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does QTUM charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from QTUM's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does QTUM cost more than a fund like VOO? QTUM's strategy (current expense ratio 0.40%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where QTUM sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to QTUM? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as QTUM (0.40%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/qtum - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/qtum/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/qtum/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/qtum/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/qtum/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.