Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM)
QTUM is a passive ETF by Defiance ETFs tracking the investment results of the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index. QTUM launched on Sep 5, 2018 and has a 0.40% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US26922A4206
26922A420
Sep 5, 2018
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
QTUM has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Defiance Quantum ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Defiance Quantum ETF had a return of -8.33% year-to-date (YTD) and 30.92% in the last 12 months.
QTUM
-8.33%
-6.79%
17.69%
30.92%
24.73%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-6.75%
-5.05%
-5.60%
8.15%
14.14%
10.05%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of QTUM, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.44% | -4.18% | -5.33% | -0.39% | -8.33% | ||||||||
| 2024 | 0.85% | 8.74% | 3.20% | -5.91% | 7.05% | 1.91% | -1.31% | 0.66% | 0.22% | -0.19% | 13.18% | 15.23% | 50.54% |
| 2023 | 11.65% | 0.37% | 6.14% | -6.02% | 10.12% | 5.38% | 4.72% | -4.17% | -5.27% | -6.50% | 12.37% | 7.95% | 39.87% |
| 2022 | -9.62% | 0.07% | 0.30% | -10.90% | 3.18% | -12.34% | 9.32% | -6.49% | -12.33% | 3.02% | 13.33% | -6.93% | -28.80% |
| 2021 | 7.00% | 4.80% | 1.07% | 2.25% | -0.04% | 3.96% | -0.86% | 3.72% | -1.96% | 5.84% | 2.88% | 2.26% | 35.19% |
| 2020 | -0.98% | -6.43% | -13.40% | 14.24% | 6.88% | 7.59% | 5.95% | 3.93% | -2.51% | -0.76% | 19.28% | 6.09% | 42.09% |
| 2019 | 12.34% | 6.10% | 0.09% | 5.39% | -9.03% | 7.58% | 3.75% | -1.92% | 3.48% | 4.59% | 3.48% | 5.53% | 47.99% |
| 2018 | -0.41% | -12.33% | 0.88% | -8.06% | -19.02% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 83, QTUM is among the top 17% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Defiance Quantum ETF provided a 0.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.55 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.55 | $0.49 | $0.44 | $0.57 | $0.27 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 0.74% | 0.61% | 0.81% | 1.46% | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.61% | 0.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Defiance Quantum ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.16 | ||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.49 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.44 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.57 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.27 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.19 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.18 |
| 2018 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Defiance Quantum ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Defiance Quantum ETF was 38.45%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 317 trading sessions.
The current Defiance Quantum ETF drawdown is 13.91%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.45% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 317 | Jan 23, 2024 | 546 |
| -35.48% | Feb 13, 2020 | 24 | Mar 18, 2020 | 75 | Jul 6, 2020 | 99 |
| -25.39% | Dec 18, 2024 | 75 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -24.33% | Sep 26, 2018 | 53 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 128 |
| -17.17% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 69 | Nov 11, 2024 | 83 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Defiance Quantum ETF volatility is 17.73%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.