Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QTUM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QTUM
QTUM charges 0.40% annually. There are 39 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | QTUM vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | QTUM vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | QTUM vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | QTUM vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | QTUM vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QTUM
QTUM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 81. There are 24 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | QTUM vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | QTUM vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | QTUM vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 93 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | QTUM vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 93 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | QTUM vs SOXX |
Top Performing QTUM Alternatives (YTD)
QTUM is at 36.39% YTD. There are 37 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 172.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 172.11% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | QTUM vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 102.89% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | QTUM vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 92.36% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | QTUM vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 90.47% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | QTUM vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 87.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | QTUM vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QTUM
QTUM has 30.38% 1-year volatility. There are 102 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.65% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | QTUM vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.93% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | QTUM vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.34% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | QTUM vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | QTUM vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.50% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | QTUM vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QTUM
QTUM has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.26%. There are 30 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | QTUM vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | QTUM vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | QTUM vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | QTUM vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | QTUM vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from Defiance
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Often Compared With QTUM
Investors most often compare QTUM with QNTM, IONQ, ARKQ. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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