Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to QTUM
QTUM charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QTUM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | QTUM vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | QTUM vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | QTUM vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | QTUM vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | QTUM vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QTUM
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | QTUM vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | QTUM vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | QTUM vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | QTUM vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | QTUM vs SMH |
Top Performing QTUM Alternatives (YTD)
QTUM alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | QTUM vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | QTUM vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 23.10% | Jun 23, 2005 | QTUM vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 21.05% | Aug 4, 2025 | QTUM vs TCAI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 17.52% | Sep 20, 2016 | QTUM vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QTUM
QTUM alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.07% | Jan 27, 2022 | QTUM vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | QTUM vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.33% | Jul 12, 2021 | QTUM vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.90% | Feb 17, 2011 | QTUM vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.35% | Sep 23, 2004 | QTUM vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QTUM
QTUM alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | QTUM vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | QTUM vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | QTUM vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | QTUM vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | QTUM vs KNCT |
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