Defiance Quantum ETF Hits $1 Billion Milestone As CEO Talks Future Of Industry

The Defiance Quantum ETF QTUM has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management. This milestone highlights the growing buzz around quantum computing's transformative potential, and it's no surprise—Defiance Quantum ETF delivered a stellar performance in 2024, surging over 50% by year-end.

The ETF focuses on companies at the center of quantum computing innovation, such as D-Wave Quantum QBTS, IonQ IONQ, and Rigetti Computing RGTI.

Notably, D-Wave Quantum announced its new Leap Quantum LaunchPad program to expedite the adoption of quantum computing applications.

How Quantum Computing Is Changing The Game

In a chat with Benzinga, Sylvia Jablonski, the CEO of Defiance ETFs shared her excitement about the industry's potential. "Quantum computing holds the potential to revolutionize sectors such as cryptography, optimization, and complex simulations. Industries like pharmaceuticals, finance, training machine learning, robots, driverless cars, healthcare, and logistics are expected to benefit in the near term through enhanced computational capabilities, leading to accelerated research and optimized operations," she said.

The Market's Turning Point

The quantum computing market isn't just a dream anymore. "As of 2024, the quantum computing market is transitioning from experimental phases to early commercialization," Jablonski noted. "Companies are developing quantum hardware and software solutions, with increasing investments indicating momentum toward practical applications. It was a $1 billion market last year, set to grow at a potential 35% or more CAGR."

The strong performance of Defiance Quantum ETF and stocks like Rigetti Computing, IonQ, and D-Wave Quantum shows just how much excitement is building in this space.

Hidden Gems In Quantum Computing

While the big tech players often grab headlines, Jablonski sees big opportunities in smaller, specialized firms. "Smaller firms like IonQ and Rigetti Computing may offer significant growth potential as the industry evolves," she said. These companies could be the dark horses driving the next wave of innovation.

A Mainstream Investment Theme in the Making

Quantum computing can potentially become a mainstream investment theme. Jablonski advised investors to keep an eye on key developments in this space, namely, quantum hardware scalability, error correction breakthroughs, and real-world applications.

"While there is some debate on when this plays out, technology is moving fast, and the need for supercomputing continues to grow," she added.

Defiance ETFs: A Visionary Approach

Defiance ETFs has been investing in quantum computing since 2018. Reflecting on this journey, Jablonski said, "We knew that AI and machine learning would become hot topics in markets and where research dollars would flow. We believed that in order for AI and machine learning to work effectively, loads of data would need to be processed in parallel, quickly, and outside the scope of a classic computer.”

“Quantum and supercomputing will have their day in the sun, and this year's price activity tells us that investors are picking up on that," she added.

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