QTUMvsFRWDETF Comparison
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Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) and Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF (FRWD) belong to the same industry segment: Disruptive Technology. QTUM's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Communication Services. In contrast, FRWD's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. QTUM is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.65% for FRWD. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of QTUM and FRWD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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QTUM vs FRWD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | QTUM FRWD | +11.60%+6.21% | +46.44%+36.85% | +47.05%n/a | +82.61%n/a | +229.45%n/a | +240.71%n/a |
| Flows | QTUM FRWD | +$731M+$69M | +$926M+$167M | +$1.22B- | +$2.57B- | +$3.58B- | +$3.62B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | QTUM FRWD | +33.58%+34.38% | +25.70%n/a | +24.92%n/a | +24.73%n/a |
| Max drawdown | QTUM FRWD | -10.12%-10.91% | -14.88%n/a | -24.76%n/a | -38.00%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | QTUM FRWD | 10d21d | 75dn/a | 153dn/a | 797dn/a |
Trading data
QTUM | FRWD | |
Last sale 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM | $161.30 | $32.14 |
| Previous close 06/11/2026 | $159.36 | $31.84 |
| Consolidated volume 06/11/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
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QTUM | FRWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $161.30 | $32.14 |
| 1D performance | +1.22% | +0.94% |
| AuM | $6.02 B | $258.17 M |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.65% |
Characteristics
QTUM | FRWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | Defiance ETFs | Nomura |
| Benchmark | BlueStar Quantum Computing and Machine Learning Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 68 | 19 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 4, 2018 | January 12, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
QTUM
USA
69.56%
Japan
8.18%
Other
22.26%
FRWD
USA
72.12%
Ireland
8.26%
Other
19.62%
Sectors
QTUM
Information Techn.
65.78%
Industrials
10.05%
Other
24.17%
FRWD
Information Techn.
49.27%
Communication Ser.
15.28%
Consumer Discreti.
7.62%
Other
27.83%
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Diversification
QTUM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
27.62%
FRWD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
77.51%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
QTUM
INTEL-T
2.18%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
2.08%
TERADYNE
2.06%
US8610121027
2.01%
GLOBAL UNICHIP
1.90%
ON SEMICONDUCTOR
1.86%
ONTO INNOVATION INC
1.85%
US6549022043
1.80%
US19247G1076
1.80%
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY
1.79%
MKS INSTRUMENTS
1.73%
TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR
1.68%
MEDIATEK INC
1.67%
US5128073062
1.61%
ASM INTL
1.60%
FRWD
NVIDIA
9.42%
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC
8.26%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
8.05%
META PLATFORMS
6.03%
US8740391003
5.93%
US5128073062
5.01%
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
4.57%
MICROSOFT-T
4.51%
USN070592100
4.15%
AMAZON.COM INC
4.08%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
3.98%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
3.77%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.58%
NETFLIX
3.31%
CELESTICA
2.86%
Frequently asked questions about QTUM and FRWD
Which ETF is bigger: QTUM or FRWD?
As of June 12, 2026, QTUM holds $6.02 B in assets under management (AUM), while FRWD manages $258.17 M.
What sectors do the QTUM and FRWD ETFs invest in?
QTUM leans toward sectors like Information Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, FRWD focuses on Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
What are the top holdings of the QTUM ETF and FRWD ETF?
QTUM top holdings include INTEL-T, MICRON TECHNOLOGY and TERADYNE. FRWD holds in its top three: NVIDIA, SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC and ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES.
Which ETF is more diversified: QTUM or FRWD?
QTUM holds 82 securities with 27.62% of its assets in the top 15. FRWD has 21 securities and a top 15 weight of 77.51%.
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Latest news about QTUM & FRWD
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