ADX Launches Middle East’s First Quantum Computing ETF
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– The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has listed the region’s first thematic ETF, the Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF, which trades under the symbol QUANTM.
– This ETF tracks the Solactive Developed Quantum Computing Index, offering investors exposure to companies pioneering quantum computing technologies.
– The listing reinforces ADX’s position as the leading ETF marketplace in the region, marking its 17th ETF and the second to be listed this year.
– The market capitalization of ETFs listed on the ADX more than doubled year-on-year to AED 1.7 billion by the end of August 2025.
– Launched by Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Lunate, this ETF provides access to global mega-cap companies like Alphabet and Microsoft and is focused on a sector with high growth potential.
A significant step forward for regional investors has been taken with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) launching the Middle East’s first quantum computing ETF. This new fund, trading under the symbol QUANTM, broadens access to major global corporations pioneering this transformative technology. The listing of the Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF represents the seventeenth ETF on the ADX platform and solidifies its standing as the premier ETF marketplace in the region.
This landmark thematic ETF tracks the Solactive Developed Quantum Computing Index, allowing market participants to gain exposure to a curated basket of companies leading the charge in quantum computing development. Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group CEO of ADX, described the listing as a milestone that underscores the exchange’s commitment to diversifying investment options and aligning with worldwide financial innovations. He emphasized that quantum computing holds immense potential to reshape entire industries and create substantial value.
The introduction of the QUANTM ETF significantly enhances exposure to global mega-cap companies for investors on the exchange. The fund provides a straightforward avenue to invest in technology giants such as Alphabet, Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, and Nvidia, all of which are deeply involved in advancing quantum capabilities. This move further cements ADX’s role as a central hub for diversified investment products in the Middle East.
Managed by Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Lunate, the new ETF offers a single, tradable security linked to an index that has demonstrated a compounded annual growth of 29.4 percent since 2017, according to back-tested data. Quantum computing itself represents a fundamental shift in processing power, leveraging quantum mechanics to solve complex problems far beyond the reach of traditional supercomputers. Its applications promise to accelerate breakthroughs in fields like medicine, financial modeling, and climate science.
The expansion of ADX’s ETF ecosystem is reflected in its impressive growth. By the end of August 2025, the total market capitalization of ETFs listed on the exchange had more than doubled year-on-year, reaching AED 1.7 billion. This growth is part of a broader global trend, with the thematic fund market swelling to $562 billion worldwide over the past five years. Sherif Salem, a Partner and Head of Public Markets at Lunate, noted that a specialist team led by industry expert Geir Espeskog was instrumental in developing this new offering, which provides early access to a sector brimming with long-term growth potential. The ADX continues to focus on expanding its ETF range to support investor goals and contribute to the development of Abu Dhabi’s financial markets.
(Source: Economy Middle East)
