One Short- and One Long-Term ETF for Quantum Computing Bulls

Summary

Share declines for companies with an exclusive focus on quantum computing have been significant this year—D-Wave Quantum Inc. NYSE: QBTS has dropped a dismal 23% year-to-date (YTD), for instance, while even better-faring rivals like IonQ Inc. NYSE: IONQ are still down 5%. A perfect storm of threats from larger rivals (or up-and-coming new names), continued struggles with marketability and profit, and uneven revenue performance have prompted many companies in the space to slump. This isn't to say that quantum computing as a sector is dead—in fact, enthusiasm for the industry may be as high as ever before, based on influxes of cash from the federal government and renewed attention from major tech firms. The big issue for many investors is timing—quantum computing may still have years to go until it is widespread and lucrative. This is why investors seeking broad-based quantum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to access the industry must consider their time horizon. Fortunately, funds exist for both long- and short-term focuses. A Long-Term Candidate: WQTMFor investors looking at quantum as a buy-and-hold or other long-term strategy, an ETF like the WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund BATS: WQTM may be a place to start. WQTM only launched in the fall of 2025, making it one of the newer tech funds available to investors. It has a narrow focus on quantum computing, with a basket of fewer than 50 companies dedicated to the technology. WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund TodayWQTMWisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund$33.60 -1.16 (-3.34%) As of 12:42 PM Eastern52-Week Range$23.18▼$41.38Assets Under Management$320.38 million It is precisely this focus that makes WQTM a candidate for investors with longer time horizons. While WQTM does hold plenty of larger tech firms including Dell Technologies Inc. NYSE: DELL and Intel Corp. NASDAQ: INTC, it primarily targets companies directly involved in the development of quantum technology. Investors should therefore expect volatility in these const...