Solactive is pleased to announce its first collaboration with Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global investment management firm, with the launch of the Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF, which tracks the Solactive Developed Quantum Computing Index. The ETF will become the first thematic ETF to list on ADX (Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange), marking a significant milestone in the expansion of local investment offerings.
Quantum computing is widely regarded as one of the most transformative technologies of the coming decades, harnessing quantum mechanics to perform calculations at speeds unattainable by classical computers. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize industries such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, energy, climate modeling, financial risk analysis, and cybersecurity. The global market for quantum computing technologies is expected to grow from $1.6 billion in 2025 to reach $7.3 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.6% from 2025 to 2030[1].
The Solactive Developed Quantum Computing Index is designed to provide exposure to 25 leading companies in the field of quantum computing, which are listed on U.S. exchanges or eligible developed European exchanges. Leveraging Solactive’s proprietary ARTIS® natural language processing technology, the index classifies companies into three segments: Quantum Computing Hardware, Quantum Software & Algorithms, and Quantum Communication & Sensing. Constituents are ranked and selected according to their relevance to the theme, with an ARTIS®-rank-weighted methodology applied to ensure a balanced and targeted representation.
The Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF is scheduled to list on 22 September 2025 on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) under the ticker QUANTM.
Steffen Scheuble, Chief Executive Officer at Solactive, commented: “We are honored to partner with Lunate for the first time on the launch of the Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF – the first thematic ETF of its kind to list on ADX. This collaboration is a meaningful milestone for both our organizations and for the regional ETF market. At Solactive, our goal is to provide clients with timely, practical, and innovative index solutions. By reflecting the pioneering companies shaping the future of quantum computing, this index aims to give investors in the Middle East efficient access to one of the most transformative technological themes.”
Sherif Salem, Partner & Head of Public Markets at Lunate, commented: “We are pleased to launch the Boreas thematic ETF, a regional first that expands our offerings for retail and institutional investors. The launch of a thematic ETF complements our 18 existing ETFs and will provide convenient exposure to global megatrends and themes. Together, Lunate’s 19 ETFs — spanning both traditional and thematic strategies — enable investors to construct comprehensive, diversified portfolios, underscoring Lunate’s role as an innovator in the rapidly expanding local ETF market.”
[1] Quantum Computing: Technologies and Global Markets to 2030, Jun 2025, bccResearch
