VanEck Quantum ETF (QNTM) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER · #370 of 514AUM · #459 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +6.3% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors added a net $1.1m (24.5% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $20.95, 6% below its 12-month high (range $19.05 to $22.18).
  • 🆕 New fund: listed in August 2026.

About QNTM

QNTM is an international shares ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since August 2026. With $5.3m under management it is number 237 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.65% a year, about $65 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance.

Compare QNTMCheck overlapVanEck website ↗

Compare QNTM with

QNTMvsVGS
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
Fee0.65%0.18%
1 year–+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.–+11.8%
Size$5.3m$18.7bn
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →
QNTMvsIVV
iShares S&P 500 ETF
Fee0.65%0.04%
1 year–+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.–+13.4%
Size$5.3m$14.9bn
Same holdingsNo holdings data
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QNTMvsNDQ
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF
Fee0.65%0.48%
1 year–+16.6%
5 yrs p.a.–+15.3%
Size$5.3m$9.5bn
Same holdingsNo holdings data
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QNTMvsQUAL
VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF
Fee0.65%0.40%
1 year–+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.–+11.4%
Size$5.3m$9.2bn
Same holdingsNo holdings data
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QNTM price by TradingView

Stock CodeQNTM
Fund ManagerVanEck
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$5.3m
MER (%)0.65%
Net flows (Sep)+$1.1m
Last Price$20.95
52-Week Range$19.05 – $22.18
Bid/Ask Spread0.55%
Listing Date06/08/2026
ExchangeASX
Index trackedMarketVector Quantum Computing Ecosystem (AUD) Index
Issuer websiteVanEck ↗

Performance (% return)

0%2%4%6%1M6.3%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 month+6.3%
1 year–
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

QNTM at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $5.3m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Wider trading spread. 0.55% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
  • Short track record. Listed in August 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from QNTM's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Not rated yet

Is QNTM in a base or a trend?

QNTM doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

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Why no chart? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

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Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
VGSVanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF–0.18%$18.7bn+10.1%+17.9%+11.8%
IVViShares S&P 500 ETF–0.04%$14.9bn+10.1%+19.2%+13.4%
NDQBetashares Nasdaq 100 ETF–0.48%$9.5bn+16.6%+23.8%+15.3%
QUALVanEck MSCI International Quality ETF–0.40%$9.2bn+10.1%+16.1%+11.4%
VGADVanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.21%$7.9bn+17.1%+19.8%+10.8%
VTSVanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF–0.03%$7.3bn+9.8%+18.8%+12.4%

Same holdings is the share of QNTM's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with QNTM, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like QNTM →

QNTM vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between QNTM and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

  • VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.65%), worth about $31,584 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $5.3m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

  • IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 0.65%), worth about $41,515 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $5.3m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare QNTM and IVV side by side →

NDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

  • NDQ is cheaper (0.48% vs 0.65%), worth about $11,120 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • NDQ is much larger ($9.5bn vs $5.3m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare QNTM and NDQ side by side →

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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QNTM FAQs

What is the fee for QNTM?

QNTM charges a management fee (MER) of 0.65% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is QNTM?

QNTM had $5.3m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages QNTM?

QNTM is managed by VanEck and has been listed since August 2026.

Is QNTM franked?

Generally no. QNTM invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is QNTM currency hedged?

No, QNTM is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the VanEck product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.