Grayscale, a prominent player in emerging tech investments, has made a significant move by filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce the Grayscale Quantum Computing ETF. The ETF aims to track companies involved in the development and support of quantum computing technologies on a global scale.
This announcement closely follows VanEck’s recent revelation of its European Quantum ETF. Grayscale’s ETF is expected to mimic the performance of the S&P Kensho Global Quantum Computing Technologies Index, which likely comprises companies engaged in quantum computing hardware, superconducting materials, quantum chips, and cryogenic infrastructure.
As per the SEC filing, the ETF will operate under the Grayscale Funds Trust and is set to be operational 75 days post the registration date of May 29, 2025. However, an official trading date is yet to be confirmed.
The move by Grayscale to venture into the quantum computing ETF market reflects the increasing interest among investors in disruptive technologies that could revolutionize traditional computing methods. The fund is designed for passive management, focusing on equity securities or depositary receipts meeting the index criteria, including minimum market capitalization thresholds for constituents.
The ETF will be listed on NYSE Arca, enabling individual investors and institutions to trade shares in the secondary market. The primary market interaction with the fund will be limited to authorized participants, typically large institutional entities. The ETF will incur management fees and operating expenses, details of which are yet to be disclosed.
The underlying S&P Kensho index is likely to follow a classification system that emphasizes core companies heavily involved in quantum computing, giving them a significant weight in the index. The index rebalances quarterly based on revenue disclosures, regulatory filings, and market liquidity constraints.
The composition of the Grayscale Quantum Computing ETF will be subject to the index’s rules and prevailing market conditions. It is anticipated to include a mix of companies engaged in quantum hardware, software, and supporting infrastructure, with potential candidates like IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum in the U.S. market.
Besides core developers, equipment manufacturers like Keysight Technologies and international firms such as Alibaba and Fujitsu may also feature in the fund due to their quantum technology initiatives. The ETF’s construction methodology prioritizes companies with significant revenue, strategic focus, or public commitment to quantum technologies.
Grayscale acknowledges the risks associated with investing in the fund, particularly given the uncertain commercialization prospects of many quantum computing companies. The fund’s structure as a non-diversified fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940 allows for a more concentrated allocation of assets.
If approved, the Grayscale Quantum Computing ETF will join a select group of investment options offering targeted exposure to quantum computing, recognized as a cornerstone of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Grayscale’s move aligns with the trend of thematic ETFs focusing on emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
The ETF, managed by Vident Asset Management, signifies Grayscale’s expansion beyond cryptocurrency products to cater to retail and institutional investors seeking exposure to cutting-edge technologies. The fund’s operational details and performance data will be made available once trading commences.
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