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you are currently viewing::Lunate Launches Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF, the First Thematic ETF to List on ADX, Tracking the Solactive Developed Quantum Computing IndexSeptember 1, 2025--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]. Source: Solactive AG |
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