'SOL US Quantum Computing TOP10' Ranks No. 1 in ETF Returns This Year

Shinhan Asset Management announced on December 29 that the 'SOL US Quantum Computing TOP10' Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) recorded the highest performance among 1,011 domestically listed ETFs this year. Since its listing, the ETF has achieved a return of 200.39%. Despite being newly listed in March, it delivered exceptional results thanks to timely product planning and stock selection aligned with market trends.

Buoyed by this performance, the 'SOL US Quantum Computing TOP10 ETF' has established itself as a flagship product for investing in the quantum technology theme, which is gaining attention in line with the United States' strategy to strengthen its technological dominance. The cumulative net purchases by individual investors this year reached approximately 264.6 billion KRW, exceeding three times the combined net purchases of four similar ETFs. The net asset value, which started at 9 billion KRW at the time of listing, recently surpassed 500 billion KRW.

Kim Junghyun, Head of ETF Business at Shinhan Asset Management, explained, "In a situation where technological standards within the industry have yet to be established, diversified investment through ETFs is an effective way to mitigate risk while efficiently investing in promising future companies. Especially in the quantum computing industry, where stock price fluctuations are significant, the performance gap can widen considerably depending on the composition and weighting of each ETF."

Quantum computers, which operate by utilizing quantum mechanical principles such as superposition and entanglement, are capable of ultra-fast computation that can surpass supercomputers in certain fields, earning them the nickname "dream computers." Quantum computing is attracting attention as a "game changer" that could transform entire industries, as it can rapidly process vast amounts of information and complex scenarios, with potential applications being discussed in artificial intelligence (AI), transportation and logistics, aerospace, pharmaceuticals and chemistry, finance, and more.

The 'SOL US Quantum Computing TOP10 ETF' focuses its investments on ten leading global companies, including Rigetti Computing (RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), IonQ (IONQ), Google (GOOGL), and Coherent (COHR), with the top five holdings accounting for about 70% of the entire portfolio.

Kim added, "At the beginning of next year, CES 2026 will feature a new program called CES Foundry, centered on advanced technologies such as AI and quantum technology, and the participation of companies like D-Wave Quantum and Quantum Computing has been confirmed. This will provide a broad opportunity to examine the current status and future of quantum technology, application cases in manufacturing, supply chains, materials, and communications, as well as the potential synergy with AI and blockchain. As a result, related companies may once again come into the spotlight."