Tradr ETFs Bets Big on Quantum With New Leveraged Funds Targeting QUBT and RGTI
Quantum Computing Just Got a Leveraged Upgrade
The race to dominate quantum computing just picked up speed—on the trading floor, at least. Tradr ETFs, a niche player specializing in leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is adding two new weapons to its growing arsenal. Starting Tuesday, June 24, investors can access 2x daily leveraged exposure to Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) and Rigetti Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) via two new ETFs:
- Tradr 2X Long QUBT Daily ETF (Cboe: QUBX)
- Tradr 2X Long RGTI Daily ETF (Cboe: QGTU)
With this launch, Tradr is set to become the most aggressive player in the leveraged quantum ETF space.
“We’re thrilled that our 2x D-Wave Quantum ETF has been a smash hit,” said a company spokesperson, referencing QBTX, which since its April debut has attracted over $45 million in assets and averages $32.5 million in daily turnover. The takeaway: there’s real appetite among traders for speculative, high-octane exposure to emerging tech stocks—and Tradr is ready to feed it.
Quantum Leverage: The High-Stakes Game of Niche ETFs
While traditional ETFs offer broad, diversified exposure, Tradr is courting a different crowd: professional traders and conviction-heavy investors who don’t just bet on tech—they double down. The two new funds aim to capture 200% of the daily performance of their respective underlying stocks, a strategy that can supercharge gains—or magnify losses in spectacular fashion.
These aren’t Tradr’s first rodeo either. The firm has recently launched five other 2x long ETFs focused on buzzy tech names like Tempus AI (TEMT), AppLovin (APPX), Archer Aviation (ARCX), and Upstart Holdings (UPSX). As of mid-June, those five collectively managed $110 million in assets.
But it’s the quantum-focused ETFs that appear to be resonating most. In a market where AI and quantum often share the hype cycle spotlight, traders seem eager to latch onto the next big thing—especially if it comes with a leverage kicker.
Risks? Just Ask Your Margin Account
Leveraged ETFs are not your set-it-and-forget-it investments. These products are designed for short-term trading, not long-term holding. A 2x leveraged ETF resets its exposure daily, meaning its performance can diverge significantly from the underlying stock over time. And with quantum stocks being notoriously volatile, that risk only intensifies.
Put plainly: if QUBT or RGTI tanks 50% in a single day, the corresponding leveraged ETF could be wiped out entirely. Tradr makes no bones about this in its disclaimers, warning that its funds are for “sophisticated investors” who are “actively monitoring” their trades.
Still, the high turnover and growing AUM suggest there’s a sizable market for these kinds of financial adrenaline shots.
The Bigger Picture: Trading the Hype Cycle
Tradr’s rapid-fire launch strategy reflects a broader trend in the ETF space: targeted, thematic exposure for traders hungry for volatility. As quantum computing continues to oscillate between breakthrough promises and Wall Street skepticism, leveraged ETFs like QUBX and QGTU offer a unique vehicle to ride (or short) the waves.
