Work on the development of quantum computers is proceeding at pace across the world. Not only do quantum technologies (QT) promise a revolution in computing power, but when combined with artificial intelligence, they also have the potential to solve highly complex challenges such as climate change or previously incurable diseases. That is because quantum simulations can factor millions of variables into their calculations simultaneously in order to arrive at detailed forecasts. According to the “McKinsey Quantum Technology Monitor 2024”, this development has the potential to create trillions of dollars in value by 2035. The experts reckon that four sectors in particular are set to profit from future QT applications: chemicals, biosciences, finance and mobility. Revenues and cost savings of up to USDtn 2 can be achieved here by 2035.
The analysts of Grand View Research put the value of the global quantum computing-market in 2024 at an estimated 1.42 billion USD and expect it to grow at an average annual growth rate of 20.5% between 2025 and 2030. While the market is still dominated by the system segment, which comprises the development and provision of quantum computer hardware and associated systems and accounted for just under 64% in 2024, the analysts now expect the service segment to increase most rapidly. Software development, algorithm design and quantum-based cloud services, for instance, will see more demand in the future. Among the leading companies Grand View Research cites in this regard are Google (Alphabet), D-Wave, IBM, Intel and Microsoft.
To ensure that sales also increase, considerable effort is being put into development, research and investment. Last year, for instance, D-Wave presented its latest prototype, “Advantage”, which has more than 1,200 qubits. For its part, Accenture poured a lot of money into QuSecure, a leading provider of quantum cyber security, at the start of this year. The Ireland-based consultancy is hoping to offer comprehensive crypto-agility solutions against emerging quantum risks. The QuProtect software from QuSecure offers end-to-end quantum security as a service to ensure that networks and systems are protected from both current and future cyber threats. In autumn 2024 IBM opened its new Quantum Data Center in Europe. Based on Heron, the system not only reduces the error rates, but also boasts 16 times the performance and 25 times the computing speed of the systems from 2022. Companies such as E.ON and Volkswagen are already making use of IBM’s services to drive the development of quantum algorithms.
The latest developments show that quantum computing should certainly have a place in a well structured portfolio. The corresponding tracker certificate on the Swissquote Quantum Computing Index allows a diversified and effective investment in this trailblazing trend. The actively managed strategy barometer encompasses the largest and financially strongest companies in the fields of quantum technology hardware, such as quantum processors and superconductive materials, as well as pioneers of embedded systems and cutting-edge software for big data analysis. There are 26 companies in total in the index at present. Alongside the US tech firms already mentioned, European giants such as ASML, SAP, Nokia and the Swiss ABB are also in the mix. This allows investors to invest in market-leading companies right along the quantum computing chain. A fee of 0.7% p.a. spread pro rata over the year is deducted for the regular review of the weighting and of the individual components.
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