A computer operates with one or more processors. The power of the processor determines the speed of calculation and data analysis. To improve capabilities, ever-smaller components are used, going beyond the nanometer scale, where quantum physics replaces classical physics. This leads to quantum computing. A quantum computer has a special feature: unlike a classical computer, where each memory cell displays a 0 or a 1, a quantum computer can display two pieces of information simultaneously in each memory cell. This dramatically increases computing capacity. For example, a calculation that would take a classical computer 10,000 years would take a quantum computer just a few minutes.

The global market for quantum computing is estimated at around $500 million in 2021, and is expected to grow exponentially to around $65 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 50%. Increasing adoption of this technology by businesses and governments, as well as massive investment in R&D, will fuel this growth.

Quantum computing embodies a promising future investment theme, with considerable growth potential and a profound impact on various industries. Investors should consider allocating a portion of their portfolio to this disruptive technology to benefit from the expected exponential growth.

This thematic list includes most of the listed companies - from start-ups to established multinationals - that are active in the field of quantum computing.