DWave – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:52:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 DWave – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Best Quantum Computing Stock: D-Wave Quantum or IonQ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/best-quantum-computing-stock-d-wave-quantum-or-ionq/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/best-quantum-computing-stock-d-wave-quantum-or-ionq/#respond Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:52:09 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/best-quantum-computing-stock-d-wave-quantum-or-ionq/ These two quantum computing pure plays are taking very different approaches to the emerging technology.

The quantum computing race is starting to heat up, and many investors are growing increasingly bullish on the potential of the technology. However, there are numerous competitors in this industry, and at this relatively early stage, it can be difficult to figure out which ones will be the best investments.

Naturally, some investors are particularly tempted by the quantum computing pure plays — relatively small operations that don’t have any other business lines to support themselves through their R&D and build-out stages. These companies are all-or-nothing investments: If they don’t medal in the quantum computing race, investments in them will likely go to $0. On the flip side, if they succeed, their upsides are immense, so early investors could conceivably make a ton of money.

Two of the most popular quantum computing pure plays with retail investors today are D-Wave Quantum (QBTS -2.98%) and IonQ (IONQ -0.32%). But is there a better pick between the two right now?

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Different approaches to quantum computing

The fundamental feature of quantum computing that separates it from the technologies that have come before is that it encodes and manipulates data in the form of qubits. Those qubits can have values of 1 or 0 like the binary bits in classic computers, but also can have values that are complex probability amplitudes. 

So far, there are five primary approaches to creating qubits: superconducting, trapped ion, photonic, quantum dot, and neutral atom. There are benefits and drawbacks to each approach, and IonQ and D-Wave are taking different paths.

IonQ utilizes the trapped ion approach, which involves trapping individual positively charged atoms in electromagnetic fields to manipulate them. A primary advantage of this technique is that it has so far been able to deliver relatively high accuracy, which is a key issue in quantum computing. Currently, IonQ’s devices hold the world record for the most accurate quantum computing calculations. Additionally, trapped ion systems can operate at room temperature, which gives them a significant cost advantage over approaches (such as superconducting) that demand ultra-cold environments for their qubits.

D-Wave utilizes superconducting qubits, but more specifically, it is taking an unusual approach to that technology called quantum annealing, which is used to find the lowest energy states of qubits, providing the optimal answer. This makes it ideal for solving optimization problems, but may limit its usefulness when it comes to performing other types of complex calculations.

Both companies are devoted to their respective quantum computing approaches and will follow them to the end. While there may be merit to both approaches, only time will tell if one of them results in a dead end. 

Add more names to your quantum computing stock basket

Given that it’s still too soon to tell which of the numerous approaches to this tech will prove to be best, investors interested in gaining exposure to the quantum computing space would likely be better off buying both of these stocks. In fact, I would suggest that adding a third company would also be a wise move.

The superconducting qubit approach (without the annealing aspect) is by far the most popular in the industry. Nearly every big tech competitor that’s developing a quantum computer — among them, Microsoft, IBM, and Alphabet — is taking that path. So are small pure plays such as Rigetti Computing. You could add a stake in any one of them.

By taking a more diversified approach to quantum computing investing, investors increase their chances of having exposure to the space’s winners — and there may be multiple winners.

The most common target most companies point to when predicting when quantum computing will become commercially relevant is 2030, although both D-Wave and IonQ have computing units available for purchase today.

Owning shares of several companies in this industry will spread out your risk. However, because nobody knows how successful or widespread quantum computing will become, don’t load up too heavily on pure-play stocks — they could all go bust. It’s always a good idea to manage your position sizing for risk, so I’d suggest putting no more than 1% of your portfolio into any single quantum computing pure play. D-Wave Quantum and IonQ could be winning investments, but there’s no way to know right now.

Keithen Drury has positions in Alphabet. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, International Business Machines, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/best-quantum-computing-stock-d-wave-quantum-or-ionq/feed/ 0 53306 D-Wave Quantum Skyrocketed Today. Is the Stock a Buy? https://earlybirdsinvest.com/d-wave-quantum-skyrocketed-today-is-the-stock-a-buy/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/d-wave-quantum-skyrocketed-today-is-the-stock-a-buy/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:21:00 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/d-wave-quantum-skyrocketed-today-is-the-stock-a-buy/ Key Points

  • D-Wave Quantum and other quantum-computing stocks saw big gains Thursday even though there wasn’t much business-specific news.

  • Bullish momentum for the broader market helped push the stock higher, and news that Denmark wants to host the world’s most powerful quantum computer boosted valuations in the category.

  • D-Wave Quantum is a risky, highly speculative stock, but it could have a space in the portfolios of growth-focused investors.

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D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) stock recorded another day of explosive gains in Thursday’s trading. The quantum-computing company’s share price climbed 13.7% in the daily session amid the backdrop of a 0.5% gain for the S&P 500 and a 0.7% gain for the Nasdaq Composite. The stock had been up as much as 15.5% earlier in trading.

D-Wave Quantum stock continued to surge higher despite little in the way of business-specific news for the company. News that Denmark has aspirations to host the world’s most powerful quantum computer pointed to the potential for a big increase in state-level support for the industry, but it was otherwise a relatively slow news day for quantum stocks. That didn’t stop companies in the space from seeing big valuation gains, and expectations that the Federal Reserve will issue multiple interest rate cuts helped support share price expansions.

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Is D-Wave Quantum stock a buy right now?

Charting the progression of the quantum computing space involves an incredibly high degree of guesswork. Even if it’s taken as a baseline assumption that the tech category will continue to see major breakthroughs that pave the way for much wider commercial adoption, determining which companies in the space will wind up being winners involves a huge amount of speculation.

D-Wave is staking a specialized, forefront position in the category and could go on to see massive valuation gains if its quantum-computing machines deliver on their promise and prove to have substantial real-world applications. The company launched its Advantage2 system in May, and its next quarterly report should provide some insight into what demand looks like for the machines. While D-Wave stock looks risky on the heels of its recent valuation run up, it could be a worthwhile portfolio addition for investors who are making exposure to the quantum computing space a key strategic priority.

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Quantum computing stocks such as D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 5.32%) have been all the rage this year, with many seeing their stock prices soar. Investors are viewing the sector in a similar light to the early days of artificial intelligence. If quantum computing companies are able to commercialize quantum computers that can ideally process much more complex calculations than computers today, you may one day find them in every home and office in America and all over the world.

Stocks can embark on stock splits for all sorts of different reasons. They can happen to successful stocks and underperforming stocks. Is D-Wave Quantum next?

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What is a stock split?

Before looking at whether D-Wave could be due for a stock split, it’s important for investors to understand what stock splits are and why companies may embark on them.

Stock splits are simply a way for a company to lower its share price and increase the number of outstanding shares, or vice versa through a reverse stock split. Stock splits and reverse stock splits do not change a company’s market capitalization and, therefore, will not change an investor’s equity position if they held shares before one occurs.

Let’s do a quick example with one of the world’s largest publicly traded companies: Tesla. Let’s say you own 100 shares of Tesla, which currently trades slightly under $313 per share, making your total equity position slightly under $31,300. If Tesla were to conduct a three-for-one stock split, you would take the 100 shares and multiply by three, resulting in 300 shares.

Then, to calculate the new share price, you would take the equity position ($31,300) and divide by 300, which equals $104.33 per share. Notice that your number of Tesla shares tripled, while the share price was divided by three. But you still have the same total equity value, and the market cap is the same, so there was no dilution.

A company might conduct a stock split or a reverse split for several reasons. A frequent example occurs when a company’s stock price drops too low. The Nasdaq Composite and New York Stock Exchange require companies that trade on their exchanges to maintain at least a $1 share price for at least 30 business days. If a company fails to meet this requirement, it may eventually be delisted. A reverse stock split can help resolve this conundrum.

Companies that are extremely successful and see their stock prices rise into the hundreds or even the thousands will also use stock splits to bring down their share price and make the stock more attainable for investors. Even though investors can now buy fractional shares, they may be less likely to purchase shares with such a high price tag. A stock split lowers the share price and increases the share count, potentially boosting liquidity.

Is D-Wave Next?

While basic computers use bits to process data, which are the smallest units of digital information, quantum computers use qubits to process data much faster and perform much more complex calculations in a much more efficient manner than computers and humans. If executed correctly, many believe that quantum computers will be able to make huge advancements in nearly every sector, including science, medicine, and finance, to name a few.

D-Wave is one company that has made good progress. The company’s latest model, released earlier this year, features 4,400 qubits and robust qubit coherence, which allows qubits to stay in the quantum state for longer and solve calculations faster and with more accuracy. In fact, D-Wave’s latest quantum technology has achieved a 75% reduction in noise, which can throw off qubits. The less noise, the higher the accuracy.

Due to this success and other signs of general progress in the quantum computing industry, D-Wave has seen its stock soar by over 1,281% in the last year, so investors have crushed it. The stock trades at $16.79 per share and has a market cap of $5.25 billion. Furthermore, D-Wave has a high public float and can be purchased on most common brokerages, such as Robinhood.

D-Wave also recently completed a $400 million at-the-market equity offering, so I don’t see any indication that the company will conduct a reverse stock split anytime soon. D-Wave is in compliance with the New York Stock Exchange’s listing requirements and has a liquid share base.

Bram Berkowitz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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