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Investors Eye Quantum Computing's High-Risk, High-Reward Potential

2/23/2026

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Quantum computing presents high-risk opportunities for investors in IonQ and Rigetti Computing.
IonQ focuses on gate-based quantum hardware.
Rigetti provides cloud access and physical systems and faces competition from larger firms like IBM.
They face execution risks and funding volatility.
They could benefit from a significant technological shift in coming years.

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Story summary

Quantum computing presents high-risk opportunities for investors in IonQ and Rigetti Computing.
IonQ focuses on gate-based quantum hardware.
Rigetti provides cloud access and physical systems and faces competition from larger firms like IBM.
They face execution risks and funding volatility.
They could benefit from a significant technological shift in coming years.