The same stocks rallied earlier this week after Microsoft unveiled an initiative meant to familiarize business leaders with quantum systems.

For the last few months, a technology known as quantum computing has started receiving a lot of attention. As is often the case when new subject matter enters the spotlight, people try to figure out how to invest in this technology,

D-Wave Quantum's valuation model suggests potential 25-35% annual returns in base and bull cases. See why we are neutral on QBTS stock.

Quantum computing was one of the hot trends of the past few months as stocks have doubled or more following Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) Willow announcement. Investors looking for any way to play the quantum computing space have pushed microcap stocks into the stratosphere.

Shares of quantum computing company IonQ ( IONQ 5.48%) raced higher this week. The stock was up by 28.5% as of Friday morning, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Rigetti (RGTI) is dropping 23%, while IonQ (IONQ) is giving back 10% and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), which disclosed today that it may sell more shares of its stock, is plunging nearly 30%. The sector is dropping sharply again after Meta (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg suggested that quantum computing would not be “practical” for a long time.

This is what's happening on Wednesday, as quantum computing investors cheer some kind words from Microsoft's strategic missions and technologies chief, Mitra Azizirad, who last night urged quantum investors to get ready, because "we are right on the cusp of seeing quantum computers solve meaningful problems and capture new business value."

Quantum computing is taking off, but how long will it take, and which stocks should you consider? Two leaders in the space stand out as great investments today.

Quantum computing stocks took a wild turn in early 2025, with Rigetti Computing (RGTI) becoming the center of speculative trading, much like GameStop (GME) a few years ago. The stock skyrocketed by nearly 1,

Rigetti Computing's stock is overvalued and facing tough competition, despite temporary surges driven by industry news. Click here to read why RGTI is a Strong Sell.