Quantum Computing Stocks Surge Amid AI Boom, But History Suggests Caution
Quantum computing stocks have delivered staggering returns over the past year, with Rigetti Computing leading the pack at a 5,400% gain. IonQ, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc. followed with rises of 720%, 3,470%, and 2,800% respectively. These astronomical returns highlight the market's enthusiasm for quantum computing's potential to solve problems beyond classical computers' reach.
Yet this frenzy echoes past tech bubbles—from blockchain to the metaverse—where early euphoria often preceded painful corrections. The parallel rise of AI and quantum computing as dual investment themes creates a rare dynamic, but seasoned investors recall how similar 'next-big-thing' narratives unfolded during the dot-com era.