Think It's Too Late to Buy IonQ Stock? Here's the 1 Reason Why There's Still Time.
Key Points
The long-term impact of quantum computing could be several trillion dollars.
IonQ has been developing its technology for 30 years.
The company says its push into quantum networking will double the company's addressable market.
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Quantum computing is expected to be the next wave of innovation beyond artificial intelligence (AI) that could lead to major technological breakthroughs that traditional computers are not capable of executing. The enthusiasm for its potential has sent share prices of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) soaring more than 300% over the past year.
Given that steep (and quick) rise, it's natural for investors to feel like they have missed their chance with such a stock, but great companies don't just double or triple; they deliver multibagger returns over decades. IonQ might just be getting started.
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IonQ just recently made a huge breakthrough that could lead to tremendous growth over the next decade and beyond.
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IonQ's opportunity could be bigger than anyone thinks
IonQ has been developing quantum computing for 30 years, and it could be on the verge of accelerating the commercialization of its technology. The goal is to expand into quantum networking, which could unlock tremendous upside for the company's revenue.
In September, IonQ announced it had successfully transformed visible-wavelength photons into telecom wavelengths. This paves the way for isolated quantum computers separated by long distances to link together over existing fiber optic networks, ultimately paving the way for a quantum internet.
The long-term economic impact of quantum computing is estimated to eventually reach into the trillions. He didn't provide a specific estimate, but CEO Niccolo de Masi recently said quantum networking will at least double the company's market opportunity.
Given the transformative effect this could have on the economy, IonQ's current $18 billion market cap doesn't appear all that expensive, but it is currently trading at a very high multiple of its trailing revenue. Investors will have to be prepared for volatility in the share price, but for an investor who can patiently hold the stock for 10 years, it is not too late to invest in IonQ.
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John Ballard has positions in IonQ. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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