5 Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Invest In According to Hedge Funds

2. IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 39

On May 12, 2026, IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) announced it had opened a new quantum computing R&D lab in Boulder, Colorado. It will house semiconductor chip testing and facilities to advance future generations of its trapped-ion quantum systems. The firm said the site will support “design, testing, and iteration” of technologies central to its roadmap, with a first quantum computer installation planned later this year.

CEO Niccolo de Masi said the company is “delivering on the promise” of quantum technologies across pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis said Boulder’s selection reinforces Colorado’s growing quantum economy and will create high-paying jobs. Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett said the project shows a collaborative ecosystem.

President of Quantum Computing Chris Ballance said IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ)’s trapped-ion approach uses electronics instead of lasers. It allows semiconductor-style manufacturability and scalable production toward fault-tolerant systems while improving performance at lower cost and complexity.

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) makes quantum computers and specializes in quantum computing and quantum information processing.