How to invest in quantum computing on the stock market?S&P 500SP:SPXSwissquoteWhile the market is focused almost exclusively on the artificial intelligence revolution, AI GPUs, the explosion of data centers worldwide, and the global shortage of AI semiconductors (the famous AI RAM, or HBM), another long-term race, still at a very experimental stage, is underway. After the era of classical computing, after the triumph of the artificial intelligence revolution, the next stage is quantum computing. The common point with the AI sector is that it represents billions of dollars in current investments (the famous CAPEX). These are very long-term investments that are still far from being profitable and that burn a tremendous amount of cash. So why try to position yourself in the stock market on something that is not profitable? For a simple reason: when the experimental stage is over and real-world applications of quantum computing materialize globally, it will then be far too late to position yourself at a good price in this sector. What is quantum computing? And who are the main players listed on the stock market? The infographic below reveals all the answers. • Quantum computing is based on the qubit, which multiplies computing power compared to the bit • Currently, IBM is capable of producing chips up to 1000 qubits; hundreds of millions would be needed for real-world use • Quantum CAPEX is enormous, but no company is profitable in quantum computing • IBM is the leader in quantum hardware • Pure quantum players are IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave Quantum • The economic potential is estimated at 100 billion US dollars by 2035 From a technical analysis standpoint, the four charts below show the main publicly listed players in this quantum investment theme. IBM is probably the least speculative option, and the stock is returning close to a low valuation zone (based on the PE ratio and forward PE). The other three stocks are pure quantum players, more speculative, and have experienced a significant correction since last October. The 200-week moving average can be considered a good positioning timing if the market comes back to test it on these three stocks. The chart below shows weekly Japanese candlesticks for IBM. Note that the PE ratio is returning close to a strong support at 18/20. The chart below shows monthly, weekly, and daily Japanese candlesticks for IonQ The chart below shows monthly, weekly, and daily Japanese candlesticks for Rigetti Computing The chart below shows monthly, weekly, and daily Japanese candlesticks for D-Wave Quantum DISCLAIMER: This content is intended for individuals who are familiar with financial markets and instruments and is for information purposes only. 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