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The group of pure‑play Quantum computing stocks known on Wall Street as the “Quantum 4” has surged more than 100% this year. The four companies (Rigetti, IonQ, D‑Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc) have become the center of one of the market’s most heated trends, even as investors struggle to figure out what any of these valuations are actually supposed to mean. The pricing has been unstable, with wide swings happening in short periods. Traders and analysts are working to understand how to value technology that is still developing and is not yet widely commercialized. The companies are working to build machines that use Quantum theory to solve tasks that current computers cannot handle, possibly supported by artificial intelligence. Supporters say the technology could reshape areas such as cryptography and drug development. The wave of interest has led to sharp moves in share prices. Many investors are treating these companies as early claims on a future computing model that has not yet arrived. Valuations swing as investors try to price the future Sylvia Jablonski, chief investment officer of Defiance ETFs, who oversees the Defiance Quantum fund (QTUM), said, “All of a sudden, it feels like science fiction has moved into the world of real technological possibility.” The statement reflects how quickly sentiment around the sector has changed, even though the businesses remain unprofitable. Financial statements show losses, though Rigetti posted a quarterly profit in early 2025 due to changes in the value of securities it held, not core operations. The volatility has been especially clear in Rigetti’s stock. Steve Sosnick, chief markets strategist at Interactive Brokers, said, “What is the right price to pay for a piece of the future?” Rigetti traded at $1.06 a share earlier in the year before climbing to $58. By late October, it was the…

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