Quantum Computing

Disclaimer: Not financial advice. Stocks are highly volatile and you can lose money. Only invest what you can afford to lose. This is my personal experiment.

My Quantum Computing DCA Experiment

I’ve been running real-world passive income and growth tests here at Mars Money Lab for a while now:

• £40/week into Tesla stock
• £10/week into NVIDIA DCA
• £10/week into Bitcoin DCA
• £10/week into Ethereum DCA

I’ve been watching D-Wave (QBTS) since last year but held off starting. Then the Trump administration announced a $2 billion CHIPS Act quantum package on May 21, 2026 (with the government taking equity stakes) — that was the final push I needed. If the US government is strongly supporting quantum computing with major funding, I’m happy to put my small monthly amount behind it too.

This page follows my simple, low-effort Quantum Computing DCA experiment: £5 per week into QBTS and IONQ (total £20/month), using pure Dollar-Cost Averaging. The experiment officially started in May 2026.

The core strategy is pure DCA: buy the same pound amount every month regardless of price. This removes emotion and lets me accumulate more shares when prices dip.

QBTS – D-Wave Quantum (Annealing Specialist)

D-Wave is the world leader in quantum annealing — a special type of quantum computing designed to solve optimisation problems very quickly.

Think of it like this: Instead of trying every possible route to find the fastest delivery path or the best way to schedule factory production, quantum annealing uses quantum physics to naturally “settle” on the best (or near-best) answer, similar to how a ball rolls down a hill to the lowest point.

D-Wave’s systems are already being used in real-world applications for logistics, AI training, finance, and defence. They are also expanding into gate-model systems after acquiring Quantum Circuits.

Recent Highlights (late May 2026):

• Signed Letter of Intent for up to $100 million CHIPS Act funding (government taking equity stake)
• Record Q1 2026 bookings of $33.4 million (up nearly 2,000% YoY), including a $20M system sale to Florida Atlantic University and a $10M Fortune 100 QCaaS deal
• Strong cash position and dual-platform roadmap (annealing for today + gate-model for the future)

IONQ – Trapped-Ion Leader

IonQ is widely regarded as one of the technical frontrunners in universal gate-model quantum computing — the most flexible and powerful type of quantum computer.

Gate-model is the “general-purpose” version of quantum computing. Just like a normal computer uses logic gates (AND, OR, NOT) to run any program, gate-model quantum computers use a set of quantum gates to run almost any quantum algorithm. This makes them suitable for a very wide range of future applications (drug discovery, cryptography, complex simulations, AI, etc.).

IonQ uses trapped-ion technology, which is known for high fidelity (very accurate calculations) and good scalability. Their systems are already accessible via major cloud platforms (like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud) and are aimed at broad commercial use.

Recent Highlights (Q1 2026):

• Record revenue of $64.7 million (up 755% YoY), beating guidance by 30%
• Raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $260–270 million
• Backlog (Remaining Performance Obligations) surged to $470 million (up 554% YoY)
• ~60% of revenue from commercial customers and 35% international

Why Split Between QBTS and IONQ?

No one knows which quantum approach will dominate long-term.This quantum computing DCA approach gives me exposure to both annealing and gate-model technologies without overcommitting to just one.
Both benefit from the government tailwinds.

How It Works

• Sign Up: I use Trading 212 — open your account in minutes and start trading with ease.

• Invest: Buy QBTS, IONQ or other stocks with 0% commission. Invest any amount that fits your budget, but don’t risk more than you can afford to lose — it’s a long-term high-risk play for potential massive gains.
• Grow: My experiment tracks the growth of quantum computing through QBTS and IONQ. Plan carefully for the long term (10+ years) and explore eToro’s platform to manage your investments.

Safety / Risk Rating

Quantum Stocks (QBTS + IONQ): ★☆☆☆☆ (Very High Risk)
Early-stage technology with pre-profit companies, massive cash burn, and extreme valuations. Expect violent 30–50%+ swings. High risk of tech delays, dilution, competition from Big Tech, and possible total loss.

Only suitable as a tiny satellite position with money you can afford to lose completely. Best held as a long-term (10+ years) high-risk moonshot.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Asymmetric upside if quantum hits broad commercial use in the 2030s
• Strong government tailwinds (CHIPS Act funding)
• Complementary technologies (annealing + universal)
• Very low maintenance once automated

Cons:

• Very early stage with tiny current revenues
• High chance of dilution and execution risk
• Extreme volatility and stretched valuations
• Many competing approaches — no guaranteed winner

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Let’s see where £5 a week takes us over the next decade. 🚀