The Quantum Pair Trade: Long IonQ, Short Quantum Computing (NYSE:IONQ) - Seeking Alpha
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PropNotes10.02K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(14min)Comment(1)SummaryIonQ (IONQ) offers a compelling long opportunity, driven by rapid revenue growth, credible commercialization, and strong institutional backing.QUBT is a high-risk short, with negligible revenues, questionable commercialization, and an inflated valuation exceeding 3200x sales.A 'long IONQ, short QUBT' pair trade neutralizes sector volatility, isolating execution and valuation differentials between the two quantum players.I maintain a Buy rating on IONQ and a Strong Sell on QUBT, favoring IONQ's commercial momentum over QUBT's speculative profile. Just_Super/E+ via Getty Images Once upon a time, I used to work in New York City as a professional proprietary trader - that is, someone who works for a private trading company, taking risk in the markets and getting paid a cut of whatThis article was written byPropNotes10.02K FollowersFollowHere at PropNotes, I focus on uncovering high-yield investment opportunities for individual investors.With a background in professional prop trading, my goal is to break down complex concepts into clear, actionable insights that help you achieve better returns.Follow me today and take control of your portfolio.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of IONQ either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.