Going Public With Ross Mandell

IONQ Stock Analysis: Don't Buy Until You See This

September 3, 2026·20 min
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Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross delivers a deep IONQ stock analysis and explains why he believes IonQ could become one of the most important quantum computing companies in the market. Ross traces IonQ’s story from the early development of trapped-ion quantum computing to becoming the first publicly traded pure-play quantum computing company. He also explains why IONQ stock has experienced extreme volatility, falling from roughly $31 to near $3 before eventually recovering, and why he believes investors need to separate short-term stock price movements from the long-term potential of quantum computing technology. Ross breaks down how IonQ’s trapped-ion quantum computers differ from the superconducting systems being developed by companies such as IBM and Google, including IonQ’s focus on qubit fidelity, connectivity, error correction, and scalability. He also examines IonQ’s aggressive expansion strategy, including its acquisitions of Oxford Ionics, SkyWater Technology, ID Quantique, Capella Space, Vector Atomic, and other companies designed to build a vertically integrated quantum computing ecosystem. Ross discusses IonQ’s reported revenue growth, cash position, government and defense-related work, semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, DARPA contract, and the company’s roadmap toward significantly larger quantum processors. Finally, Ross gives his IONQ stock prediction and explains why his high-end price target is $100, while also addressing the substantial risks facing investors. IonQ continues to lose significant amounts of money, dilution remains a concern, valuations are aggressive, and the stock has already demonstrated that it can move 40% or more in a short period of time. Ross also discusses Q-Day, quantum encryption, cybersecurity, quantum computing stocks, position sizing, long-term investing, and why he believes the greatest opportunity may exist during the period when a transformative technology is real but the market still questions whether it will succeed. This episode is essential viewing for investors researching IONQ stock, quantum computing stocks, IONQ stock predictions, quantum computing investing, and the future of computing. Topics Covered IONQ stock analysis and IONQ stock prediction Could IONQ stock reach $100? Ross Mandell’s long-term IonQ investment thesis What quantum computing actually does Trapped-ion quantum computing explained IonQ vs. IBM and Google quantum computers Why qubit fidelity matters Quantum optimization, logistics and climate modeling Risks of investing in quantum computing stocks IONQ stock volatility, dilution and valuation Position sizing and long-term investment strategy Why Ross believes IonQ could become a generational technology company The future of IONQ, quantum computing and quantum stocks About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — IONQ Stock and the Quantum Computing Revolution 03:51 — IONQ Stock Crashes From $31 to $3 05:58 — Quantum Computing Explained in 90 Seconds 08:25 — Why IonQ Could Beat Other Quantum Computing Companies 11:13 — Why IonQ Bought SkyWater Technology for $1.8 Billion 15:43 — IONQ Stock Prediction: Could It Reach $100? 17:22 — Position Sizing, Volatility and How to Invest in Quantum Stocks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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