{
  "id": 16104347,
  "title": "Is IonQ a Millionaire-Maker Stock?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/is-ionq-a-millionaire-maker-stock",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-22T20:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/22/is-ionq-a-millionaire-maker-stock/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IonQ, a quantum computing firm, is generating interest due to its advanced technology and upcoming quantum computer model launch. A successful launch could boost the stock price, but how much potential does it hold for investors to become millionaires? To determine if IonQ could achieve a 100x return, it must increase from a $10,000 investment to $1 million. Quantum computing shows promise, with IonQ leading the pack using trapped ion qubits, which offer better accuracy than rival superconducting qubits. McKinsey predicts the quantum computing industry could reach $72 billion annually by 2035, assuming IonQ captures 100% of this market. With a 50% profit margin similar to Nvidia's, IonQ could generate $36 billion in annual profits. Applying a 30x earnings multiple, this results in a $1.08 trillion company. Currently, IonQ's market cap stands at $11.7 billion, implying a potential 90x return under this optimistic scenario. While IonQ has significant potential, achieving a 100x return within a decade appears unlikely. Nevertheless, the company could still deliver market-beating returns if its quantum computing technology proves successful, potentially aiding in building a million-dollar portfolio over the long term.",
  "summary": "The expected evolution of quantum computing gives the company massive upside potential.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Is IonQ a Millionaire-Maker Stock?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/is-ionq-a-millionaire-maker-stock-16112695",
        "published": "2026-10-22T21:04:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}