A 10 Bagger Like This May Never Happen Again
Summary
Brian begins by highlighting a past successful quantum stock recommendation from September 2023, which yielded over 2,000% returns, to illustrate the importance of early preparation and identifying "woodshed signals." He notes significant changes in the quantum sector over the past six months: the number of publicly traded quantum pure-plays has increased from four to seven, with three more in the IPO pipeline, and all four fundamental quantum computer architectures (superconducting, trapped ion, neutral atom, and photonic) are now publicly investable. This diversification allows investors to bet on multiple approaches.
He advises investors to adopt a "37% rule" approach: first observe and build a baseline understanding of the sector before making commitments, rather than reacting emotionally to market shifts. Brian cautions that while the fear has shifted from "what if quantum doesn't work?" to "what if quantum works and I'm not in it?", this feeling should be a "pause signal" to avoid emotional buying at the top. He also warns that early-stage hardware companies typically burn cash and issue shares, which can dilute existing investors' ownership.
Brian suggests a tiered allocation strategy for a $100 quantum investment:
He also mentions the availability of several quantum-focused ETFs for investors preferring a basket approach, noting that the Defiance Quantum ETF is the longest-standing.
**Specific Companies Mentioned by Brian:**
Mentioned Stocks
Reasoning: Brian identifies Amazon, through its Amazon Web Services (AWS), as part of the essential "infrastructure layer" in quantum computing. He states that AWS hosts five quantum hardware providers on its cloud platform, positioning Amazon as a "toll collector" that generates real cash flow and benefits from quantum success without depending on it, making it a stable anchor for a quantum portfolio.
Reasoning: Brian identifies Nvidia as a crucial "infrastructure layer" player due to its software platform integrating with 75% of the world's quantum processors and its venture arm having invested over $1.8 billion in key quantum companies like Quantinuum. He describes Nvidia as a "toll collector" that is profitable independently of quantum success but is strongly positioned to gain significantly as quantum computing matures, making it a foundational investment.
Reasoning: Brian highlights Microsoft, via its Azure platform, as a key "infrastructure layer" company in the quantum space. Azure hosts four quantum hardware providers, indicating Microsoft's role as a "toll collector" that benefits from the broader growth of quantum computing. He emphasizes that such companies generate real cash flow and do not rely solely on quantum success, providing stability to an investment portfolio.
Reasoning: Brian emphasizes IonQ's position as the largest quantum pure play by revenue and market cap, using the precise trapped ion architecture. He notes their backlog has grown nearly fivefold since October 2025, and revenue tripled year-over-year by 202%. A key strategic move is the announced $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology, which could give IonQ control over the entire manufacturing process on US soil, crucial for securing US defense quantum contracts.
Reasoning: Brian identifies significant concentration risk for Rigetti, with two contracts making up 63% of their 2026 revenue estimate, and warns that delivery timelines for these have already slipped. He states that owning Rigetti is a bet on their superconducting roadmap and their ability to close the gap with industry leaders like IBM and Google, indicating a high-risk, speculative position for existing holders rather than a new buy recommendation.
Reasoning: Brian highlights D-Wave's strong growth with 2025 revenue up 179% year over year, and notes that new contract bookings in just January and February 2026 exceeded their entire 2025 annual revenue. He also points to a significant strategic move: an acquisition in January 2026 that adds gate model capability to their existing annealing system, with plans for 49 qubits by 2027. This diversification and commercial traction make it a compelling investment.
Reasoning: Brian explicitly labels QUBT as "absolutely the highest risk name on the list," citing its very low 2025 revenue of only $682,000, a major warning in its 10-K filing, and ongoing securities fraud lawsuits. These lawsuits allege that the company overstated its relationship with NASA and that some reported revenue was not real, making it a highly precarious investment that Brian warns viewers to avoid.
Reasoning: Brian highlights Inflection as a promising new entrant using the neutral atom architecture, which offers a scaling advantage. He notes its strong institutional backing, including being selected twice by Nvidia for quantum programs, and its dual revenue streams from quantum computing and quantum sensing. With deployed sensing hardware (e.g., on the ISS) and revenue topping $32 million last year with 23% growth guided, Brian sees significant commercial traction for this recently public company, making it "worth watching closely."
Reasoning: Brian is particularly interested in Xanadu's photonic hardware, which operates at room temperature (a key engineering advantage), but even more so in its software. Xanadu developed PennyLane, an open-source quantum programming framework used by half of all quantum developers worldwide, with 160,000 monthly downloads and 161% usage growth last year, which works across all hardware architectures. He sees this as a dual investment case in both hardware and a potentially industry-standard software platform, despite its speculative nature and early revenue.
Reasoning: Brian positions Horizon Quantum as a strategic investment due to its focus on hardware-agnostic quantum software tools, acting as a "middleware layer." This means the company benefits regardless of which specific quantum hardware architecture ultimately succeeds, offering a diversified play within the quantum software space.
Reasoning: Brian places CLSQ in the "penny dreamers" category, highlighting it as an extremely early-stage, pre-revenue microcap focusing on post-quantum encryption chips. He describes these companies as having the potential for money multiplication through a single breakthrough, albeit with very high risk, suggesting it for speculative investors looking for outsized returns.
Reasoning: Similar to CLSQ, Brian categorizes Arqit as a "penny dreamer" – an extremely early-stage, pre-revenue microcap specializing in quantum-safe key distribution. He notes that these companies offer high-risk, high-reward potential for a significant breakthrough, appealing to speculative investors willing to risk capital for substantial returns.