Why Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Is Up 15% This Week

Quantum Computing Inc QUBT shares are trading higher and trending during Friday’s session. Here’s what traders and investors need to know.

What To Know: Quantum Computing earlier this week announced the successful shipment of its first commercial entangled photon source to a South Korean research institution, marking a key milestone in its transition to revenue-generating operations.

The device, which uses Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion within a lithium niobate crystal, operates in the C-band, making it compatible with mainstream telecom systems. This capability is expected to support emerging quantum communication and cybersecurity applications.

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According to Chief Technology Officer Yong Meng Sua, the photon source is a cornerstone of the company's Edison Award-winning cybersecurity ecosystem.

The design, co-authored by Interim CEO Yuping Huang and Lac Nguyen, allows for scalable quantum key distribution, with plans underway to enhance performance using thin-film lithium niobate at the company's U.S. foundry.

Chief Revenue Officer Pouya Dianat called the delivery a validation of Quantum Computing's global strategy, highlighting increasing international demand for quantum hardware.

This week’s gains build on momentum from bullish commentary by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at GTC Paris. Huang declared quantum computing at an “inflection point,” reversing prior skepticism and boosting investor optimism across the sector.

Price Action: According to data from Benzinga Pro, QUBT shares are trading marginally higher Friday, up 15% this week since Monday's open and up 68% over the past month.

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How To Buy QUBT Stock

By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Quantum Computing – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.

Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of possible trading platforms here. Many will allow you to buy “fractional shares,” which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.

In the case of Quantum Computing, which is trading at $19.32 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 5.18 shares of stock.

If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to “go short” a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a stock can be found at this resource. Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading – either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.

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