Lottery vs. Quantum: A Better Bet?

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Half of Americans buy lottery tickets annually, despite the odds. A 1 in 292 million chance to win. Most buy them as habit, not hope. The cost? $730 a year. Even small wins can’t offset that. So it goes.

Only 21% of U.S. families own stocks outside funds. Yet the market, as Siegel said, is the greatest wealth creator. A fact ignored by many. So it goes.

The S&P 500 has averaged 10% since 1957. Invest $730 yearly, reinvest dividends. $7,300 becomes $12,800. A lump sum? $28,250. Inflation-beating, but not the only path. So it goes.

IonQ (IONQ) surged 475% in a year. Still 20% below its peak. A risky bet, but not a bad one. So it goes.

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What is quantum computing?

Traditional computers use bits-zeros and ones. Quantum computers use qubits, which can be both. Faster, but also bigger, pricier, and error-prone. Mostly for research. So it goes.

The market could grow 34.8% annually by 2032. Smaller, cheaper, more accurate chips. A future, perhaps. So it goes.

Why does IonQ stand out?

IonQ uses trapped ions, isolating atoms with electromagnetic fields. Claims it’s more efficient. Plans to shrink QPUs from feet to inches. So it goes.

Three systems sold. A fourth coming. Cloud access. Measured in algorithmic qubits. Forte hit 36 AQ. Tempo aims for 64. So it goes.

Revenue to jump from $43m to $315m by 2027. CUDA integration for AI. A foothold in a booming market. So it goes.

Why IonQ over lottery?

Market cap $12.85b. 40x 2027 sales. Unprofitable. Riskier than index funds. So it goes.

Invest a few hundred yearly. Potential for bigger rewards than daily tickets. Not smooth, but a long-term play. So it goes.

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2025-09-01 14:47