Quantum computing stocks slid sharply on Thursday, with the group posting broad mid-to-high single-digit losses amid a wider risk-off move in speculative tech.
The pullback adds to a tough start to the year, with most names in the space now down double digits year-to-date. Elevated bearish positioning across several names continues to frame the backdrop.
Here’s how key quantum computing stocks rank by short interest as of the January 30 settlement:
- Quantum Computing (QUBT) -20.18% YTD | Short interest: 21.89%
- IonQ (IONQ) -30.24% YTD | Short interest: 20.80%
- SEALSQ (LAES) +1.6% YTD | Short interest: 13.81%
- Rigetti Computing (RGTI) -32.3% YTD | Short interest: 13.10%
- D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) -28.03% YTD | Short interest: 12.78%
- Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) +1.59% YTD | Short interest: 5.87%
Quantum computing ETF: Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM)