Because of these factors, IonQ is a speculative stock to buy in 2025. While I believe the company will have a solid year given the progress it's made to date, such as the Qubitekk acquisition, buying shares in this quantum computing provider is only for investors with a high risk tolerance.

IonQ ($IONQ) stock has soared 388.5% over the past year. The company is benefitting from its strong position in the quantum computing space. Its