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D-Wave Quantum vs. Microsoft: Which Is the Better Quantum Computing Stock to Own for the Next 5 Years?

Owning shares of Microsoft gives you exposure to quantum computing's potential without sacrificing profits.

Published August 19, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Quantum computing has significant potential to transform a host of technologies, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, materials science, and drug discovery. But it's still in a relatively early stage of development, which makes it difficult to guess now which quantum computing stocks might be winners over the long term.

Two companies on many investors' quantum computing radar are pure-play D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ: QBTS) and tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Given where the quantum computing market is right now, and considering Microsoft's financial advantages, Microsoft stock is the no-brainer winner.

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