IonQ Just Announced a Major Breakthrough. Should Investors Buy the Stock Now?

Quantum computers have a real problem.

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, IonQ (IONQ +1.11%) said it may have found a solution to this problem.

This gives IonQ a real edge in this highly competitive race.

Shares of IonQ have actually fallen more than 40% in the past year.

For investors willing to stay invested for the next several years as this nascent sector finds its footing and use cases, this IonQ breakthrough is significant enough to consider buying the stock, in my opinion.