Quantum Computing Insiders Dump $863 Million in IonQ, Rigetti and D-Wave Shares

2 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 24

$863 million in net insider sales across IonQ, Rigetti Computing and D-Wave over three years has raised a fresh warning flag for investors chasing quantum-computing gains.
IonQ accounted for $457.2 million of the selling, D-Wave $331.3 million and Rigetti $74 million, according to Form 4 disclosures that insiders must file within two business days.
Those sales stand out because executives, directors and 10% holders typically know the companies best, even if some transactions can reflect stock-compensation tax obligations rather than a bearish view.
The caution comes after the three pure-play quantum stocks had surged as much as 6,200% over the prior 12 months, underscoring the gap between market enthusiasm and insider behavior.