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Investing in innovative companies is a proven strategy for generating outsized gains over time. Generally, companies that invest in research and development are positioned to benefit from multiple competitive moats and a first-mover advantage.
One way to identify and shortlist innovative companies is to examine new patent grants. According to data from Quiver Quantitative, IonQ (IONQ), a quantum computing company, received five new patents in February 2025.