BlackRock increased its IONQ position by 83.74% to 27.8 million shares (7.8% ownership), signaling strong conviction in quantum computing sector.
BlackRock increased its IONQ position by 83.74% to 27.8 million shares (7.8% ownership), signaling strong conviction in quantum computing sector.
The world's largest asset manager is betting big on quantum computing.
BlackRock, Inc. increased its IONQ Inc. position by 83.74% in January 2026, from 15.1 million shares to 27.8 million shares, according to a 13G/A filing dated January 21, 2026.
| Metric | Previous | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shares held | 15,110,462 | 27,763,822 | +83.74% |
| Ownership % | ~6% | 7.80% | +23.81% |
| Filing type | 13G/A | Jan 21, 2026 | |
| Stock price | $31.20 (Mar 20) |
This is a major institutional conviction signal:
| Holder | Ownership |
|---|---|
| Total institutional | 54.23% |
| BlackRock | 7.80% |
| Vanguard Group | Major holder |
| Morgan Stanley | Major holder |
Published: March 24, 2026
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