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IPBMerrill Lynch Depositor Inc. 6.0518% Index Plus Trust Series 2003-1
$25.70
Financials
AVOID
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

IPB is a market laggard (RS 38/99, Top 62%) with no data fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

N/A
Q3'12
$0.00
-100%
Q4'12
$0.00
N/A
Q1'13
$0.00
N/A
Q2'13
$0.00
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$25.70
→
50 DMA
$26.09
✓
→
100 DMA
$26.08
✓
→
150 DMA
$25.94
✓
→
200 DMA
$25.83
Alignment Score: 3/4

IPB Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 38/99 is in Bottom 38% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
38 (Top 62%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Trend
Weak Downtrend→Above 200 DMA
Breakout Status
-4.2% from entry ($26.84)→Breakout confirmation (hold above entry)

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on IPB, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
38/99
Top 62% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Downtrend
Below 200 DMA
RSI (14)
47
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
WARM
Score: 6/9
Volume
300
-74% vs avg
From Entry
-4.2%
$26.84

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
N/A
NO DATA
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
1%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
0/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Struggling

Broke out 5 months ago at $26.84 — -4% below entry.

Breakout underperforming. Wait for price to reclaim entry or form a new base.

Breakout Date2025-08-05164 days ago
Entry Was$26.84Breakout price
Loss Since-4%From entry
Wait For$26.84Reclaim entry or new base

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 20 DMA$25.82+0.4%
  • 200 DMA$25.83+0.5%
  • 50 DMA$26.09+1.5%
Current$25.70

Support

  • 52W Low$24.83-3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is IPB stock a buy now?

IPB is a market laggard (RS 38/99, Top 62%) with no data fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for IPB?

IPB broke out at $26.84 5 month(s) ago but is now -4% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.

What is IPB's RS Rating?

IPB has an RS Rating of 38/99, meaning it's in the Top 62% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.