International Biotechnology Trust plc Stock Forecast
International Biotechnology Trust plc stock price up 1.46% on Tuesday
(Updated on Apr 23, 2024)
The International Biotechnology Trust plc stock price gained 1.46% on the last trading day (Tuesday, 23rd Apr 2024), rising from £618.00 to £627.00. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.12% from a day low at £614.99 to a day high of £628.00. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -2.34% for this period. Volume fell on the last day by -25 thousand shares and in total, 41 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately £25.82 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -4.85% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between £579.35 and £640.82 at the end of this 3-month period.
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IBT.L Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. The International Biotechnology Trust plc stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at £647.26. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at £620.86. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, April 19, 2024, and so far it has risen 2.79%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for International Biotechnology Trust plc stock
International Biotechnology Trust plc finds support from accumulated volume at £621.00 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved £13.01 (2.12%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.04%.
Our recommended stop-loss: £597.80 (-4.66%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 2 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (IBT.L) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 24th
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 24th we expect International Biotechnology Trust plc to open at £623.33, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between £612.03 and £641.97, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-£14.97 (+/-2.39%) up or down from last closing price. If International Biotechnology Trust plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.77% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at £621.00 (0.96%) than the resistance at £660.00 (5.26%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Earnings coming up
International Biotechnology Trust plc will release earnings BMO on Wednesday, May 01, 2024. We will update the financials statements for International Biotechnology Trust plc, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 1.93% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is International Biotechnology Trust plc stock A Buy?
International Biotechnology Trust plc holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score: -0.552 Hold/Accumulate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for International Biotechnology Trust plc of Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Fair opening price April 24, 2024 | Current price |
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£623.33 ( 0.585%) | £627.00 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for IBT.L
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 636.34 | 1.49 % | |
R2 | 631.37 | 0.697 % | ||
R1 | 628.30 | 0.207 % | ||
Current price: | 627.00 | |||
Support | S1 | 618.36 | -1.38 % | |
S2 | 615.29 | -1.87 % | ||
S3 | 610.32 | -2.66 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 666.00 | 6.22 % | |
R2 | 664.00 | 5.90 % | ||
R1 | 660.00 | 5.26 % | ||
Current price | 627.00 | |||
Support | S1 | 621.00 | -0.96% | |
S2 | 618.00 | -1.44% | ||
S3 | 610.00 | -2.71% |
IBT Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | £13.90 | 2.30% |
2 | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | £14.20 | 2.24% |
3 | Dec 06, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 27, 2023 | £14.00 | 1.98% |
4 | Jul 22, 2022 | Aug 04, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 | £15.70 | 2.36% |
5 | Dec 08, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | Jan 28, 2022 | £15.70 | 2.59% |
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