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Idea Acquisition (IACO)


Market Price (5/30/2026): $9.89 | Market Cap: $279.7 Mil
Sector: Financials | Industry: Multi-Sector Holdings

Idea Acquisition (IACO)


Market Price (5/30/2026): $9.89
Market Cap: $279.7 Mil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Multi-Sector Holdings

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 3.4%

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.2%, Dist 3Y High is -0.2%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -43%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -82%

0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 3.4%
1 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.2%, Dist 3Y High is -0.2%
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -43%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -82%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 5/1/2026
Idea Acquisition (IACO) stock has remained largely at the same level since it went public on 4/6/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Idea Acquisition (IACO) is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) in its pre-acquisition phase, with shares typically trading near the initial offering price. As a blank check company, IACO's primary function is to identify and merge with a private operating business. Until a definitive business combination is announced, SPAC shares often trade around their IPO price of $10.00, reflecting the cash held in a trust account. The stock's narrow trading range, between an all-time low of $9.78 and an all-time high of $9.93 since April 6, 2026, demonstrates this characteristic stability.

2. The company has no operational business or revenue, limiting fundamental drivers for stock movement. As of Q1 2026, IACO reported zero revenue and a net loss of $4,408,764, primarily due to general and administrative costs. Without an active business generating earnings or specific performance metrics, there are no company-specific financial results to incite significant investor interest or price fluctuations.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IACO  
Market (SPY)9.6%-32.9%
Sector (XLF)-3.0%-29.5%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IACO  
Market (SPY)11.5%-32.9%
Sector (XLF)-0.7%-29.5%

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Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IACO  
Market (SPY)38.0%-32.9%
Sector (XLF)7.4%-29.5%

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Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IACO  
Market (SPY)89.0%-32.9%
Sector (XLF)63.2%-29.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
IACO Return-----1%1%
Peers Return     -0%-0%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
IACO Win Rate-----100% 
Peers Win Rate     20% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
IACO Max Drawdown------ 
Peers Max Drawdown       
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: AACO, AACP, ACAA, ACGC, AMAN.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/29/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

IACO has limited trading history. Below is the Financials sector ETF (XLF) in its place.

EventXLFS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-15.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven80 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-10.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven26 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven270 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven467 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven289 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-19.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven123 days105 days

Compare to AACO, AACP, ACAA, ACGC, AMAN

In The Past

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

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IACO has limited trading history. Below is the Financials sector ETF (XLF) in its place.

EventXLFS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven467 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven289 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-26.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven162 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-78.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven359.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2329 days1085 days

Compare to AACO, AACP, ACAA, ACGC, AMAN

In The Past

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About Idea Acquisition (IACO)

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Trade Ideas

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HOMB_4242026_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE_V204242026HOMBHome BancSharesInsiderInsider Buys | Low D/EStrong Insider Buying
Companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
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HBAN_3312026_Insider_Buying_45D_2Buy_200K03312026HBANHuntington BancsharesInsiderInsider Buys 45DStrong Insider Buying
Companies with multiple insider buys in the last 45 days
7.1%7.1%0.0%
NP_3312026_Insider_Buying_45D_2Buy_200K03312026NPNeptune InsuranceInsiderInsider Buys 45DStrong Insider Buying
Companies with multiple insider buys in the last 45 days
3.9%3.9%0.0%
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Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
0.3%0.3%-4.0%

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

IACOAACOAACPACAAACGCAMANMedian
NameIdea Acq.Abony Ac.Apogee A.Averin C.ACP Acqu.Amanat A. 
Mkt Price9.899.899.959.989.9210.139.93
Mkt Cap-------
Rev LTM-------
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM-------
FCF 3Y Avg-------
CFO LTM-------
CFO 3Y Avg-------

Growth & Margins

IACOAACOAACPACAAACGCAMANMedian
NameIdea Acq.Abony Ac.Apogee A.Averin C.ACP Acqu.Amanat A. 
Rev Chg LTM-------
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-------
Rev Chg Q-------
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM-------
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-------
FCF/Rev LTM-------
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-------

Valuation

IACOAACOAACPACAAACGCAMANMedian
NameIdea Acq.Abony Ac.Apogee A.Averin C.ACP Acqu.Amanat A. 
Mkt Cap-------
P/S-------
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-------
P/E-------
P/CFO-------
Total Yield-------
Dividend Yield-------
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-------
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Returns

IACOAACOAACPACAAACGCAMANMedian
NameIdea Acq.Abony Ac.Apogee A.Averin C.ACP Acqu.Amanat A. 
1M Rtn0.1%-0.1%0.0%0.4%-0.1%1.2%0.1%
3M Rtn0.7%-0.6%0.0%-0.7%-0.1%1.2%-0.0%
6M Rtn0.7%-0.6%0.0%-0.7%-0.1%1.2%-0.0%
12M Rtn0.7%-0.6%0.0%-0.7%-0.1%1.2%-0.0%
3Y Rtn0.7%-0.6%0.0%-0.7%-0.1%1.2%-0.0%
1M Excs Rtn-6.1%-6.3%-6.2%-5.8%-6.3%-5.0%-6.2%
3M Excs Rtn-9.5%-10.8%-10.2%-10.9%-10.3%-9.0%-10.2%
6M Excs Rtn-11.3%-12.6%-12.0%-12.7%-12.1%-10.8%-12.1%
12M Excs Rtn-28.0%-29.3%-28.7%-29.4%-28.8%-27.5%-28.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-82.1%-83.4%-82.8%-83.5%-82.9%-81.6%-82.9%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 4302026254.1%
Average Daily Volume0.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity28.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares0.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 5/29/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive000
# Negative000
Median Positive   
Median Negative   
Max Positive   
Max Negative   

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/15/202610-Q
12/31/202503/31/202610-K
Core Cache Last Updated: 5/29/2026