By Barrie Einarson

On what looked like a fairly slow trading day at first glance, INBS proved anything but slow.

At the time of this session, INBS was up over 117% on the day, even pushing higher earlier in the move. But the real lesson here isn’t just the percentage gain—it’s how the stock behaved and why it stood out. To Subscribe to Trade Ideas:
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Winning the Race

INBS wasn’t just moving—it was dominating.

Using our 4-minute race format, INBS had already won 10 races, meaning it was consistently outperforming other stocks in terms of movement since the race began. That’s critical information. When a stock keeps winning races, it tells you institutions and momentum traders are repeatedly stepping in.

Even as another name like SOPA began to challenge it later, INBS had already established itself as a leader—and it still had the potential to win more races as the day continued.

The VWAP Opportunity

One of the most important takeaways from this trade is the VWAP pullback.

After hitting highs, INBS didn’t collapse—it pulled back cleanly into VWAP (the purple line on the chart). This is exactly what disciplined momentum traders want to see. If you missed the initial breakout, the market gave you a second chance.

Right around $7.56, INBS found support at VWAP. From there, before any meaningful pullback occurred, the stock pushed right back up to approximately $9.25.

That’s a textbook example of:

• Strength
• Controlled pullback
• Continuation after VWAP support

The Bigger Lesson

This trade wasn’t about chasing highs—it was about:

• Identifying race winners
• Recognizing relative strength
• Using VWAP as a tactical entry, not just an indicator

Stocks that stay near the high of the day and respect VWAP often offer multiple opportunities—not just one.

Happy New Year, everyone, and we’ll see you Friday.