Disconnected Comparisons In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Mercer International (MERC) and International Paper (IP). A USD 100 investment in MERC on 4 January 2002 would have been worth USD 78.47 on 3 June 2022; a USD 100 investment in IP on 4 January 2002 would have been worth USD 125.7 on 3 June 2022; and a USD 100 investment in the PM40 on 4 January 2002 would have been worth USD 450.5 on 3 June 2022. Click here to view the comparison. Mercer International Inc. (MERC) is a NASDAQ traded company. Their Web site is mercerint.com/s/home.asp. International Paper Co. (IP) is a NYSE traded company. Their Web site is internationalpaper.com.