The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

The Texas based oil and gas producer recently reported a doubling of net income and a 24% increase in production over last year.  At a time of rising energy prices, this allowed an aggressive cash reserve build up last quarter as shares were aggressively bought back.  It trades at 12x earnings, 2.5x book and supports a 22% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $133, looking to achieve $181 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 2.6%

We again reiterate this financial advisory group, focused on integrating AI, as a TOP PICK.  Recently reported earnings showed a 25% increase in revenues, 54% increase in EBITA and a 21% expanse in margins.  Cash reserves are growing and debt is being retired, albeit with a slightly dilutive growth in shares.  It trades at 24x earnings and creates a massive 200% ROE.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $43) to $49, looking to achieve $65 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0%  

We again reiterate GL, provider of personal insurance services across the US, as a TOP PICK.  The company continues to show steady performance during challenging market environments.  It trades at 12x earnings, 2.2x book and supports a 20 ROE.  We continue to recommend a stop at $165, looking to achieve $205 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0.7%  

Our PAST TOP PICK with IGF has triggered its stop at $64.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  When combined with previous guidance, this will result in a net investment loss of 5%.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with GSK has triggered its stop at $50.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  When combined with previous guidance, this will result in a net investment gain of 22%.  

HSUV.U is a way for investors to hold US cash during market uncertainty.  It has a low-MER (0.2%) and holds high interest savings accounts in US dollars within Canadian chartered banks.  It is highly tax efficient as it does not pay interest or make distributions -- you claim a capital gain when you sell it.  Its one year return is 3.6%.  A safe harbour until markets stabilize.  Yield 0%

We reiterate HSAV a low-MER ETF in high-interest savings accounts from Canadian chartered banks as a TOP PICK.  It is highly tax-efficient, as it does not provide regular distributions; instead, it accumulates yield, which is only taxed as a capital gain upon sale. With a gross yield exceeding 2.2%.  A safe harbour for investors wanting to hold cash in non-registered accounts.  Yield 0%

We reiterate ZST, a low-MER ETF, holding investment grade Canadian corporate and government bonds with durations less than one year, as a TOP PICK.  It is competitive with HISAs and a very defensive holding.  A safe harbour to hold cash.  Yield 2.5%

We again reiterate this global energy ETF with holdings like Exxon, Chevron, Shell and Total among its global portfolio of 68 companies.  We like the diversification and global exposure at this time of uncertainty.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $49) to $54, looking to achieve $70 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 2.6% 

We reiterate DBA, holding cocoa, sugar, soy beans, and other agricultural based futures along with short-term US treasuries as a TOP PICK.  Middle East and European geopolitical uncertainty continues to disrupt global agricultural flows and this acts as a hedge to higher food pricing.  We recommend trailing up the stop to $27, looking to achieve $34 - upside potential of 17%.  Yield 0%

Holding gold is always a good hedge for inflation and global geopolitical uncertainty.  AEM is an outstanding low-cost producer and it reiterated as a TOP PICK.  We continue to recommend a stop at $220, looking to achieve $335 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 1%

This ETF allows investors to participate directly in bitcoin.  Inflows of capital are once again rising for IBIT -- back to the levels seen in Oct 2025.  After experiencing a decline in April and May, the resurgence is a good sign for the return of upward momentum we look for while adding diversification.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $34, looking to achieve $55 -- upside potential of 19%.  Yield 0%

ARGT allows participation in the market development of Argentina adding diversification.  The largest holding in the fund, MercadoLibre, is the central American equivalent of Amazon.  Energy stocks make up the other major holdings in the fund.   We recommend setting a stop-loss at $89, looking to achieve $115 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0%

Under the new CEOs leadership, the fund has deployed about $40 billion of cash, including $17 billion in Q2 into Alphabet -- just as the company was added to the DJI index.  The stock trades at 23x earnings, 1.5x book and supports a ROE of 12%.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $465, looking to achieve $600 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0%

As one of the world's largest nitrogen producers, CF is well positioned for the continued global fertilizer shortage through 2027.  Recently reported earnings showed strong free cash flow, with growing reserves and shares being aggressively bought back.  Further production expansion is coming to further add to cash flow.  It trades at 13x earnings and supports a robust 39% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $109, looking to achieve $160 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 1.5%