The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our recommendation of VIAC as a TOP PICK. It trades at 8x earnings, compared to peers at 20x. Currently it is valued at under 2x book value. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 25% of cash flow. It continue to build cash reserves, while paying down debt. We would buy this with a stop loss at $33, looking to achieve $52 -- upside potential over 28%. Yield 2.47% (Analysts’ price target is $51.96)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our recommendation of DLTR as a TOP PICK. It trades at 14x earnings, compared to peers at 20x. Currently it is valued at under 3x book value. It has drawn down cash reserves somewhat, but by buying back $1.3 billion of stock and $800 million in debt it has shored up the balance sheet. We would buy this with a stop loss at $80, looking to achieve $109 -- upside potential over 22%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $109.14)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our recommendation of KFY as a TOP PICK. The executive search firm trades at 18x earnings, compared to peers at 25x. Currently it is valued at under 3x book value. It pays a small dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 20% of cash flow. It continue to build cash reserves, while paying down debt and buying back stock. We would buy this with a stop loss at $55, looking to achieve $89 -- upside potential over 20%. Yield 0.66% (Analysts’ price target is $88.75)

(A Top Pick Feb 23/21, Up 27.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with ETR has achieved its $115 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half of the position and trailing up the stop (from $79) to $102. If triggered, this would result in a net investment return over 20%.

(A Top Pick Apr 29/21, Down 29.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with SBSW has triggered its stop at $13.50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.

(A Top Pick Dec 31/20, Up 36.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with BJ is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $43) to $50. If triggered, this would all but guarantee a minimum investment return over 35%.

(A Top Pick Nov 17/20, Up 42.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with NYCB is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $10.50) to $11.50. If triggered, this would all but guarantee a minimum investment return over 28%.

(A Top Pick Mar 30/21, Up 41.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with ADBE is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $465) to $635. If triggered, this would all but guarantee a minimum investment return over 28%, when combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position.

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our TOP PICK with MU, the memory and storage technology company. It trades at 21x earnings compared to peers at 37x. With good earnings growth prospects it trades with a PEG ratio under 1.0 and is presently valued at just over 2x book value. It recently initiated a small dividend that is expected to less than 50% of cash flow. We would buy this with a stop loss at $63, looking to achieve $115 -- upside potential over 55%. Yield 0.54% (Analysts’ price target is $115.12)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our TOP PICK recommendation for CFG, the regional banking group who manages over 1000 branches through the US mid-Atlantic and Midwest. It trades at 10x earnings compared to peers at 14x, is valued right around book value and pays a great dividend backed by a payout ratio at 65% of cash flow. We maintain the stop loss at $39, looking to achieve $52 -- upside potential over 20%. Yield 3.64% (Analysts’ price target is $51.75)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our TOP PICK recommendation with LMT. The company just secured contracts with the Pentagon worth up to $6.6 billion. It trades at 14x earnings compared to peers at 18x. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio of 40% of cash flow. Its cash reserves are stable despite buying back over $1.5 billion in stock and retiring debt. We would buy this with a stop loss at $320, looking to achieve $431 -- upside over 25%. Yield 3.00% (Analysts’ price target is $403.26)

(A Top Pick Oct 22/20, Up 9.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with UNP has triggered its stop at $206. We recommend covering the balance of the position at this time. Combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position, this results in a net investment gain over 14%.

(A Top Pick Apr 20/21, Down 35.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with GRWG has triggered its stop at $27.50. We recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities elsewhere.

(A Top Pick Oct 29/20, Up 113.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MS is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop to $100 (from $85). If triggered, this would all but guarantee an net investment return of 65%, considering our recommendation to cover half the position previously.

(A Top Pick Aug 27/20, Up 105.5%)Stochchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with JEF is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $29) to $33. If triggered, this would result in a net investment return of 53%, considering the previous recommendation to cover half the position.