The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This specialty home decor retailer, who has benefitted through the pandemic as lockdowns, is reiterated as a TOP PICK. It reports on earnings this week, so we will recommend a tight stop -- trailing up from $17 $19. It continues to trade at good value compared to its peers (9x earnings compared to peers at 18x). We also like that they have been building up cash reserves, while buying back stock. We continue to see upside potential towards $36 -- upside potential over 65%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $36.33)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate MFC, a Canadian based financial and wealth services provider, as a TOP PICK. It pays a strong dividend backed by a payout ratio of 33% of cash flow. It trades only 7x current earnings, compared to peers at 12x, and it is valued right near book value. We recommend trailing up the previously recommended stop (from $17) to $21 looking to achieve $30 -- over 29% upside. Yield 4.7% (Analysts’ price target is $30.00)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate DRVN as a TOP PICK. The company operates 4300 auto service centers in the US and 14 other countries, and services over 50 million cars annually, generating over $1 billion in revenues each year. Auto maintenance demand continues to jump during the pandemic. We like that the company is using cash reserves to pay down debt. We recommend keeping the stop at $27, looking to achieve $42.50 -- upside potential over 35%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $42.12)

(A Top Pick Dec 24/20, Up 9.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AP.UN has triggered its stop at $41.50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.

(A Top Pick Sep 30/21, Down 13.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with WOOF has triggered its stop at $18.50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. Combined with our previous buy recommendation, this will result in a net investment loss of 13.9%. We will look for better opportunities.

(A Top Pick Nov 04/21, Down 6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with RTX has triggered its stop at $83. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. Combined with our previous buy recommendation, this will result in a net investment gain of 12%. We will look for better opportunities.

(A Top Pick Oct 21/21, Down 7.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with LB has triggered its stop at $38. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. Combined with our previous buy recommendation, this will result in a net investment loss of 9%. We will look for better opportunities.

(A Top Pick Mar 25/21, Up 13.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with GTN has triggered its stop at $21. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.

(A Top Pick Jun 01/21, Up 29.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AZO is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $1435) to $1700. If triggered this would all buy guarantee a minimum investment return of 19% when combined with our previous recommendation to cover half the position.

(A Top Pick Apr 22/21, Up 27.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with NFLX is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $575) to $600. If triggered this would all buy guarantee a minimum investment return of 21% when combined with our previous recommendation to cover half the position.

(A Top Pick May 13/21, Down 21.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with HLF has triggered its stop at $39. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.

(A Top Pick Sep 10/20, Up 62.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MGIC has triggered its stop at $14.75. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 49% when combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position.

(A Top Pick Dec 17/20, Up 69.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with CIO has triggered its stop at $16.50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 46% when combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position.

(A Top Pick Apr 06/21, Up 13.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AZN has triggered its stop at $56. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 21% when combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position.

(A Top Pick Nov 19/20, Up 41.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with EBAY has triggered its stop at $70. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 34% when combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position.