The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

CVCO manufactures modular home, park models, and RVs.  Recently reported earnings showed an all time record high revenue stream, which allowed for cash reserves to grow while shares were bought back.  They anticipate a growing back order as the demand for affordable housing rises in the US and they can meet any surge with existing manufacturing capacity.  It currently trades at 23x earnings and supports a 16% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $425, looking to achieve $665 -- upside potential of 25%.  Yield 0%

The Magnificent Seven drives the market convincingly as the AI realm develops with holdings like Apple, Amazon, and Tesla.  The collective PE of the holdings has dropped sizably over the past few months making this group undervalued.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $65, looking to achieve $94 -- upside potential of 28%.  Yield 1.3%

Based on PE alone, now at 22x earnings versus historical highs over 40x, GOOG is a TOP PICK.  The company is investing aggressively into AI and data centers and sits on over $240 billion in cash and supports a 48% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $270, looking to achieve $428 -- upside potential over 23%.  Yield 0.2%  

Our PAST TOP PICK with ELF has achieved its target at $19.50.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and maintaining a stop at $17.00.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with WDC has triggered its stop at $350.  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 24%.  

We reiterate CM as a TOP PICK.  Recently reported earnings showed a 26% increase in EPS.  Cash reserves are growing while shares are bought back and debt retired.  We continue to recommend a tight stop at $152, looking to achieve $187 -- 18% potential upside.  Yield 4.1%

We again reiterate VDY as a TOP PICK.  This low-MER ETF targets higher yield Canadian equities across many sectors, providing good diversification.  We continue to recommend a tight stop at $72, looking to achieve $90 -- upside potential of 16%.  Yield 2.9%

We again reiterate IXC, this global energy ETF with holdings like Exxon, Chevron, Shell and Total, as a TOP PICK.  We like the diversification and global exposure at this time of energy uncertainty.  We continue to recommend a stop at $54, looking to achieve $71 -- upside potential of 16%.  Yield 2.5% 

CDW provides IT solutions to companies, government, healthcare and education groups in US, the UK, and Canada.  It recently acquired a AI consulting specialist that will grow their ability for a one-stop solution for companies to maximize its IT investment.  It trades at 17x earnings and supports a robust 44% ROE.  It has prudently reduced some cash reserves to aggressively buy back shares.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $121, looking to achieve $163 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 1.8%

BAM manages over $1.2 trillion USD in infrastructure assets, operating like a diversified portfolio with revenues originating from the Americas, European markets and Asia-Pacific.  Threats of rising interest rates have pulled the shares down recently.  Revenues last year grew by 32% and income by 42%.  It trades at 26x earnings and supports a 35% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $52, looking to achieve $80 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 3.1%

We reiterate this ETF, which allows investors to participate directly in bitcoin, as a TOP PICK.   Upward momentum we look for has been encouragin in line with optimistic US economic growth outlooks.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $34) to $38, looking to achieve $55 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0%

We reiterate EME, a leader in data centre and other industrial development projects as a TOP PICK.  We like that cash reserves are growing, while shares are aggressively bought back and debt is retired.  It trades at 26x earnings and supports a robust 40% ROE.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $670) to $695, looking to achieve $980 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0.18%

We reiterate CSCO as a TOP PICK.  The company took $9.3 billion in order from AI infrastructure hyper-scalers in 2026 and management guides $72 billion in total sales next year.  It trades at 35x earnings and supports a 27% ROE.  Quarterly cash reserves are steady as the company aggressively buys back shares and retires debt.  We continue to recommend a stop at $107, looking to achieve $138 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 1.4%

We reiterate AEM as a TOP PICK.  Second quarter all-in production cost was $1439 USD/oz versus market price of $4480 USD/oz.  What more is there to say?  It trades at 16x earnings, 3x book and supports a 22% ROE.  Cash reserves are growing like crazy, while debt is aggressively retired and shares bought back.   We recommend maintaining the stop at $220, looking to achieve $313 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0.96%

We again reiterate this iShares ETF focused on global equities (60% North American) as a TOP PICK.  It targets companies that demonstrate lower volatility over time along with growth potential.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $55) to $60, looking to achieve $73 - upside potential over 18%.  Yield 1.4%