The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

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% 

We again reiterate this low-MER ETF holding the lowest volatility US companies as a TOP PICK.  Core companies with good cash flow are coming back into favour.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $83) to $91, looking to achieve $106 -- upside potential of 16%.  Yield 1.1%

We reiterate XLK as a TOP PICK.  Technology will drive the global economy and this is a very low-MER (0.08%) way to hold the 77 biggest names.  NVIDIA and Apple account for 25% of the ETF.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $150) to $165, looking to achieve $232 - 18% potential upside.  Yield 0.4%  

Our PAST TOP PICK with ZLU.U has triggered its stop at $45.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 1%, when combined with our previous guidance.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with SLF.PR.D has triggered its stop at $20.50.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 4%, when combined with our previous guidance.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with CDZ has triggered its stop at $45.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 4%, when combined with our previous guidance.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with ARGT has triggered its stop at $89.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with TGS has triggered its stop at $27.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment loss of 13%, when combined with our previous guidance.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with RY has triggered its stop at $276.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 5%, when combined with our previous guidance.