The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

We reiterate PRM, a holder of the top 10 US healthcare companies, as a TOP PICK.  The sector continues to be a strong performer and the yield offered is exceptional.  We continue to recommend a stop at $13, looking to achieve $18 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 8.3%

We reiterate V as a TOP PICK.  The company is seeking a stablecoin partner to expand its reach globally furthering its market depth.  Recently reported earnings showed growing cash reserves as shares are aggressively bought back and debt retired.  We continue to recommend a stop at $325, looking to achieve $432 - upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0.7%

We reiterate MSCI, a world leader in data tracking used in ETF indices, as a TOP PICK.  Its recent acquisition of First Street will allow its market reach to broaden further.  Cash reserves are steady as shares are aggressively bought back -- albeit with slightly increasing debt.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $435) to $480, looking to achieve $697 -- upside potential of 23%.  Yield 1.4%  

Our PAST TOP PICK with TLT has triggered its stop at $82.  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 9%.

Our PAST TOP PICK with MAL has achieved its target at $42.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $29) to $34.  

We reiterate MRVL, a play on data center growth, as a TOP PICK.  Microsoft is rumoured to include the company's semiconductor technology in their next big AI rollout.  It currently shows strong cash flows and rising cash reserves - albeit with rising debt and shares.  We continue to recommend a stop at $170, looking to achieve $272 -- upside potential of 26%.  Yield 0.1%

We reiterate DAL as a TOP PICK.  Consumer demand is rising -- and not just for economy seats, premium as well -- as customers look for greater experiences.  The company is rumoured to be in discussions with a United regarding a possible merger.  It trades at 9x earnings and supports a 20% ROE.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $76) to $82, looking to achieve $109 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0.7%

We again reiterate this insurance provider as a TOP PICK.  Recently reported earnings showed a 20% increase in net income.  It trades at 12x earnings, 2.3x book and supports a 20% ROE.  We continue to recommend a stop at $165, looking to achieve $214 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0.6%

Our PAST TOP PICK with XLK is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $150) to $165 at this time.   

Our PAST TOP PICK with EVR has triggered its stop at $310.  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 7%

We reiterate IXC, this top performing global energy ETF as a TOP PICK.  With holdings like Exxon, Chevron, Shell and Total in its 68 unique holdings it provides global diversification.  It is clear global energy distribution will continue to be constrained.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $43) to $49, looking to achieve $67 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 2.9% 

We reiterate this low-MER US Industrials ETF, with two-thirds of the holdings roughly split between manufacturing and aerospace companies, as a TOP PICK.  Corporate profits remain strong and military spending will continue.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $156) to $176, looking to achieve $220 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 1.1%

We reiterate CDZ, a low MER (0.6%) ETF of Canadian dividend aristocrat stocks, as a TOP PICK.  The ETF has over 90 holdings that have increased their dividends consistently over the past five years.  The average PE of the portfolio is 16x earnings.  Since inception it has averaged a 7.4% annual return.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $43) to $45 looking to achieve $56 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 3.0%

Our PAST TOP PICK with AEM has achieved its target at $250.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $170) to $190 at this time.  

The drive to create AI and data centres requires massive memory and data storage -- WDC's wheelhouse.  Recently reported earnings showed a 44% increase in revenues and EPS beat analyst expectations.  Management expects a similar growth in revenue next quarter.  Quarterly cash reserves are growing, while shares are aggressively bought back and debt reduced.  It trades at 28x earnings and supports a remarkable 85% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $300, looking to achieve $674 -- upside potential of 45%.  Yield 0.1%