The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

This Canadian aerospace manufacturing company has formed broad agreements recently with India and Korea.  Recently reported earnings showed a 70% increase in quarterly income, allowing cash reserves to grow while debt was retired and shares bought back.  It trades at 24x earnings and 1.2x book.  Its dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 20% of cash flow.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $13, looking to achieve $21 -- upside over 22%.  Yield 1.1%

Always looking for ways to diversify a portfolio, IBIT is a simple way to introduce bitcoin (BTC) into your strategy.  This iShares ETF is the largest traded trust holding bitcoin and trades with a very low fee.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $50, looking to achieve $87 -- upside potential over 28%.  Yield 0%    

OVV is generating over a $1 billion in cash flow, allowing the company to buyback shares, retire debt and still see cash reserves grow according to recently reported earnings.  The company continues to integrate assets into their prolific Montney portfolio.  It trades at book value and 19x earnings.  Its dividend has been growing at over 25% annually over the past 5 years.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $47, looking to achieve $74 -- upside potential of 28%.  Yield 2.8%

Our PAST TOP PICK with SNY has triggered its stop at $47.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

SLDE is a recent IPO, whose business focuses on personal property in Florida, with plans to expand into NY.  Analysts like that new law changes are making insurance payouts more restrictive, which is expected to lead to better than average profitability.  It trades at 2x earnings, under book and supports an impressive 62% ROE.  Cash reserves are growing as debt is retired.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $13, looking to achieve $24 -- potential upside of 23%.  Yield 0% 

QFIN is investing heavily to be the leader in advancing AI use in credit processing.  The Shanghai based company trades at 5x earnings, 1.5x book and supports a 30% ROE.  Its dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 25% of cash flow.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $24, looking to achieve $46 -- upside potential of 28%.  Yield 3.7%

CHTR, operating the Spectrum brand name, has had its shares given a hair cut recently due to the bearish news on increased competition in providing internet home services.  The company vows it plans to fight back offering customers incentives, including bundling discounts and free services, while standing behind its faster technology offerings.  It now trades at 8x earnings, 2.4x book and supports a 36% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $216, looking to achieve $361 -- upside potential of 28%.  Yield 0%

Our PAST TOP PICK with SES had achieved its target at $17.00.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $13.50) to $15.00.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with SES had achieved its target at $17.00.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $13.50) to $15.00.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with SBS has triggered its stop at $19.50.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

We reiterate this Canadian based producer of gold and silver.  Management just reported a 20% increase in ounces produced over the year, ahead of next month's earnings release.  Recently reported earnings showed cash reserves growing, while debt was aggressively retired.  We continue to recommend a stop at $16, looking to achieve $22 -- upside potential of 27%.  Yield 0%

We again reiterate HRTG as a TOP PICK.  Analysts expect this insurance provider to show earnings growth of 62% in 2025 and another 13% in 2026.  It trades at 9x earnings, 2.1x book and supports a ROE of 26%.  We continue to recommend a stop at $17, looking to achieve $29 -- upside potential of 33%.  Yield 0%

We reiterate CGI, who manages a well diversified portfilio of holdings including NVIDIA, Franco-Nevada and CP Kansas City Rail.  It trades at 3x earnings, under book and supports a 23% ROE.  We continue to recommend a stop at $35.50, looking to achieve $48.50 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 2.6%

Our PAST TOP PICK with RMD is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $230) to $244 at this time.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with FLR is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $44) to $48 at this time.