The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

SITC is a retail shopping centre REIT.  It recently announced a divestiture of 11 centres and purchase of 4 others as it carefully rebalances its portfolio to maximize capital efficiency along with rebalancing its debt -- allowing it access to an investment grade credit rating.  We like that cash reserves are growing, while debt is reduced.  It trades at 2x earnings, under book value and supports a 21% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $12, looking to achieve $24 -- upside potential of 41%.  Yield 3.0%

AMR operates 19 mines in the US Virginias, where the coal produced is used for steel production.  Despite challenges within the economy, management believes production will finish on the higher end of guidance.  The company is building cash reserves, while aggressively buying back shares and retiring debt.  It trades at 6x earnings, 1.6x book and supports a 28% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $140, looking to achieve $264 -- upside of 28%.  Yield 0.5%

PARR owns and operates refineries suppling products like gasoline and diesel in Hawaii, Washington, and Wyoming -- markets that are growing in demand.  It trades at 12x earnings, under book value and supports a 43% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $13, looking to achieve $23 -- upside potential of 27%.  Yield 0% 

Our PAST TOP PICK with BTI has triggered its stop at $35.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with FLEX is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $25.00) to $27.50 at this time.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with BBW is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $23) to $29 at this time.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with SFTC is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $16.25) to $18.00 at this time.

Our PAST TOP PICK with QBR.B is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $30) to $33 at this time.

GGAL provides financial banking, insurance and lending services to customers in Argentina.  It has benefited from higher interest rates, leading to a 24% increase in operating income.  It trades at 7x forward earnings, 1.5x book and supports a ROE of 37%.  We like that cash reserves are still growing, while debt is retired.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $36, looking to achieve $63 -- upside potential of 29%.  Yield 5.3%  

VC produces electronics used in cars such as digital displays and EV wireless battery management systems.  We like that cash reserves are growing, while shares are bought back and debt is retired.  It trades at 10x earnings, 2.2x book and supports a robust 56% ROE.  EPS have grown by 25% annually over the past five years.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $74, looking to achieve $122 -- upside potential of 35%.  Yield 0%

GCT offers a marketplace platform for manufacturers of larger parcels like furniture, appliances and fitness equipment in Asia with buyers in North America and Europe.  It trades at 9x earnings, under 3x book and supports a 38% ROE.  Cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $16, looking to achieve $32 -- upside potential of 28%.  Yield 0%

Our PAST TOP PICK with PXS has triggered its stop at $4.75.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  Combined with our other guidance, this will result in a net investment loss of 7%.

Our PAST TOP PICK with NCSM has triggered its stop at $19.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with UAL has achieved its target at $72.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $41) to $47.

Our PAST TOP PICK with GLXY has achieved its target at $20.00.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $12.00) to $13.50.