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Today, Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTA and The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research) commented about whether LMT-N, ZTL-T, XLP-N, XLU-N, ZWE-T, CYBR-T, ICLN-Q are stocks to buy or sell.

COMMENT
Educational Segment. Learning how to use the VIX index can help. When looking at volatility expectations, when current volatility is higher than expected volatility in 4 months, if the former is higher then there is much bad news priced in. VVIX is the volatility of volatility. VVIX has remained high. The VVIX is now anticipating high volatility, and is a leading indicator. We are close to a bottom according to this. However, we are close but not there yet.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Want to have 2%-10% exposure depending on the investor. Clean energy is 1% of the world. 5-10 years from now, it could be 5%. The world will be greener. Don't chase strength.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Owns CYBR. Not a huge bet at the moment, and there are big multiples in this name. Added in the recent weakness. More and more investment in protecting tech now.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
If you want to extract yield from the best companies in Europe, it is a great way to do it. There could be volatility. When there is volatility, it is when you want to put money to work.
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Rising interest rates will be more of a challenge for high multiple, high growth stocks. Have been seeing this with SHOP for example. This becomes a buy but we are just starting the rate hike cycle. Wednesday is a big day, as we will hear from Central banks.
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Markets will move on the headlines and he is not sure if there will be a deal between Russia and Ukraine. Thinks things will get worse before getting better probably. There are other elements like Bank of Canada raising interest rates. Rates are stimulative and there are inflation pressures down the road. The supply chain, cyber security, etc. worse and more difficult. Cutting interest rates or doing QE will not solve anything.
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate XLU, a US-based utilities ETF, as a defensive holding that provides a solid yield. This can act as a hedge against investor equity holding in case of a broad market retracement. A good place to be during this uncertainty in Europe. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $54) to $58. Yield 2.98%
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We again reiterate XLP, a defensive holding ETF that focuses on Consumer Staples monsters like PG, KO, PEP and WMT, as a TOP PICK. We also like the dividend yield for being paid to hold your cash. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $63.50) to $70.00. Any breakdown below this might be a signal of further downward corrections in the market overall. Yield 2.34%
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We again reiterate ZTL, a low MER ETF as a defensive buy during this period of global uncertainty. It is made up of long term (20-30 yr) US Treasury bonds -- viewed as a safe haven. We think of it as insurance -- as such we will not set a stop-loss nor upper price objective. It pays a yield to park your cash and we like that it is in Canadian funds -- as we expect weakness in the Canadian dollar during any sizable market pullback. Yield 2.59%
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 14/21, Up 25.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with LMT has achieved its objective at $431. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $343) to $365.
BUY

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. 5i expects acquisitions to pick up this year. With more acquisitions, it should spark the stock. The broader market sell off has certainly weighed it down. Continues to like the company in the long run with a strong market position and positive economic outlook. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

BUY

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. A very large deal. It could double the size of the company and diversify it with a growth profile. CHR will become large and more attractive to institutional investors. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

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Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. In a volatile market, anything is possible. However, they still like it. The cash flow is stable and the growth potential may attract interest in a choppy backdrop. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

COMMENT

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Stocks become less risky as their price declines. The Nasdaq is down 22% from November. There could be more room for downside but the most significant amount of stocks have already corrected. There will probably be more upside than a downturn. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

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Gold does well when there are concerns about the maintenance of purchasing power of more conventional assets including bonds. For example ten year bonds are guaranteed 2% but purchasing power is down 6% so the interest rate is negative. The Russia/Ukraine conflict may be negative for gold in the near term since Russia may need to sell gold reserves to turn into cash due to banking restrictions and sanctions. However we are looking at a new era for gold since inflation causes money to lose its value. In the U.S. 35% of the dollars were put into circulation within a relatively short time. Deficits are here to stay.