AT&T, DISNEY, INTU, MSFT, BKNG, AMZN, ALC and AES

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Introduction

The selection of these equities in some portfolio could be illustrative of many things, of which I'd like to share my perspective, albeit not necessarily a definitive or universally applicable one. Selections such as these could be explained by the very real and present anticipation of high volatility in the future. This anticipation, of course, resonated with my own viewpoint, and hence the reader should be aware that this description may be biased. Nevertheless, I favour this selection set because it aligns with my objective: to be pragmatic while being cognizant of opportunities (in the classical sense, which often comes with a naturally understated visibility).

AT&T, DISNEY, MSFT, AMZN, INTU, BKNG

First four could be said to be true-blue American companies, having become synonymous with the American enterprise and goodwill worldwide. These offer excellent store of value, primarily gauged to withstand high volatility or a crash, making them a reliable choice for investors seeking stability in uncertain times. The latter two, INTU and BKNG, while also being prominent American companies, represent a more modern and dynamic aspect of the American economy, with a strong focus on innovation and disruption, yet sharing a similar commitment to long-term value creation. This combination offers excellent defense against volatility while being focused on retaining the value of investment.

In my analysis (which was mostly cursory), I did not find noticeable anomalies in the current quarter for most of these companies. They are expected to experience some fluctuations while maintaining their steady, albeit slow, growth trajectory. AT&T is expected to have quite wide swings in the current quarter. Disney is anticipated to experience a rapid ascent starting from February 2026.

ALC

A decent move, not only to raise capital but also to project a positive and understated image (read: opportunity), which might resonate with a certain class of retail investors. One of the fundamental problems with this specific type of arrangement is the critical lack of certainty, regarding when the call from back home (for the coffers) will arrive. For the current quarter, however, the likelihood of receiving such a call appears low.

Given a hypothetical investment scenario where a $1,000 investment yields an unexpected $10 bonus, and assuming all financial obligations are fulfilled, I would allocate that $10 to ALC, with the caveat that this investment decision would be limited to the current quarter.

AES

Recently, power companies have been garnering attention as a crucial component of the current AI revolution. I'm extremely bullish on AES and expect it to reach $30 in theory (practically $25) within the next 5 to 6 months, representing a 200% upswing from its current price of around $10.