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Investing.com -- After months of a steady upward trajectory, the stock market ended October with renewed volatility, as a slew of big tech earnings sounded the alarm on shrinking margins amid rising AI-related CapEx.
But while retail continued to bet on the same arguably overextended names, smart money was going after high-growth potential opportunities, ultimately taking huge profits on the broadening of this year’s rally.
Such was the case of our premium members, who, for less than $10 a month, received a list of AI-picked high-potential stocks that went on to return massive profits.
Here are some of those names:
- ViaSat: Up +35.81% in October ALONE; +164.78% since first picked by our AI in August.
- Emergent Biosolutions Inc (NYSE:EBS): +39.72% in October ALONE
- Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH): +31.95% in October ALONE
- Profrac Holding (NASDAQ:ACDC):+33.08% in October ALONE
Among several others...
Long-term, the performance is even greater, with our tech portfolio notching a massive +148.09% return since launch in November 2023—a massive +109.30% outperformance over the S&P 500.
*These are real-world results, recorded since the launch of our AI-powered stock picker (November 2023 for US stocks; January 2025 for global stocks).
Now, after months of outperformance, ViaSat , our biggest US winner of the year, is down from the list of picks for November.
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Globally, the results are arguably even better. See below:
- LG Chemicals (KS:051910) (South Korea): +41.21% in October ALONE
- Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings (KS:267250) (South Korea): +30.82% in October ALONE
- Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources (TASE:DORL) (Israel): +37.51% in October ALONE
- Yamaichi Electronics Co Ltd (TYO:6941) (Japan) +34.26% in October ALONE
- Global Yatirim Holding (IS:GLYHO) (Turkey): +32.98% in October ALONE
- Turkiye Sigorta (IS:TURSG) (Turkey): +35.38% in October ALONE
- Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX:CRN) (Australia): +32.73% in October ALONE
- Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (BCS:ENTEL) (Chile): +33.49% in October ALONE
- Unilever Indonesia (OTC:UNLRY) (Indonesia): +46.63% in October ALONE
Among several others...
Below are more stats from our global portfolios:
- 79.55% of composed portfolios were in the green in October
- The average gain across all stocks was a massive +6.54%
- The winners not only outnumbered the losers but also outperformed them by 6.68%
- The top-performing strategy gained 11.8% in October, with the largest outperformance over the benchmark reaching 8.0%.
But how does the AI stock picker actually work?
At the start of each month, our AI refreshes each strategy with up to 20 stock picks. These selections are based on a blend of more than 150 well-established financial models compiled by our machine learning model on over 15 years of financial data worldwide.
Some stocks are added, others retained, and a few are removed, reflecting how the model reassesses each company’s medium-term growth potential.
To track performance, each strategy uses equal weighting across all selected stocks. While you’re not required to follow that weighting exactly, it offers a consistent benchmark to evaluate how well the model identifies opportunities across the board.
At the end of the day, stock picking is still a game of probabilities. But the key isn’t just finding winners — it’s knowing when to move on from the ones that no longer stack up.
Since launch, the model has done just that — delivering more than a few standout success stories along the way.
ViaSat Stock - One of our biggest winners of the year
One of the coolest features of our AI model is that it not only selects stocks but also explains to InvestingPro members why it made those choices, helping users with their decision-making process.
Let’s take a look at the history of the decisions around VSAT stock and why it managed to nail it.
Here’s why the AI picked it in August - when it rallied 95%:
Explosive Growth Amid Strategic Transformation
- Our ML engine selected ViaSat Inc. as a strong buy based on exceptional market performance, robust growth metrics, and favorable volatility patterns creating a potential inflection point.
- The stock shows remarkable momentum with 79% 3-month, 71% 6-month, and 93% YTD price returns, while trading at just 0.48x book value.
- Revenue exceeded expectations ($1.15B vs $1.13B forecast) with impressive EBITDA growth of 23% and stronger-than-expected earnings (loss of $0.02 vs expected $0.59 loss).
- Activist investor Carronade Capital (2.6% stake) recently proposed spinning off ViaSat’s Defense unit, potentially valuing the company between $50-$100 per share (current price ~$16).
- The incoming $568M settlement from Ligado Networks in FY2026 provides significant financial flexibility to address debt concerns while supporting continued growth initiatives.
Here’s why the AI dropped it in September - when it lost -9.37%:
Market volatility amid uncertain valuation outlook
- Rotated out after extraordinary price run-up created valuation concerns relative to peers
- Stock experienced extreme volatility with ~230% 3-month and ~213% 6-month returns, reaching 89% of 52-week high, while currently trading above analyst fair value targets ($30 vs. $23)
- Fundamentals show mixed signals: negative earnings (P/E -6.56), modest operating margin (1.29%), and -3.6% return on assets, despite positive quarterly revenue growth of ~4%
- Company maintains positive elements including $60M free cash flow, defense segment growth (15% YoY), and upcoming satellite launch that could double capacity
Now here’s why the AI picked it again in October - up +35.81%:
Strong Performance with Breakup Potential
- Recent Q1 FY2026 results exceeded expectations with $1.17 billion revenue and positive free cash flow of $60 million, highlighting operational improvements.
- ViaSat Inc. stands out with remarkable market performance, delivering a 244% year-to-date return and 185% gain over six months.
- Trading at a Price/Book ratio of 0.86, the stock appears undervalued despite its surge, with multiple analysts raising price targets (JPMorgan to $23, Deutsche Bank to $28).
- The Defense & Advanced Technologies segment showed impressive 15% year-over-year growth with a 49% increase in backlog.
- Upcoming catalysts include the October 2025 launch of ViaSat-3 F2 satellite, a potential $568 million cash infusion from Ligado, and possible business restructuring that activist investor Carronade suggests could drive shares to $100.
And here’s why it dropped it now for November (NOW):
- Extreme rally amid ongoing profitability challenges
- ViaSat rotated out of our strategy due to significant valuation concerns after an extraordinary price run-up.
- The stock’s 312% one-year return has pushed it to 99.3% of its 52-week high, trading well above analyst fair value targets of $23.
- Ongoing profitability challenges persist with negative earnings (P/E of -8.49), slim operating margins (1.29%), and negative return on assets (-3.6%).
- Recent earnings showed declining revenue (-1.43% LTM) despite some quarterly improvement, while carrying substantial debt of ~$7 billion.
- Notable strengths include the recent Space Force contract award, upcoming satellite launch doubling bandwidth capacity, and positive free cash flow of $60 million.
- This change reflects portfolio rotation, not a sell signal.
Similarly, the AI published its rationale for every stock it decides to either add to or remove from the portfolio. Amazing, right?
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