 In 2022, I made a call that made people question my judgment. I told my readers to buy Rolls-Royce. The stock was trading under $2. Most people heard "Rolls-Royce" and pictured luxury cars for billionaires. A relic. A name from another era. But that's not what I saw. I saw a world-class aerospace company — one that builds the engines powering half the world's wide-body aircraft — hidden beneath a name the market had stopped taking seriously. There was a massive disconnect between price and reality. And disconnects like that don't last forever. The stock eventually climbed more than 1,100% over a 3–4-year period. Over that time, some subscribers reported making $141,000. Others reported $272,000. One told us he'd made more than $1 million. I believe the same kind of setup is unfolding right now — in a completely different sector. See what I'm looking at today. I'm not bringing up Rolls-Royce to relive an old winner. I'm bringing it up because the pattern I'm seeing today feels eerily familiar. A misunderstood technology. A market that's barely paying attention. And a catalyst that could force investors to take a second look. The technology is what I call the Energy Cube. Here's what most people don't realize: there's a next-generation compact nuclear energy system — roughly the size of a shipping container — capable of powering up to 1,000 homes. No combustion. No emissions. It runs 24 hours a day regardless of whether the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. And it may be the single most viable answer to the biggest bottleneck in the AI buildout: the explosive demand for always-on, clean power that the current grid simply cannot meet. Bill Gates has backed companies tied to it. Jeff Bezos has backed companies tied to it. Google and Microsoft are making billion-dollar commitments in the same direction. Yet most investors still have no idea this technology — or the company behind it — even exists. Get the full story behind the Energy Cube. That may change very soon. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is expected to issue a key approval decision as early as August — the first of its kind for this class of technology in over a decade. If that approval comes through, it would clear the single biggest regulatory hurdle standing between this company and full-scale commercial deployment. And it could force institutional capital off the sidelines overnight. The market eventually figured out Rolls-Royce. By the time it did, the biggest gains were already behind the people who waited. I believe the same window may be opening right now. See Why I'm Making This Call Now Yours in smart speculation, Karim Rahemtulla
Co-Founder, Monument Traders Alliance P.S. The NRC decision I'm watching is expected in August. If it plays out the way I anticipate, this stock may not stay under the radar much longer. I'd encourage you to watch my full presentation before then — while the opportunity is still ahead of the news cycle.
Special Report
The 2026 Blueprint: 6 Stocks for a Brand New PortfolioReported by Jeffrey Neal Johnson. Date Posted: 7/23/2026. 
Key Points
- Investors are shifting capital away from pure software companies toward hard assets like power generation, silicon foundries, and energy infrastructure supporting the AI supercycle.
- Companies such as AMD, GE Vernova, ExxonMobil, and Amazon are highlighted for their roles in chip supply, grid capacity, energy production, and physical logistics moats.
- The article recommends defense and wide-moat ETFs, including ITA and MOAT, as ways to hedge against deglobalization, inflation, and high interest rates.
- Special Report: Trump once publicly defended this company
The era of frictionless software scaling has collided violently with physical reality. Capital is flowing out of technology names and into the hard assets, baseload power generation and silicon foundries required to sustain the artificial intelligence supercycle. Securing wealth over the next decade demands a pivot toward infrastructure moats, energy security and absolute pricing power. Investors navigating this environment might consider moving beyond the pure-software narrative and embracing organizations that control the physical economy. Building a portfolio in today's world requires a fresh blueprint for a changing macroeconomic landscape. Profit From the Physical Limits of Compute
The AI trade is no longer about which application can capture the most users. The true bottleneck lies in the physical infrastructure required to keep hyperscale data centers from melting down. Constructing a portfolio from the ground up means acknowledging that digital expansion is strictly constrained by power grids and silicon foundries. Capitalizing on today's technological growth requires a focus on the foundational hardware and power systems that enable next-generation processing. Breaking the Data Center MonopolyThe AI ecosystem refuses to be held hostage by a single vendor. Buying at the top of a monopoly often means much of the easy upside is gone, but the ongoing buildout of compute power offers multiple entry points. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has established itself as the leading multi-vendor data center alternative to NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA). The recent deployment of the Microsoft Azure Helios platform validates AMD's silicon as a top-tier alternative. When hyperscalers commit multigigawatt capacity to these chips, it signals a lasting shift in procurement strategy. AMD's revenue for the first quarter of 2026 reached $10.25 billion, an increase of nearly 38% year over year. Although its forward price-to-earnings ratio is near 89, underlying supply-chain insulation supports this premium. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (NYSE: TSM) ongoing geographic diversification into Arizona and Europe structurally reduces the risks to silicon delivery posed by cross-strait geopolitical tensions. This dynamic creates an enduring tailwind for uninterrupted compute delivery, allowing Advanced Micro Devices to scale without the threat of overseas manufacturing disruptions. Powering the Next Generation of ComputeRunning a modern digital revolution on a power grid designed in the 1970s is impossible. As technology giants purchase hundreds of thousands of next-generation GPUs, baseload power has become the ultimate constraint. GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) operates as a pure-play industrial juggernaut addressing this grid-capacity crisis. With $5.1 billion in free cash flow, GE Vernova also has a $176 billion remaining performance obligation backlog. Revenue rose 22% year over year in the second quarter of 2026 to $11.1 billion. Gas turbine output is scaling to 20 gigawatts annually, but the real growth opportunity lies in the small modular reactor development pipeline. Hyperscalers are actively pursuing on-site nuclear generation to secure zero-carbon power and bypass grid-transmission delays. Investors seeking to capitalize on AI's expansion may find that companies selling power infrastructure are more lucrative investments than those pursuing digital applications. Hard Assets for a Fractured WorldGeopolitical peace dividends and frictionless global supply chains are remnants of the past. Drones, border-surveillance technology and regional energy disputes now dictate the flow of international capital. A smart investment strategy today requires acknowledging that deglobalization is a lasting trend. Hedging a portfolio against geopolitical instability and inflationary supply shocks means taking decisive positions in U.S. energy producers and defense contractors that benefit from large federal budgets. Profiting From ProtectionAs new tariffs reshape North American trade and conflicts disrupt international waters, national-security mandates are absorbing immense federal funding. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS: ITA) manages more than $13.5 billion in assets and provides broad exposure to the prime contractors securing these vital government contracts. A critical component of this investment thesis rests on international mandates. The requirement that NATO countries maintain a defense-spending floor of 2% of gross domestic product guarantees a multiyear revenue backlog for the fund's underlying holdings. Because multiyear Department of Defense contracts lock in revenue regardless of short-term legislative budget battles, these defense sector allocations remain relatively insulated from consumer-level recessions and contractions in discretionary spending. The Ultimate Upstream Energy FortressThe transition to renewable energy remains highly inflationary and plagued by grid delays. From tropical storms shutting down Gulf of Mexico production to military conflicts creating supply shocks in the Strait of Hormuz, the premium on domestic energy production is a permanent feature of the current economic landscape. ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) offers a fortress balance sheet and upstream cash flow that serve as direct hedges against these transit disruptions. ExxonMobil generated $83.16 billion in first-quarter revenue and operates at a breakeven cost below $40 per barrel in the Permian Basin. This metric demonstrates cash-flow insulation and dividend safety despite cyclical crude-price volatility. With a 2.7% dividend yield and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 25, ExxonMobil provides income while insulating portfolios against persistent inflationary pressures. The integration of the Golden Pass liquefied natural gas export facility further optimizes upstream cash flow, solidifying ExxonMobil as a foundational hard-asset holding. Unbreakable Moats for a High-Rate MarketCapital costs more in a high-rate environment, and businesses operating without clear profitability are being aggressively repriced. Creating a resilient portfolio requires moving away from cash-burning enterprises and focusing on durable financial moats. Organizations with pricing power and irreplaceable physical logistics networks are positioned to thrive. The final pillar of a newly constructed portfolio relies on selecting stocks capable of passing input costs directly to consumers without sacrificing market share. The Unrivaled Physical Logistics JuggernautWhile pure digital software providers face severe margin compression, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) remains the ultimate hybrid, combining digital margin expansion with physical-world dominance. Amazon Web Services revenue reaccelerated to 28% year-over-year growth, driven by substantial commitments to AI compute. Meanwhile, its localized fulfillment network serves as an irreplaceable moat in a fractured global supply chain. Amazon is projecting capital expenditures of $200 billion in 2026. This capital intensity creates a barrier to entry that competitors cannot easily replicate. The logistics infrastructure also provides a measure of antitrust insulation. While digital advertising faces heavy regulatory scrutiny, localized fulfillment infrastructure remains relatively immune to breakups. The Amazon Business segment has reached a $60 billion annualized gross-sales run rate, adding a high-margin recurring-revenue channel that can thrive even as smaller retailers are squeezed by tariffs and shipping costs. The Pricing Power AnchorInvestors are frequently taught to buy broad-market indexes, but these indexes can be heavily exposed to leading technology companies. The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (BATS: MOAT) targets companies with sustainable competitive advantages and pricing power. Managing more than $11.5 billion in assets, its underlying methodology screens for overvalued legacy weightings, providing a defensive mechanism against margin compression. With an expense ratio of 0.47% and a one-year net asset value return of 12.3%, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF captures capital flows seeking shelter from sticky inflation. It anchors a portfolio to businesses that can absorb macroeconomic headwinds. In an environment where unprofitable software growth is being punished, this strategic allocation can serve as a core element of wealth preservation and steady growth. Anchoring Wealth in a Tangible FutureThe mechanics of investing have shifted from the digital world back toward the physical. The market is rewarding tangible profitability, energy security and absolute pricing power. As technology forces the modernization of the electrical grid and deglobalization rewires supply chains, the companies controlling hard assets have the greatest leverage. Investors evaluating their current positioning might consider reviewing their exposure to speculative technology names and reallocating capital toward the foundational infrastructure that runs the modern economy.
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