Contrarian Outlook

Here at Contrarian Outlook, we’ve been talking a lot about crypto lately—but not in the way you might think.We’re not buyers—far from it! Instead, we’re using a savvy,...

I remain a big fan of cash right now. I know, I know. I’m not supposed to say this in a stock-focused column like this.“But Brett,” I can hear the rebuttal. “We’ve been...

These days, we contrarian income seekers are following a simple rule: “trade lightly.” Truth is, we saw this mess coming. It’s why we started lightening up our positions back in...

With all the panic over the headlines these days, it’s a good time for us contrarians to step back and take stock—because there are high-yield bargains out there that can help us navigate...

Every legendary investor worth their salt has some sort of phrase to describe what investors should be doing right this very minute.“Be fearful when others are greedy, be greedy when others are...

This wild economy has set us up with an opportunity to smartly “time” both the real estate and stock markets—and grab ourselves a hefty 9.9% dividend along the way.I’ll show...

The stock market keeps falling and falling because, for the first time in 14 years, there is nobody there to catch it.The “Fed put” has expired. The genesis of the Federal Reserve’s...

The retirement-income battle never ends! In 2020 and 2021, we were terrified of dividend cuts. Now we’re sweating soaring inflation!The good news? No matter what the worry, we can apply my...

Most investors I speak to have no idea how much they’ll need to retire (and with the uncertainty we’re facing today, that’s totally understandable!).So let’s talk about...

Mid-cap dividend stocks are the best bargain on the board right now. I love them because lame income investors don’t consider them. They fixate on:Large-cap stocks: For dividend...

Let’s talk about last Friday’s market crash and the wobbly markets we’ve seen since. Because at times like this, our closed-end fund (CEF) dividends are a key tool to help see us...

In bull markets, we buy the dips. In bear markets, we sell the rips.Starting in spring 2020 and through 2021, we dividend investors stayed in “buy the dip” mode. Granted, 2020 seemed like...

Let’s not fall in love with our dividend stocks—as this can be a big mistake in a dumpster-fire year like 2022. We must be ready to toss “paper” payer tigers out and move into...

Today I want to show you how to do the unthinkable and retire in seven years—starting with a $0 nest egg. Our plan hinges on two things: being frugal and investing in closed-end funds (CEFs),...

One of the market’s most secure, steady sources of generous yield is going through a rare turbulent moment. But these 7% to 8% yields—paid monthly, no less!—are selling at discounted...

This selloff has gone on seemingly forever, and I’m hearing from more investors who are feeling nervous.I understand completely. Days of red on the indexes are tough on all of us, myself first...