Contrarian Outlook

There’s a rare opportunity bubbling up in an obscure corner of the market, and we need to act now, because with a quick hand, we can snag 5.9% tax-free dividends in 2019 and double-digit...

If you want to retire on dividend income, then you probably need to avoid S&P 500 stocks altogether.Collectively they yield 1.9% today. This means that a million dollars invested will generate...

Monday’s major jump in stocks is the beginning of a trend that will catch a lot of investors by surprise: fundamental strength thanks to trade war fears abating.We aren’t out of the woods...

Stocks or bonds? For income-focused investors, why not blend the best of both worlds to collect interest and enjoy share price upside?This is the goal of convertible bonds, a “country...

Right now, I’m betting you’d jump on a stock that pays a high dividend (I’m talking 5% and more here) and doesn’t sink with the market in a crash.I have great news: today...

Ignore the doomsayers: 2019 is setting up to be a strong year for equities—and a great year for dividend investors like us.I know this might surprise you, so let’s break it down. Further...

If you want to figure out how long it will take to double your money in an investment, you use the “Rule of 72.” But income investors can put this rule to work, too, to figure out just how...

Are you looking for the 1 perfect buy for big upside and huge (I’m talking 9.5% here) dividends?Near the end of this article, I’ll show you 1 fund that will let you nail down both. This...

As you near (and enter) retirement you probably favor bonds, which provide income with less drama than stocks. However, less drama means less potential upside. With retirees living longer than ever...

If rising rates and this whipsawing market have you wondering where to put your cash now, don’t worry: you’re not the only one.The good news? I’ve got 5 perfect contrarian buys for...

Since launching my CEF Insider service in early 2018, the picks I’ve given subscribers have outperformed the broader CEF market. That’s prompted a lot of people to ask me how I choose the...

Do you remember the biggest threat to the stock market in the summer of 2017?Let me refresh your memory: a nuclear war with North Korea. It was barely a year ago, but financial pundits and so-called...

I’ve said for years that dividend-happy real estate investment trusts (REITs) are the superior play for long-term wealth generation. And yet another set of data – this one spanning more...

If you’ve been told it’s impossible to outperform low-cost index funds because the market’s too efficient, you’ve been lied to.The truth is, there many funds out there that...

Now that the election’s over, it’s time for us contrarians to get greedy!And I’ve got just the thing: 3 hated buys we can use to rack up serious gains and dividends while the rest of...

I’m sure you noticed that when America decided on a Republican-majority Senate and Democrat-majority House, the markets jumped.The best news: it’s just the beginning of what’s likely...