Author: Brett Owens, Contrarian Outlook

We’re shopping in the small(er) cap aisle, for stocks in the midcap range kicking out surging dividends.

In addition to receiving steady, recurring revenue, both of these companies are expanding their operations, which will drive their profits (and dividends!) higher in the coming years.

Some of the worst performers in ETF-land are dividend-growth ETFs, which sound like a nice “1-click” way to load up your portfolio with soaring payouts.

They’re safe, profitable businesses powered by good ol’ fashioned cash flow.

This year’s Dogs yield more than 3x the broader market… so let’s investigate if we should buy.