Author: Brett Owens, Contrarian Outlook

These funds pay us every month, set us up for nice price gains “on the side,” and give us “Iran insurance,” helping shield our nest egg against swift drops triggered by global instability, an economic downturn—any reason, really.

The best funds to buy deliver excellent total returns over the long run, most of their investors’ profits come in the form of monthly or quarterly payouts, and those who buy these funds at significant discounts to their net asset values can enjoy price upside to boot

The New Year is here, which means it’s once again time to revisit this contrarian (and income) investing tradition…