Author: Brett Owens, Contrarian Outlook

Far too many ETFs (like these) are cheap for a reason.

The “Dogs of the Dow” is one of the simplest, most well-known dividend strategies on Wall Street. And investors who choose to jump in during 2019 will be shooting for their fifth straight year of market-beating returns. Of course, by being a little more selective, you and I can beat even the Dogs — just like we did last year!

One of these stealth income plays has already hiked its payout 106% in just the last five years — and is poised to easily pull that feat off again in the next five.

These stocks are going to face significant headwinds in the coming year — especially if the broader markets struggle.

Throw these rock-solid income plays together in their own little “mini-portfolio” and you’ve got an average yield of 7.6%—enough to hand you $40,000 of yearly income on a $525,000 upfront investment.