Author: Brett Owens, Contrarian Outlook

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are dirt-cheap — but hurry if you like dividends…these generous payers may not be in the bargain bin for much longer.

Today we’re looking for relative strength — stocks that go up regardless of action in the broader market.

In short, we take advantage of the “dividend magnet” phenomenon to achieve large price gains.

The company’s secret weapon is its “fortress” balance sheet.

Everyone hates bonds right now. Perfect — let’s buy this 9.5% payer while it’s discounted!