Author: Michael Foster, Contrarian Outlook

This three-fund portfolio mixes stocks and bonds to get us some nice diversification, and the downside protection that comes with it.

Not only does it pay monthly, but it trades at a comical discount.

Trading at a 9% discount, it offers a way to take advantage as small cap momentum ramps up.

This is the perfect way to get into real estate – with less risk than your typical homeowner takes on.

Paying 8%-plus yields, investors are noticing them, setting up their discounts to shrink further, and putting a lift under their share prices as they do.