They do not, for the most part, formulate their own opinions, theories, or hypothesis but rather follow the very same market trends and prediction models that most of the other advisors and brokers are using as well.

By learning where the vast majority of traders (by this I mean 80-90% of investors not a mere 60 or so percent) keep their money and by then keeping an eye on the market for indicators to buy elsewhere you can seriously increase your personal wealth by going against the flow. The truth of the matter is that most people in a position to provide trading advise are the very ones listening to the same advice they are providing to you. Be a Rebel - Contrarian Investing Buying stock on a hunch that it may go up when all indicators are that the particular stock of interest is destined for a down turn is known as contrarian trading. While this particular type of trading is incredibly risky it can also provide astonishing payoffs to savvy investors.

If you wish to be successful when it comes to contrarian investing you must first learn to think well outside the box.