We all know the answer: Probably not. But it's good to be reminded when you hear all the stories about people making a killing day trading -- They might not be telling you the truth and even if they are, they might just be lucky.

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I am a firm believer that asset allocation plays a significant part in a portfolio’s long-term results. Recently, I received a question asking if you could have a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks. It is an interesting question that deserves further examination.

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Contrarian investing is simple in concept. Oppose the crowd. By doing so, you'll hopefully buy low and sell high. As Warren Buffett described it a year ago in a New York Times editorial, "Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful."

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Adding a degree of risk to your income portfolio can potentially boost your returns. Obviously, this needs to be kept in check because many (most?) risky investments never pan out. So instead of a boost in return, the risky investments end up being a drag on your portfolio.

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What makes a good dividend stock? Every dividend growth investor is looking for a stock that will increase its dividend every year I have found that stocks that are able to do this share some common characteristics.

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