Against the Herd: 6 Contrarian Investment Strategies You Should Follow

\"Against the Herd is to investment what Freakonomics was to economics—smart, savvy, counterintuitive insights that are fun to read. Steve Cortes shows why in today's global ugly contestant beauty pageant—where the least ugly wins—America could come out on top."—David M. Smick, author of the international bestseller The World Is Curved: Hidden Dangers to the Global Economy

"I've had the honor of knowing Steve Cortes for years, having met him during his days as a trader in Chicago. He impressed me then with his broad, 'macro' view of the global economy, a view I have always shared. His inputs have made me a better analyst and, most importantly, a better trader and investor. I cannot recommend his new book, Against the Herd, strongly enough. If he's helped me, a thirty-five-year veteran of the markets, certainly, his thoughts will help you, the reader."—Dennis Gartman, The Gartman Letter and a 37 year veteran of the market

"Knowing when to run pliantly with the herd, and when to stand firm against it, has always been for me a key element of a successful investment strategy. Steve's refreshing look at this topic provides six intriguing examples of where the global herd might be about to run off the cliff in a big, very expensive way. Whether you agree with him in all six cases or not, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to successfully navigate today's volatile capital markets."—Steve Auth, Chief Investment Officer, Equities, Federated Investors

"Want to learn how to zig when everyone else zags? Read Against the Herd and become a better investor."—Gary Kaminsky, co-host CNBC's The Strategy Session, twitter.com/CNBCStrategy