contrarian

Example Sentences

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A few brave contrarians, such as Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat, argue that higher oil prices might actually provide a boost to the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

The country’s bonds, languishing at rock-bottom prices since a 2017 default, were mostly a playground for specialists in emerging markets or distressed-debt contrarians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Doesn’t last year’s impressive market performance contradict the contrarians?

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

“Even though the sentiment around Novo’s shares is extremely negative, we consider this to be the time for contrarians to enter the stock.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

But in recent years, Tellis has become known as one of the most outspoken contrarians in Washington on the US courtship of India.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025