Richard Young

Richard Young

Richard (Dick) Young is the editor of Intelligence Report, a conservative investment advisory service with a simple focus: diversification and patience built on a foundation of value and compound interest.

In 1989, Dick founded Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd., an investment advisory firm. He is currently the head of global investment strategy for the firm, which Barron’s ranked as one of the top independent advisors in the nation for 2012 & 2013.

Dick Young began his career in 1964 with Clayton Securities in Boston after earning a B.S. in investments from Babson College.

Recent Articles

Tracking the FedEx/UPS Slowdown Should Scare Investors

Federal Express and UPS are under intense competition from Amazon, and the entire transportation sector is hurting.

The Most Dangerous Financial Landscape in Decades

All signals on our economic charts are flashing red for danger, and this is now the most dangerous economy in decades and a total mess. Obama is failing.

The Retirement Compounders Dividend Strategy Still Works

Starting with lessons learned in "Securities Analysis" I developed a model and investing profile that serves me today as well as when I started in 1971.

P&G Waiting on Action From Ackman

Investor Bill Ackman just upped his stake in P&G and investors are wondering what he plans to do with his stake given his reputation for hands-on investing

Make Portfolio Diversification a Key Investment Tool

The investment portfolio landscape has changed over the last 10 to 15 years with high volume trading and ETF's, so a larger diversification effort is required

A Sobering Look at Coincident Indicators Suggests Trouble

Economic policy is not helping the economy, and with employers thinning the roles and cheap money awash in the system, my indicators suggest big problems ahead

One Cruddy Year So Far

The year so far in the market has been poor, and all of Richard Young's indicators suggest it will remain so through the year. Prepare your portfolio

Investing in the Nordics

Nordic countries provide a great opportunity for buyers of foreign stocks, with solid companies throughout the region. Take a look at these 5 plus an ETF.

A Serious Faceplant for the Social Network

Facebook's IPO was a lot of hype, and the losers were new investors who did not understand the business model or that this was a cash out for early investors

Buying Into High Barrier-to-Entry Utility Companies

Utilities are still one of the best ways to play the market, as it is a high barrier to entry industry. Take advantage of the sector with this ETF play.