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

Keep an Eye on the Quarterly Earnings Con Job

Earnings sstimates are provided to stock analysts from the companies themselves, setting up the usual round of earnings "beats" not always what they seem.

Consider Vanguard’s Wellington Fund

Vanguard's Wellington Fund is an historical mutual fund winner boasting strong returns, a low expense ratio, and a solid portfolio profile of stocks and bonds.

Is the Economic Good News a Warning?

So many of the economic indicators experts rely on show incremental gains that make investors happy, but are those gains really warning signs?

Top 10 Common Stocks You Want to Own

Our research indicates that these 10 stocks are great buys right now with upside across the board.

10 Stocks to Make You Green With Profits

A list of 10 stocks whose charts signal a buying opportunity you won't want to miss.

Top 10 Stocks to Buy for February

From Boeing to Kimberly-Clark, here are some prime plays -- including the case for why each one is a buy.

Look to Natural Gas as the Future Fuel of America

The increasing substitution of natural gas for oil is just starting to emerge and will offer great opportunities for long-term investors.

Ensure Your Financial and Personal Security ‘The Swiss Way’

When investing in both financial and personal security, there's nothing better than being armed to the teeth with precious metals.

Monthly Market News Analysis for Investors

My thoughts on some of the most newsworthy market news stories over the past month: AT&T/T-Mobile, banks, energy, recession and Vanguard.

2 Plays on Ole King Coal

As China -- the world's biggest coal consumer -- outstrips is own supplies, these two U.S. companies could benefit.