Richard Band

Richard Band

Richard Band is the author of Contrary Investing, in addition to numerous investment monographs. He has appeared on financial radio and TV and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Forbes and other leading publications. Richard graduated from Yale University, magna cum laude, and has been a respected investment commentator since 1982.

Recent Articles

Coca-Cola (KO) Is OK … And That’s Just Fine

By Richard Band

Coca-Cola (KO) isn't setting any records, but given its international exposure, it's doing well enough -- and that's enough reason to keep KO stock.

The Wall of Worry Has Crumbled

By Richard Band

The market has a head of steam behind it, but we could very well be looking at a hedging situation by the end of July or the first week of August.

The Allure of Dividends

By Richard Band

I'm buying, and I encourage you to do the same, emphasizing stocks that pump out a generous income here and now.

Earn 5% — Even If the World Economy Merely “Muddles Through”

By Richard Band

Slow but steady growth in the United States and pockets of strength elsewhere could result in Treasury yields rising less than the consensus expects. If so, here's how investors might find income.

It’s OK to Keep Nibbling at Dividends (PG, BRK.B)

By Richard Band

We could get a 'July classic,' or we could get a July correction. Either way, some decently valued dividends are fair game.

2 High-Yield Plays to Save You From Trading Paralysis

By Richard Band

While a stock market correction seems inevitable at this point, take a little cash off the bench to buy discounted high-yield plays like SJI and MUE.

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Excellent Yields

By Richard Band

Here are two deals and one Aussie bank to add to your portfolio for their delicious dividends.

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Excellent Yields

By Richard Band

Here are two deals and one Aussie bank to add to your portfolio for their delicious dividends.

5 Dividend Stocks Yielding Way More Than the S&P 500

By Richard Band

These five dividend stocks hand you solid yields that are at least 50% higher than that of the S&P 500.

5 Dividend Stocks Yielding Way More Than the S&P 500

By Richard Band

These five dividend stocks hand you solid yields that are at least 50% higher than that of the S&P 500.

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