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

Stocks Across the Board for Diversity, Dividends

By Richard Band Apr 17, 2015

Find dividends everywhere from General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) to Enable Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:ENBL) and in between.

Find Quality Dividends Across the Board

By Richard Band Apr 15, 2015

Find dividends everywhere from General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) to Enable Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:ENBL) and in between.

3 Worry-Free Dividend Stocks to Buy in an ‘Earnings Recession’

By Richard Band Apr 8, 2015

If you're looking to put cash to work, stick with names that haven't yet broken out on the upside.

3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Trump the Fed

By Richard Band Apr 2, 2015

For real protection against rising rates, you need stocks that not only hold out the prospect of ample “pay hikes” in years to come but also throw off a generous yield up front.

3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Trump the Fed

By Richard Band Apr 2, 2015

For real protection against rising rates, you need stocks that not only hold out the prospect of ample “pay hikes” in years to come but also throw off a generous yield up front.

2 Dividend-Payers to Buy in the Tech Space

By Richard Band Apr 1, 2015

Buy high-quality dividend stocks that have been knocked down by the dollar's extreme strength like Microsoft (MSFT) and Intel (INTC).

Play Energy With FMO for Its 7.2% Dividend Yield

By Richard Band Mar 25, 2015

The rally from the Fed's announcements last week should continue depending on the behavior of the energy sector -- a drag on the market so far this year.