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

Buy Dividend Stocks During the Market’s Timeout

By Richard Band Mar 11, 2015

The major uptrend, dating from Mar. 9, 2009, is still intact, and so far, I've detected no evidence that would point to a big downturn in the offing.

Utilities: What to Do With Stocks You Love

By Richard Band Mar 4, 2015

Historically, utility stocks have offered significantly higher dividend yields than most other sectors of the stock market.

The Best Ways to Play Oil Right Now

By Richard Band Mar 4, 2015

Even though my baseline scenario calls for a gradual rise in oil prices, I recognize that events could take a different turn.

Here’s How to Play Utilities for Dividends

By Richard Band Mar 4, 2015

I definitely prefer utility stocks over most high-grade bonds because utility stocks, by contrast, can sweeten their dividends over time.

4 Simple Reasons to Sell Now

By Richard Band Feb 25, 2015

I suggest that you simply use the market's current strength as an opportunity to trim your most vulnerable holdings.

Play Rebounding Oil With Dividend Stocks

By Richard Band Feb 4, 2015

If oil really has put in a major bottom here, investors who have been blindly piling into Treasury and high-grade municipal bonds for "safety" may be in for a rude awakening.

Play Rebounding Oil With Dividend Stocks

By Richard Band Feb 4, 2015

If oil really has put in a major bottom here, investors who have been blindly piling into Treasury and high-grade municipal bonds for "safety" may be in for a rude awakening.