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

Mr. Market Won’t Be Rushed Into a Fall

By Richard Band

There are still many market measures that suggest a big correction isn't in the cards quite yet, and Mr. Market won't be rushed into falling down

“The Snake” Chart Should Put Investors on High Alert

By Richard Band

Janet Yellen made her first remarks to Congress on Tuesday, and all was well. But my "Snake" chart suggests caution is needed right now. Let's take a look

From Top to Bottom: No Sign Yet of a Dangerous Bear

By Richard Band

Despite the recent pullbacks and some disconcerting earnings news, markets don't appear to be in danger of slipping into dangerous bear territory yet

4 Stocks to Buy as the Pipedream Blows Up

By Richard Band

Markets have taken a beating over the past month, however while the damage is being done there are some bargain stocks out there for the taking, like these four

“Tapering” Economic Growth Will Be 2014’s Story Line

By Richard Band

Look towards defensive stocks for 2014 as a hedge against pullbacks, as I believe 2014 will look quite different than 2013

2 Stocks to Pick Up After a Predictable Pause

By Richard Band

There is no reason to get rattled in the face of the market pullback; instead, focus on buying stocks at reasonable prices, such as PG and MCD.

Why Have Bond Yields Stop Rising? A Mystery It’s Not

By Richard Band

Investors are asking why long bond yields are below 3%, and the answer is clear: economic growth momentum has peaked for now. Here's what to do while you wait

KMI – Rich Kinder’s Call Stirs Up Kinder Morgan

By Richard Band

Rich Kinder's quarterly conference call was anything but mundane. Find out what Kinder is concerned about...and what he can do for investors.

The Market Knows (What the Talkers Don’t)

By Richard Band

I expect a correction, not a crash in the markets during 2014 as the froth comes out of stocks that have soared too much, while others that fell come back

2 REITs Worth Considering for 2014: WPC, VNQ

By Richard Band

Investors shouldn't expect another double-digit year in the markets as a whole, but you can still find yield. I like these 2 REITs for my portfolio...

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