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

REITs: Investing in Real Estate Without the Hassle

By Richard Band

REITs have followed the bond market down. At some point soon, though, I believe investors will wake up and realize that REITs aren’t bonds.

Try Preferred Stock for Protection

By Richard Band

Preferred stock can offer a higher yield and more security than traditional fixed-income investments.

It’s Asia’s Turn to Shine In 2014

By Richard Band

Look to Asian markets in 2014 as a place for strong investment, and in particular look to Jardine Matheson Holdings as a possible 2014 buy

A Market Lesson from the Frog and the Ox

By Richard Band

I'm focused on solid high-yielding preferred securities heading into 2014, as I don't want to get burned when the market pops. Here a few of my favorites

2 MLP Funds For Your Retirement Planning Portfolio

By Richard Band

The rules around holding MLPs in a Roth IRA are pretty cut and dried; instead, look to MLP funds, and in particular these two, for your retirement portfolio

Preferred Stocks Stand Out as the Taper Tiger is Tamed

By Richard Band

The short end of the yield curve is now set at a near-zero level, so now is the time to take longer term bets. I still like preferred stock plays...

3 Stocks That Deliver Deep Value for Investors

By Richard Band

Investors looking for solid long-term value in this market are advised to look at these 3 stocks.

2 Stong Oil-Patch MLPs to Add to Your Portfolio

By Richard Band

Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) are a tax-advantaged way to play the market, and these two oil-patch MLPs are great opportunities to profit today

4 Preferred Stock Alternatives for Your Portfolio

By Richard Band

Charts suggest that preferred stocks are a great way to play in the market today, and here are 4 that I like right now

RYN – Rayonier a Real Estate Play With Value

By Richard Band

The commercial real estate market holds lots of promise after recent pullbacks, and Rayonier is a great REIT play right now.

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