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

Don’t Pay Top Dollar in This Disconnected Market

By Richard Band

It's the weakest economic recovery on record, yet stocks keep rising and rising. What's the deal?

See the Value of Emerging Markets

By Richard Band

As the major domestic indices continue to rise and the emerging markets decline, go for the bargain that will add diversification to your portfolio.

Don’t Be Swayed by Earnings Fluctuations

By Richard Band

If you're a retirement-minded investor, don't react willy-nilly to earnings reports. Look to the long-term with these two tech names.

Dump Apple From the Cart in the Summer Slowdown

By Richard Band

As the summer slowdown takes hold, it's time to reevaluate your portfolio -- AAPL in particular may not be the value it seemed.

What Still Works on Wall Street — and What Doesn’t

By Richard Band

Fads come and go, but these four commonsense tips have stood the test of time. Learn how to keep your portfolio strong for the long haul.

Market Stampede or Sell-Side Exhaustion?

By Richard Band

Headlines say to panic, and panic now -- but should you? In all likelihood, selling has reached an exhaustion point.

You Can Do This Investing Stuff!

By Richard Band

Don't panic! Getting your feet wet in the investing world really isn't as intimidating as you think, and looking for a little help isn't an admittance of failure.

5 Simple Tips for Successful Stock Trading

By Richard Band

Squeezing out an extra nickel or dime every trade is especially important for those with less money to invest. Here are five easy way to make that happen.

3 Guidelines for Investing at the Tail End of the Bull

By Richard Band

Stocks have climbed for over four years, so I’d hazard we’re fairly close to a major top. Here’s how you can invest without undue risk.

Keep Your Cool Over Bond Yields

By Richard Band

Not a single Fed official has confirmed a plan to raise interest rates -- so there's no need to react rashly.

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