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

Stocks Were Waiting for an Excuse to Cool Off

By Richard Band

The Cyprus bank brouhaha gave the markets a much-needed chance to correct amid a breakneck run.

Bond Bears Are on the Loose

By Richard Band

Even Vanguard has joined the general outcry against bonds, but one of my technical gauges signals that the selling spree is close to exhausting itself.

How to Play Today’s All-Too-Familiar Market

By Richard Band

Like a year ago, the bulls are snorting wildly ... and the dumb money is buying while smart money sells. It's safe to assume that a solid correction is coming.

Take Some Profits Before Stocks Stop Soaring

By Richard Band

It's fun to bask in the recent rally, but be aware that reality is going to strike eventually and consider taking profits on exhausted stocks like Oracle.

It’s Time to Catch the Falling Apple

By Richard Band

AAPL's already well into value territory; a big announcement tomorrow (perhaps a big dividend hike?) could end the prolonged slide.

2 Newer Names for Retirement Income

By Richard Band

If you’re a retiree who needs income for living expenses, consider these new closed-end funds yielding more than 7%.

Why Junk Is a Better Bet Now Than Stocks

By Richard Band

It holds up better than equities in a downturn -- which is certainly coming, although most investors are too busy being fat and happy to notice.

5 Stocks to Clean Out of Your Attic — Now

By Richard Band

Hint: The stocks you should sell today are the stocks you should have sold yesterday, or long before. Don't wait any longer.

Smart Money Is Selling, and You Should, Too

By Richard Band

In this oversold market, who would you rather follow--the insiders taking profits, or the frantic market-timers jumping in and out of stocks?

Let This Overheated Market Come to You

By Richard Band

Virtually all of the market indicators I track are suggesting that stock prices, both here and abroad, are bumping up against a temporary ceiling.

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