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

Top Dividend Stocks to Play High Oil Prices

By Richard Band

With oil prices in a powerful long-term uptrend, expect your yield to spiral higher with these top dividend stocks.

2 Terrific Values: Big Banks and Gold Shares

By Richard Band

J.P. Morgan and US Bancorp boost dividends, while gold shares remain astonishingly cheap.

3 Conservative Plays for Income Bulls

By Richard Band

This bull market may well have a few more months left to run. Here's how to make the most of them.

2 Metals to Hedge Against Inflation

By Richard Band

If you’re a true inflation worrier, platinum and “poor man’s gold” may be just what your portfolio needs.

Plays Unscathed by the Coming Tax Shock

By Richard Band

Low tax rates on dividends and capital gains will most likely expire at the end of this year. Here are the investments that will be left unscathed.

2 Important Issues That Bulls Are Overlooking

By Richard Band

European debt woes and the prospect of higher taxes in the U.S. are likely to lead to a market correction by summer.

Superb Cash-Flow Pick in Health Care

By Richard Band

Managed health care company Wellpoint will be able to take advantage of Obama’s new health care law and offer investors growing dividends.

3 Buys to Escape the Agony of Low Treasury Yields

By Richard Band

These picks -- one mutual fund and two stocks -- can protect your portfolio from a Fed-fueled rally.

Making Money With Options the ‘Write’ Way

By Richard Band

Options trading is a balancing act that favors the house. Find out how to master the balancing act and achieve great returns.

Your Magic Formula for Success In 2012

By Richard Band

The debate over where the market is heading is filled with persuasive pessimists and positive points. We sum them up and give you the steps to succeed in 2012.

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