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

Wednesday’s Monster Gain Might Look Scarier Down the Road

By Richard Band

The monster rally might be short-lived, but investors aren't complaining. Don't like the volatility? Here's a mutual fund and a safe household name to buy.

Top 5 Dividend Stocks to Buy for December

By Richard Band

Defend your wealth -- and keep it growing in 2012 -- by replacing high-volatility stocks with these safer dividend stocks.

Declare Your Independence From the Stock Market

By Richard Band

Escape the frustration of predicting the next market pullback by building a position in various assets that don’t need a rising stock market to grow.

Think Defensively in a Chutes and Ladders Economy

By Richard Band

As Europe's debt crisis continues to trudge forward, investors can fend off the resulting market volatility with smart dividend picks like this one.

Beat the Stock Market With Emerging Market Bonds

By Richard Band

A well-diversified fund of emerging market bonds, such as no-load TCW Emerging Markets Income N (MUTF:TGINX) is a great way to beat the 10-year Treasury note.

Get in Position for the Next Mega-Bull Market

By Richard Band

There's plenty of turbulence ahead, but plentiful times will return. Follow this prudent investment strategy to set yourself up for an eventual bull market.

Crisis Averted — Until December Resistance Kills Rally

By Richard Band

Stocks are taking one more shot at the upside before the year-end rally runs into heavy resistance, probably during the first half of December.

Events in Europe Share Eerie Resemblance to 2007-08 U.S. Mortgage Crisis

By Richard Band

While there might not be another 2008 in our future, the ongoing crisis in Europe should give pause to even the sturdiest optimist.

Tarnished Greece Won’t Sully Clorox’s Sparkling Dividend

By Richard Band

The roller coaster economy is moving at the whim of Greece's indecisiveness. Be careful and only insist on quality investments such as Clorox (CLX).

Shed Dubious Stocks and Funds NOW in an Overbought Market

By Richard Band

Europe has bought itself time with their latest bailout package, but it won't last long. Sell overbought stocks and mutual funds before the euphoria wears off.

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