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

6 Simple Phrases That Can Make You Rich

By Richard Band

Here are six simple principles to follow that will put you on the road to riches.

Does Ben Have Another Rabbit in His Hat?

By Richard Band

Regardless of Ben Bernanke's Jackson Hole, Wyo., speech, investors must remain on high alert.

3 Great Stocks for Retiring Boomers

By Richard Band

Retired baby boomers tend to take money out of the stock market, but for those who stay in it, generous profits can be made with a few safe and solid companies.

HPQ and the Curse of the Public Investor

By Richard Band

Unfortunately, investors' only means of protesting Hewlett-Packard's decision-making is to sell, but should you?

The Market is Turning Nasty Yet Again

By Richard Band

After the Dow tanks, you can either turn tail and run, or be aggressive.Invesco Mortgage Capital is just that aggressive play you were looking for.

Aftermath of August’s Intraday Low

By Richard Band

A week after the stock market formed its intraday low, the rebound is still shaky. For now, investors should be selective with new purchases.

Don’t Let the Late Market Rally Fool You

By Richard Band

Don't be fooled by yesterday's late rally. Hold off on buying stocks or equity mutual funds in favor of inverse ETFs and bonds.

Rethinking the S&P Credit Downgrade

By Richard Band

Standard & Poor's is acting inconsistently and might be reacting emotionally to the American debt ceiling debacle.

Regrouping After a Monumental Wipeout

By Richard Band

The sluggish economy of industrialized countries around the world and their struggles to service their debt are creating market declines of epic proportions.

Two Oil Stocks to Soothe Your Debt Ceiling Anxiety

By Richard Band

Oil has rallied off the June lows with Occidental Petroleum and Canadian Oil Sands offering great buys for bargain hunters

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