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

The Bears Have Got it Wrong About the Stock Market

By Richard Band

Despite debt default fear, the market's resilience is inherent in the billions of dollars of buying power rushing into stocks.

Prepare: The End Is Nigh

By Richard Band

This sneaky three-month stock market "correction" is almost over. Yesterday's trading held the clue. Here's what to do now.

Back to the Base! As Market Slides, Seek Shelter in Bedrock Stocks

By Richard Band

The market staged an orderly retreat with J.P. Morgan Chase NYSE:JPM, McDonald's NYSEMCD and Raytheon NYSE:RTN showing excellent relative strength

Market Passes Sell Off Test, so Expect a Surge Soon

By Richard Band

A moderate dip over the next couple of weeks will give investors a chance to finish loading their shopping carts for a big late-summer rally.

Advance Token to GO or Play it Safe?

By Richard Band

Every once in a while, stocks blast out of a narrow base and never look back.

How to Avoid Getting Swindled by Biased Investment Advice

By Richard Band

Think you can spot it? You may be surprised at how easily you can be duped.

3 Well-Known Mutual Funds to Sell

By Richard Band

These mutual funds racked up big profits in the 2002–07 bull market, but now they are stumbling.

3 Banks for the Greek Debt Crisis

By Richard Band

While the world solves the Greek debt problem, focus on what's happening here at home to find the three best banks to buy now.

3 Oil Stocks That May Be Your Saving Grace

By Richard Band

To sell into an oversold market like this is financial suicide. Here Buy oil stocks instead.

4 Ways for Fund Investors to Land Double-Digit Yields

By Richard Band

Three conservative mutual funds could yield 10%-15% each by year-end, while an aggressive bond fund may net you almost 19%.

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