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

JPM: The Safest U.S. Bank to Buy

By Richard Band

Financial powerhouse JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is an excellent rebound candidate.

Inflation Hedges Yielding 3%-18%

By Richard Band

When looking for world-class inflation hedges, mortgage funds and blue chips offer some of the best protection.

What’s Berkshire Hathaway Stock Really Worth?

By Richard Band

Trading near its 52-week low, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) is significantly below fair value.

Bond Bears Got Caught With Their Shorts Down

By Richard Band

After the media sounded the alarm to dump bonds 3 months ago, they have staged one of the most powerful rallies in recent years.

Europe Zone – Only a Sideshow

By Richard Band

Investors would be wise to take their eyes off the bouncing ball in Europe for a while and focus on what's happening here at home.

An 11% Yield for an Aging Bull

By Richard Band

It pays to be cautious at this stage of the bull market, but there are solid dividend stocks you can buy now.

3 Investments for Scared Investors

By Richard Band

Investors tend to chicken out when prices are falling. In retrospect, that’s exactly when they should be buying.

Why India is a Better Investment Than China

By Richard Band

In this mature phase of the market cycle, emerging markets like India have the ability to keep growing even if global headwinds pick up.

Safety Stocks Getting Too Expensive

By Richard Band

The market is due for a pullback, but defensive stocks have become crowded.

3 Stocks on Sale Now

By Richard Band

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) and energy stocks Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) and NuStar Energy (NYSE: NS) represent good buys after pullbacks.

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