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

13 Unlucky Stocks to Sell

By Richard Band

Sell these low-to-no dividend stocks that have skyrocketed in the past year before it’s too late.

‘Holy Grail’ Dividend Stock Yielding 11%

By Richard Band

Foreign telcom dividend stock Partner Communications (NASDAQ: PTNR) offers low risk and above-average projected returns.

One of the Last Remaining Dividend Stock Bargains

By Richard Band

Market's steep climb makes it difficult to find places to put new money, but dividend stock Exelon (NYSE: EXC) is one.

A Fund to Buy Now That Stocks Are Too Expensive

By Richard Band

While awaiting a more meaningful pullback to pad your stock holdings, look for bargains still available among closed-end municipal bond funds.

The Best Little Mutual Funds You’ve Never Heard Of

By Richard Band

These unknown mutual are still relatively small, but will grow by leaps and bounds as the buzz begins to spread.

Stress-Free Profits From the Muni Panic

By Richard Band

With the muni market stabilizing, investors should concentrate on the states with the healthiest credit ratings.

3 Foreign Dividend Stocks to Buy

By Richard Band

The telecommunications industry is brimming with opportunities to earn lofty dividends and capital gains, especially with these three foreign dividend stocks.

Tiny Tim Getting Too Big for His Britches

By Richard Band

You may want to buy Treasurys if the yield goes to 3.5% or higher, but for now, the Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund (NYSE: ESD) offers a better value and yield.

Goldman vs. Merrill on Oil – Who Should You Believe?

By Richard Band

Goldman Sachs came out with a broad-based sell signal for commodities, while Merrill Lynch says oil prices could soar. Speculators may hold the answer.

Defensive Dividend Stock to Buy as Market Cools

By Richard Band

The board of defense contractor Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) just voted a 15% dividend increase.

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