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

A Top REIT in an Ailing Sector

By Richard Band

While most real estate investments are now grossly overpriced and kicking out a measly dividend -- like these seven losers -- this top REIT is set to deliver safe, double-digit returns over the next few years.

A Top-Rated Macro Theme Stock for 2010

By Richard Band

Now is the time to recycle your capital into new investments that will reward you with faster appreciation, more dividend income or both. Your best bets? Businesses that are not only well managed, soundly financed and attractively valued, but also propelled by overwhelming macroeconomic forces. And this top-rated stock is a perfect example.

4 Turnaround Stocks That Will Make a Comeback in 2010

By Richard Band

These industry leaders temporarily stubbed their toes in 2009 but are already on the mend. Here are four turnaround stocks could zoom 30%, 50% or more in 2010.

5 Smart Investing Strategies for 2010

By Richard Band

Put these five investing strategies to work within the first few weeks of the New Year for a payoff that will keep on giving for months and years to come.

Dividend Stocks with Money-Doubling Potential – CHL, PNY, PEG

By Richard Band

Dividend stocks, especially utility stocks, offer exceptional value right now. Here are three of my favorite high-dividend stocks to buy now.

3 Dividend Stocks for No-Drama, Fat Returns

By Richard Band

Dividend stocks, especially utility stocks, offer exceptional value right now. Here are three of my favorite high-dividend stocks to buy now.

Gold Is Hot — Should You Buy?

By Richard Band

Gold reached another all-time high this week. Is now the right time to buy gold bullion and gold stocks?

3 Ugly Duckling Stocks to Buy Now

By Richard Band

Undervalued stocks are often the ugly ducklings of Wall Street. No one wants to touch them. Yet many of these undervalued stocks are ripe with profit potential. Here are three.

3 Income Stocks to Buy Now

By Richard Band

There's an ideal income investment out there that offers both immediate returns and future capital gains. I call them "cash-on-cash" stocks, and it's time you got in on the profits. Here are three of the best income stocks to buy now.

7 Secrets to Successful Income Investing

By Richard Band

Finding stocks that offer both high yields and major capital gains can be a daunting prospect. To help you get started, here are seven secrets to avoiding the dividend pitfalls.

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