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

Are There Bargains Left in Blue Chip Stocks?

By Richard Band

Blue chip stocks are among those that have seen the greatest run-up since the March bottom. Will the trend continue? Are blue chip stocks overpriced? Here are three large cap stocks that are still undervalued.

High Yield and Safety in a REIT? Believe It!

By Richard Band

Sure, it's not easy to find safe, high-yielding income investments in an ultra-low-yield world -- but it's not impossible. And while you may not think there's any safe investment tied to real estate these days, I've uncovered a surprisingly safe REIT that's yielding 8%.

Say Hello to This Dividend-Rich Telecom Stock

By Richard Band

If you're an income seeker, take a look at the industry that has continued to crank out steady, dependable dividends right through the economic slump -- the telecom providers. And if you really want to shoot for big gains, consider my favorite emerging-markets telecom.

One Inflation Hedge That Isn’t Inflated

By Richard Band

As it happens, one hard asset is remarkably cheap, both in terms of its own history and relative to its nearest rivals. What's more, it fits perfectly with the Obama administration's goal to curb emissions of carbon dioxide. I'm talking about natural gas. Get two top ways to play natural gas here.

5 Potential Investing Blunders

By Richard Band

As much as we'd like to think otherwise, we all make mistakes. Unfortunately, when we err with our investments, it adds up to less money at the end of the day. Successfully growing your wealth, then, involves both making the right moves as well as avoiding the wrong ones. Here are five biggest mistakes I see investors in danger of making right now.

Safety or Growth? 3 Stocks That Offer Both

By Richard Band

Find out why a surprisingly different set of stocks will propel the next stage of the market's advance -- and how you can put these three workhorses to work for you now.

Three “Fraidy-Cat” Mutual Funds

By Richard Band

How can you tiptoe back into stocks without exposing yourself to the full force of a hurricane if the market's mood suddenly shifts? The answer: Certain mutual funds that specialize in cushioning risk. These "fraidy-cat funds" can calm your nerves and make it easier to stay the course until big profits arrive.

5 Stocks Still Offering Stunning Value

By Richard Band

The bear market has mauled many stocks so badly that investors have given them up for dead. And that's the source of a huge opportunity. Some of those wounded and bleeding companies are destined to survive -- and heal. And a select few will double, triple and even quadruple over the next two or three years. Here are five of my favorite turnaround candidates.

Two Top Utility Stocks for Income Seekers

By Richard Band

If you're skeptical of the market's good intentions, insulate yourself from the volatility with companies in steady, recession-proof industries. You can further reduce your risk by focusing on equities that throw off generous dividend yields. Utility stocks fit the bill perfectly. Here are two that still have plenty of spark left.

How to Avoid the Great Dividend Disaster

By Richard Band

Dozens of so-called "safe" stocks are about to cut their dividends, and there's simply no stopping it. And if you don't reposition your assets now, your dreams of a comfortable retirement could turn into a nightmare. Your best move to avoid the dividend disaster that's headed your way is to dump these losers now. Your second move? Buy these cash-generating machines.

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