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

Beyond November: Politics and Your Money

By Richard Band

Elections do matter for your investments and presidential elections more than most. That doesn't mean your portfolio will go to pieces if one candidate or the other wins the November sweepstakes, but it does mean you should consider how political developments are likely to affect your holdings. And you should do it now, before the partisan rhetoric of the campaign heats up!

Avoid Market Chaos with Annuities

By Richard Band

If you're among the many investors out there finding themselves lost and confused amidst all of today's market turmoil, then I have one simple and easy way to bring your portfolio back to life. It's far from a new tool. No, it's more of what I like to call a "vintage" investment strategy.

Dump Oil Stocks: Don’t Risk Your Future

By Richard Band

With gas prices constantly making front-page news, oil stocks are highly volatile. So, why take the risk of investing in an oil stock set for a wild ride when you can instead invest money in a more reliable natural resource stock that will literally allow profit to flow in with ease?

You Still Need Stocks, Just Not the Headaches!

By Richard Band

After five down months in a row, stocks finally showed signs of life. But is this the real deal? It's just too early to say for sure. Here are 3 ways to make your investing less stressful during this turbulent time.

Two Funds for Troubled Times

By Richard Band

These are uneasy times for investors. The economy is soft. Oil and gas prices are sky-high. Credit worries abound. On top of it all, the 2008 election looms with the prospect of higher taxes. But with all of these things to worry about, investors can still chart a safe financial course with these two mutual funds.

The Formula for Building Long-Term Wealth

By Richard Band

Growing your wealth in the stock market isn't about chasing the latest investment fad. It's about finding the perfect portfolio allocation for you and your investment goals. And it's a lot simpler than you think.

How to Make Your Money “Pop” (Safely)

By Richard Band

You can speed up the process of wealth accumulation, without resorting to Las Vegas-style tactics. Here are four safe and sure techniques to accelerate your profits.

How to Play the Transition From Bear to Bull

By Richard Band

For eight long months now, a ferocious credit crunch has trapped investors in a deep freeze. Happily though, I'm detecting hints of a thaw and believe we're a few steps closer to the end of this troubled period. Find out what you can do to prepare for (and profit from) the return of springtime in the markets.

My Top Three Stock Picks for 2008

By Richard Band

Despite the recent interest rate cuts, yields on certain very high-quality income investments have remained quite generous. In fact, some Master Limited Partnerships are paying, in some cases, well over 7%. I'm urging my readers to buy three in particular. Get their names here.

3 Reasons Why Investors Should Be Optimistic

By Richard Band

Has the Fed finally done it? Are the bears going to be moved to the sideline so that the bulls can get back in charge?  Here are three reasons why I'm betting that the worst may be over. Plus, I'll tell you about two high-dividend stocks to buy now.

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