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

Two Stocks That Will Ride the Next Rally

Richard Band says the market will move up in the months ahead, and he recommends two stocks he thinks will move with it.

3 Low Risk, High Yield Dividend Stocks

Amid the volatility, Richard Band recommends pruning riskier stocks from your portfolio and finding shelter in stable companies with lush dividends.

Finding Safety in Asian Bonds

When the currency drops, so does the price of the country's bonds for a dollar-based buyer. That makes Asian bond funds a good low-risk play now.

Low Risk Investing – 4 Euro Zone Stocks to Buy on Dips

A simple investing strategy for a volatile market is to buy good stocks on the bad days, because entering an investment on such "dips" can really amplify your profits. Of course, this is easier said than done because identifying stocks to buy can be difficult for investors in any market – let alone one that is trending down. But it can be done by watching things like PE ratios, fundamentals, and other measures that take a little bit of homework but can pay off big time when it comes to your retirement money.

Low Risk Investment Strategies – 3 ETFs to Buy Now

If your trading strategy involves low-risk investments such as ETFs, you may want to consider these three ETFs to buy now: the iShares Dow Jones US Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSEArca: IHE), the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLP) and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLU).