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

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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