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

Walt Disney Co (DIS) Is a Well-Positioned Bargain

By Richard Band

Disney stock (DIS) is currently trading at a discount, and it has strong long-term potential brought on by its diversification.

VYM: Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Is an Income Hunter’s Dream

By Richard Band

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is a great pick for those who are seeking consistent sources of income.

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Finds a New Growth Opportunity

By Richard Band

MCD has the unique opportunity to learn quite a bit about its customers, now that McDonald's restaurant locations are "gyms" for Pokemon Go.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Wells Fargo Is a Safe Play

By Richard Band

Wells Fargo has come a long way since loaning money to gold prospectors the Wild West. Here's why WFC stock survived and will continue.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.: Get In BRK.B Stock When Things Get Rough

By Richard Band

Warren Buffett doesn't just buy shares of companies, he buys companies. And BRK.B stock is an attractive safe haven for institutional money.

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