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

Coca-Cola (KO) Is OK … And That’s Just Fine

By Richard Band

Coca-Cola (KO) isn't setting any records, but given its international exposure, it's doing well enough -- and that's enough reason to keep KO stock.

The Wall of Worry Has Crumbled

By Richard Band

The market has a head of steam behind it, but we could very well be looking at a hedging situation by the end of July or the first week of August.

The Allure of Dividends

By Richard Band

I'm buying, and I encourage you to do the same, emphasizing stocks that pump out a generous income here and now.

Earn 5% — Even If the World Economy Merely “Muddles Through”

By Richard Band

Slow but steady growth in the United States and pockets of strength elsewhere could result in Treasury yields rising less than the consensus expects. If so, here's how investors might find income.

It’s OK to Keep Nibbling at Dividends (PG, BRK.B)

By Richard Band

We could get a 'July classic,' or we could get a July correction. Either way, some decently valued dividends are fair game.

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