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

Here Are Signs of Recovery for Oil Prices

The market is slowly becoming a two-way street instead of a one-way chute into the abyss. This is how disastrous market declines eventually end.

Let the Bull Do His Work

If you're invested in strong stocks or equity funds, this is a time to sit back, relax as best you can -- and let the bull do his work.

Here Are Signs of Recovery for Oil Prices

The market is slowly becoming a two-way street instead of a one-way chute into the abyss. This is how disastrous market declines eventually end.

What to Buy and Sell in a Dynamic Market

Keep buying blue-chip stocks with generous dividends, such as HSBC Holdings plc (ADR) (HSBC) and Nestle (NSRGY), and exit Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc (UTF).

6 Diverse Stocks to Buy as Oil Continues to Decline

Utilities, real estate investment trusts, consumer-staples stocks and preferred stocks are doing fabulous jobs of resisting the undertow from oil.