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 Fed Made Christmas Come Early for Investors

By Richard Band Dec 22, 2014

Whenever prices move this fast, I recommend caution with new purchases because profit takers could swoop in at any moment and create some turbulence.

Navigate ‘Distribution Season’ to Maximize Money After Taxes

By Richard Band Nov 5, 2014

The year-end distribution season is when a taxable event is forced onto shareholders. Here's how to have the most money after taxes.

Your 10-Minute Retirement Portfolio

By Richard Band Oct 24, 2014

Now is a good time to begin assembling your ten-minute retirement portfolio, since the headline stock indexes have pulled back from their 52-week highs.

Should You Jump on the AT&T-DirecTV Merger?

By Richard Band May 21, 2014

AT&T and DirecTV's merger will help to fix AT&T's free cash issues. Does this mean the tides are turning for T stock?

2 Downtrodden Stocks to Buy Today

By Richard Band May 15, 2014

If you can find a stock that throws off a generous, secure cash payout, and you can grab that investment at an attractive discount to its recent highs, you've got an odds-on winner.