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

Mr. Market Won’t Be Rushed Into a Fall

There are still many market measures that suggest a big correction isn't in the cards quite yet, and Mr. Market won't be rushed into falling down

“The Snake” Chart Should Put Investors on High Alert

Janet Yellen made her first remarks to Congress on Tuesday, and all was well. But my "Snake" chart suggests caution is needed right now. Let's take a look

From Top to Bottom: No Sign Yet of a Dangerous Bear

Despite the recent pullbacks and some disconcerting earnings news, markets don't appear to be in danger of slipping into dangerous bear territory yet

4 Stocks to Buy as the Pipedream Blows Up

Markets have taken a beating over the past month, however while the damage is being done there are some bargain stocks out there for the taking, like these four

“Tapering” Economic Growth Will Be 2014’s Story Line

Look towards defensive stocks for 2014 as a hedge against pullbacks, as I believe 2014 will look quite different than 2013