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

Don’t Pay Top Dollar in This Disconnected Market

It's the weakest economic recovery on record, yet stocks keep rising and rising. What's the deal?

See the Value of Emerging Markets

As the major domestic indices continue to rise and the emerging markets decline, go for the bargain that will add diversification to your portfolio.

Don’t Be Swayed by Earnings Fluctuations

If you're a retirement-minded investor, don't react willy-nilly to earnings reports. Look to the long-term with these two tech names.

Dump Apple From the Cart in the Summer Slowdown

As the summer slowdown takes hold, it's time to reevaluate your portfolio -- AAPL in particular may not be the value it seemed.

What Still Works on Wall Street — and What Doesn’t

Fads come and go, but these four commonsense tips have stood the test of time. Learn how to keep your portfolio strong for the long haul.