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

The Market Spike Strikes Again

By Richard Band

If you're a value investor, don't lose your head in a skyrocketing market -- even if it takes several months to come back to Earth.

Buy This Rare Value in Today’s Bloated Market

By Richard Band

True values are becoming harder and harder to find as the markets keep chugging along. However, EMC not only seems to fit the bill, but could become an income play sooner than later.

The Market Correction Might Be Tardy, But It Won’t Be Absent

By Richard Band

The straight-up rally since December has made stocks extremely overvalued. It's time to take profits -- especially if you're a retirement-minded investor.

Do Bond Buyers Know Something Stock Traders Don’t?

By Richard Band

Despite hordes of positive economic news, bonds continue to yield less and less. I recommend holding onto TLT a little longer if you own it in this environment.

3 Ways to Put Your Money to Work Right Now

By Richard Band

Bottom line: Trim your stock allocation, and buy only defensive names that are genuinely undervalued.

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