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

Stocks Were Waiting for an Excuse to Cool Off

The Cyprus bank brouhaha gave the markets a much-needed chance to correct amid a breakneck run.

Bond Bears Are on the Loose

Even Vanguard has joined the general outcry against bonds, but one of my technical gauges signals that the selling spree is close to exhausting itself.

How to Play Today’s All-Too-Familiar Market

Like a year ago, the bulls are snorting wildly ... and the dumb money is buying while smart money sells. It's safe to assume that a solid correction is coming.

Take Some Profits Before Stocks Stop Soaring

It's fun to bask in the recent rally, but be aware that reality is going to strike eventually and consider taking profits on exhausted stocks like Oracle.

It’s Time to Catch the Falling Apple

AAPL's already well into value territory; a big announcement tomorrow (perhaps a big dividend hike?) could end the prolonged slide.