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

Take Singles and Doubles, Put Runs on the Board

By Richard Band

The markets appear to have no particular selling pressure, so keeping to singles and doubles and putting income on the board is a solid strategy

5 Investments to Make Before the U.S Falls Over the Fiscal Cliff

By Richard Band

These high-yield investments offer a thick buffer of cash to help protect you if that happens.

The Man of La Mancha Rides Again

By Richard Band

Spanish news rallied U.S. markets on Thursday, but perhaps the rally is growing long in the tooth and investors should look to these three stocks for now.

‘Twas a Famous Victory But Caution Lies Ahead

By Richard Band

The Case-Shiller report showed home prices rose slightly, but the big beneficiary of monetary policy so far is the stock market. Keep looking for bargains

Don’t Overplay Your Hand in Today’s Market

By Richard Band

Markets are rallying over the past weeks but investors should still be cautious with their investment ideas; utilities are still a good play.

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