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

Investing Scams — 4 Fraud Traps to Avoid

By Richard Band

Investing scams have a long history. Here's a few things to look for to make sure you're making a smart, safe investment.

Daffy Mr. Dow Doesn’t Know Where To Go

By Richard Band

Markets are not operating on any rational basis, so while waiting for it to sort out, selling Abbott and buying Johnson and Johnson is a good play

3 Near-Term Plays on Gold Stocks

By Richard Band

Barrick shook up the C-suite with the dismissal of its CEO amid news of "restructuring." Is the news the same for the sector?

Is More ‘Stimulus’ on the Way?

By Richard Band

Markets are awaiting word on another round of easing and stimulus from the Fed. In the mean time, here are some stock picks for the portfolio good at any time.

A Not-So-Merry Month of May

By Richard Band

May was the worst month for stocks in nearly 2 years, with all markets heading down on a variety of bad news. Take heart, as signals suggest a future rally

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