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

Shades of 1999 As Tech Frenzy Takes Hold

By Richard Band Apr 4, 2012

The markets are launching ever higher, and it looks very much like 1999 when a handful of high-flyers led the way. Be aware, be very aware of the similarities.

2 Investments That Break Away From the Herd

By Richard Band Mar 31, 2012

It's possible that too much money is now flowing into too few big company names. But look beyond that herd mentality to possible breakouts in the oil sector.

2 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Ready to Climb

By Richard Band Mar 29, 2012

Unilever and Royal Dutch Shell are two solid dividend stocks with outstanding upside for dividend investors looking for stable, increasing yields.

Technical Signs of a Slowdown

By Richard Band Mar 25, 2012

Europe's continued woes and heavier insider selling in the U.S. are some of the yellow flags, especially as the market's traditionally weak season approaches.

Stock Tactics to Navigate the Turbulence

By Richard Band Mar 22, 2012

The market's rise through the early part of the year may not be as robust as investors think. Two oil stocks look like strong plays in an undervalued sector.