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

Top Dividend Stocks to Play High Oil Prices

By Richard Band

With oil prices in a powerful long-term uptrend, expect your yield to spiral higher with these top dividend stocks.

2 Terrific Values: Big Banks and Gold Shares

By Richard Band

J.P. Morgan and US Bancorp boost dividends, while gold shares remain astonishingly cheap.

3 Conservative Plays for Income Bulls

By Richard Band

This bull market may well have a few more months left to run. Here's how to make the most of them.

2 Metals to Hedge Against Inflation

By Richard Band

If you’re a true inflation worrier, platinum and “poor man’s gold” may be just what your portfolio needs.

Plays Unscathed by the Coming Tax Shock

By Richard Band

Low tax rates on dividends and capital gains will most likely expire at the end of this year. Here are the investments that will be left unscathed.

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