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

5 Bond Funds That Make Sense

By Richard Band

Your best bet is to whip up your own custom blend of bonds. Here are 6 bond funds that would make tasty additions to anyone's recipe.

Wait for the Right Time to Grab This Bull

By Richard Band

It’s difficult to pinpoint when investors should start investing aggressively again, but here are several things that will determine when this day arrives.

Contemplating Risk — When Should You Buy Again?

By Richard Band

The market is improving. Treasury yields have climbed and the dollar is strengthening. But what would it take to make investors eager buyers of stocks again?

Mixed Market News Explained

By Richard Band

Negative data on housing starts doesn't derail homebuilders, positive earnings push tech stocks higher, and gold miners look more tempting.

We’ve Found Cracks in the Market’s Armor

By Richard Band

Cracks are starting to appear in the market's armor. But amid skids in financials and miners, there's some decent buys to be found.

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