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

Investors Are Frightened, But Still Fightin’

By Richard Band

Despite initial jobless claims coming in higher than expected, the market ended on a high note Thursday. What is behind the recent positively in the market?

Blue Skies Ahead for Investors? Perhaps Not

By Richard Band

Despite a positive January, headline stock indices could backtrack sharply in February and March. It might be prudent to make conservative portfolio adjustments.

The Post-October Rally May Be Stalling

By Richard Band

Despite the latest bullish hoopla, signs point the other way, and the S&P still hasn't closed above its Oct. 28 recovery peak of 1,285.

Don’t Let the Recent Surge Give You Amnesia

By Richard Band

Although the market has surged in recent days, exercise the utmost discipline with new purchases. Don't chase stocks that have recently jumped sharply.

Defense Wins Championships

By Richard Band

Beef up on short-term bonds and other fixed-income instruments. Weed out high-risk stocks in favor of lower-volatility issues paying generous dividends.

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