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

Wednesday’s Monster Gain Might Look Scarier Down the Road

By Richard Band

The monster rally might be short-lived, but investors aren't complaining. Don't like the volatility? Here's a mutual fund and a safe household name to buy.

Top 5 Dividend Stocks to Buy for December

By Richard Band

Defend your wealth -- and keep it growing in 2012 -- by replacing high-volatility stocks with these safer dividend stocks.

Declare Your Independence From the Stock Market

By Richard Band

Escape the frustration of predicting the next market pullback by building a position in various assets that don’t need a rising stock market to grow.

Think Defensively in a Chutes and Ladders Economy

By Richard Band

As Europe's debt crisis continues to trudge forward, investors can fend off the resulting market volatility with smart dividend picks like this one.

Beat the Stock Market With Emerging Market Bonds

By Richard Band

A well-diversified fund of emerging market bonds, such as no-load TCW Emerging Markets Income N (MUTF:TGINX) is a great way to beat the 10-year Treasury note.

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