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

This Market Rally Could Be the Real Deal

With positive news coming from Europe and at home, it looks like a Q4 rally might be legitimate. Here's a couple value buys to make while you watch.

Has the Market Finally Found Its Bottom?

Blue-chip U.S. stock indices have gradually declined over the past few months, but there might be an end in sight. Here's what to buy in the meantime.

October’s the Season — For Capitulation

We'll have to endure a few more bouts of selling before the market hits a solid bottom. Here's our take on when we could see that happen.

Despite Record Low Yields, This Bond Fund is a Big Buy

Some regions of the bond market can offer significantly better value than others. Right now, the Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund (VWEHX) is intriguing.

3 Low-Risk Funds to Buy Now

One easy way to lower your fund risk is by switching from higher-volatility to lower-volatility funds. Three funds in particular offer the best security.