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

Buy Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) When Fears Run High

By Richard Band

The Vanguard High Dividend ETF (VYM) is a one-stop shop for dividend stocks of every stripe. If anything happens to the markets, you need VYM in your corner.

Buy Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Stock for Its Dividend and Wait

By Richard Band

Valero (VLO) has taken it on the chin, but the energy patch is perking up. Now VLO stock should be a solid bet for the long term.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Is Set to Disrupt the Pharmaceutical Industry

By Richard Band

Amazon (AMZN) has a history of disrupting major industries experiencing a paradigm shift, and this time AMZN is taking on pharmaceuticals.

AbbVie Inc (ABBV) Stock STILL Has Much More Room to Run Higher

By Richard Band

ABBV stock has a lot more long-term oomph when you consider its current pipeline. Here's why investors shouldn't overlook AbbVie.

Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT): A Healthy Long-Term Investment

By Richard Band

The Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) is a shining example of why the Vanguard fund family is so popular.

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