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

How to Avoid Getting Swindled by Biased Investment Advice

Think you can spot it? You may be surprised at how easily you can be duped.

3 Well-Known Mutual Funds to Sell

These mutual funds racked up big profits in the 2002–07 bull market, but now they are stumbling.

3 Banks for the Greek Debt Crisis

While the world solves the Greek debt problem, focus on what's happening here at home to find the three best banks to buy now.

3 Oil Stocks That May Be Your Saving Grace

To sell into an oversold market like this is financial suicide. Here Buy oil stocks instead.

4 Ways for Fund Investors to Land Double-Digit Yields

Three conservative mutual funds could yield 10%-15% each by year-end, while an aggressive bond fund may net you almost 19%.