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

An 11% Yield for an Aging Bull

By Richard Band May 31, 2011

It pays to be cautious at this stage of the bull market, but there are solid dividend stocks you can buy now.

3 Investments for Scared Investors

By Richard Band May 25, 2011

Investors tend to chicken out when prices are falling. In retrospect, that’s exactly when they should be buying.

Why India is a Better Investment Than China

By Richard Band May 24, 2011

In this mature phase of the market cycle, emerging markets like India have the ability to keep growing even if global headwinds pick up.

Safety Stocks Getting Too Expensive

By Richard Band May 20, 2011

The market is due for a pullback, but defensive stocks have become crowded.

3 Stocks on Sale Now

By Richard Band May 18, 2011

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) and energy stocks Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) and NuStar Energy (NYSE: NS) represent good buys after pullbacks.