Richard Young

Editor, Intelligence Report

Richard (Dick) Young is the editor of Intelligence Report, a conservative investment advisory service with a simple focus: diversification and patience built on a foundation of value and compound interest.

In 1989, Dick founded Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd., an investment advisory firm. He is currently the head of global investment strategy for the firm, which Barron’s ranked as one of the top independent advisors in the nation for 2012 & 2013.

Dick Young began his career in 1964 with Clayton Securities in Boston after earning a B.S. in investments from Babson College.

Recent Articles

Prepare for the Worst and Invest in Oil Stocks

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Apr 14, 2008

It's no secret that the election in November will be one for the history books. And it's also no secret that Hillary Clinton is every financial conservative's nightmare. The odds are against her winning, but we must prepare our investments for the worst, and one way to do this is by investing in oil stocks.

Cashing In on Coal Stocks

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Mar 31, 2008

Spring is here which means I'm back on my bike burning rubber on the open road! Speaking of burning things, I want to take a moment to talk to you about one of nature's most profitable dirty-little secrets: coal.

Where the Cheapest Stocks on Wall Street Are Hiding

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Jan 23, 2008

The fourth-quarter subprime write-downs are a long way from being over, and for some of us, the next year is going to feel like the Great Depression. However, for a select few, these Wall Street growing pains will turn into golden opportunities, and you will enjoy tremendous gains in your portfolios—if you know where to look. There are three prime industries that investors need to focus on in 2008 to uncover a few gems that have been hiding in plain sight. Find out what they are here.

Making Your Money Last in Retirement

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Dec 14, 2006

This Thursday, a new light, cheap and fast jet is supposed to be certified for flight. It’s called a VLJ or Very Light Jet—how clever. Well, this might be news to you but I have seen this one coming for some time. It’s just one of the five occurrences that I see kicking us off into my Big Idea 2008—when 76 million baby boomers are set to retire. If you are one of them, you know that you will need an objective, reasoned game plan ideally crafted using common sense, logic, and preparation. All so you can retire with ease. I urge every retiree, not just baby boomers, to ponder two equally important issues. Find out what they are, then work out the arithmetic of a financially secure and comfortable retirement.