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

5 Stocks With Strong Trends on the Charts

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Feb 2, 2015

So far, fourth-quarter earnings results have been much weaker than expected, but there are still stocks out there that are looking like strong additions for your portfolio.

5 Ways to Play Energy in 2015

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Dec 30, 2014

While the Pentagon today is investing billions in alternative energy and conservation, these five stocks are some of the best ways to see big returns from energy.

5 Stocks to Buy That Can Weather a Storm

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Nov 7, 2014

Count on these five stocks despite the geopolitical tensions, fiscal uncertainty, winter stage of the economic cycle and slow economic momentum.

3 Shining Precious Metals ETF Picks

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Mar 6, 2014

Precious metals are an excellent form of portfolio insurance, and these three precious metals ETFs make it easy for any investor to get started.

Wellington and Wellesley Offer Sound Retirement Advice

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Nov 21, 2013

I've invested in these two plans over the years, and data suggests they provide great lessons for retirement planning