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

Keep an Eye on the Quarterly Earnings Con Job

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report May 8, 2012

Earnings sstimates are provided to stock analysts from the companies themselves, setting up the usual round of earnings "beats" not always what they seem.

Consider Vanguard’s Wellington Fund

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Apr 17, 2012

Vanguard's Wellington Fund is an historical mutual fund winner boasting strong returns, a low expense ratio, and a solid portfolio profile of stocks and bonds.

Is the Economic Good News a Warning?

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Apr 16, 2012

So many of the economic indicators experts rely on show incremental gains that make investors happy, but are those gains really warning signs?

Top 10 Common Stocks You Want to Own

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Mar 15, 2012

Our research indicates that these 10 stocks are great buys right now with upside across the board.

10 Stocks to Make You Green With Profits

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Feb 17, 2012

A list of 10 stocks whose charts signal a buying opportunity you won't want to miss.