Who Are We?
VRD Nation was founded in 2016 by our founder VRD Rao. Today, we are a strong team based out of India, US, and Europe. What brings us all together is the passion for stock market and a zeal to share the knowledge with fellow traders.
Most of us have transitioned from well paying corporate jobs to full time trading. Some were driven by the pursuit of financial freedom, some by the non-linear nature of wealth creation and some for the love of teaching.
In this jungle called stock market, we want to create a safe haven for those who want to learn trading the right way.
Our Philosophy
No learning without live trading
We strongly believe that trading can only be learned by actually doing it. It’s not a theoretical subject like Maths, Physics or History – it is a practical skill – just like swimming or learning to ride a bicycle, which can only be learned under expert guidance and then by practicing over and over.Â
That’s why we have designed all our programs in such a way that they not only focus on teaching the concepts but also demonstrate them via live trading. What that means is that we put our own money on the line every day and take trades where the stakes are real, emotions are real and of course the profits & losses are real.
Our Mission
Help you become financially free.
Freedom cannot be bestowed — it must be earned. Whether you want to become a full-time trader or generate an extra source of income from trading, it’s not as easy as you think. It requires hard work, persistence, discipline and most importantly, a mentor who can guide you in the right direction.Â
We want to guide those who dare to be different, who don’t accept the tyranny of the corporate world, or who expect more from life than just a secure job.
Having said that, both investing and trading requires a significant amount of time and effort to learn. There are no shortcuts in life.Â
What we Do Not Do
There are a lot of things that do not do (both explicitly and implicitly):
- We do not guarantee or promise any returns.
- We do not provide any investment advice.
- We do not give any buy or sell recommendations.
- We don’t give any “tips” or “calls”.
- We do not operate any paid social media channels (e.g. Telegram, WhatsApp etc.).
- We do not believe in get rich quick schemes.
- If you are someone who wants to quickly recover from a loss, we are NOT the right institute for you.
- Beware of anyone who claims on the name of VRD Nation anything contrary to the above and let us know as soon as possible at [email protected]
Our Core Values
What drives us
Student Experience is Paramount
Your learning experience is our number 1 priority. Everything else is designed around that. We will keep striving for making the student experience better.
Always Ready to Listen
Since you, the student, is our top priority, we are always here to listen to your suggestions, requests or complaints. We can’t promise we will solve each and everyone of them right away but we definitely are going to try hard.
Keep Experimenting & Learning
We strive to keep ourselves up to date with the latest technologies and developments in the stock market. That way, we keep ourselves and our students ahead of the game.
Teach A Man (or Woman) to Fish
As the old saying goes, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. In the same way, we focus on teaching the concepts of trading rather than giving off stock recommendations.
Highest Level of Integrity
Integrity is doing the right thing- each time, and every time. We take pride in what we do because no matter whether it is convenient or not, we always go with the right thing.
No Sales Pitches. Ever.
We hate sales pitches just as much you do. We will never try to sell you any more product or services. You focus on learning and we focus on teaching- that’s the only objective.
Expectations from Students
This is what we expect from our students
Work Hard
Be ready to work hard. There are no shortcuts to success and there is definitely not one in the stock market.
Slow & Steady
Results in the stock market don’t happen over time. Keep learning with the intent of learning. Making money will just become a byproduct of that.
Don’t Make Expensive Mistakes
Preserve your capital. Do not waste your capital on expensive mistakes. Go through the course first before trading with any serious capital.
Talk to Us
Since you, the student, is our top priority, we are always here to listen to your suggestions, requests or complaints. We can’t promise we will solve each and everyone of them right away but we definitely are going to try hard.
Keep an Open Mind
As the old saying goes, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. In the same way, we focus on teaching the concepts of trading rather than giving off stock recommendations.
Enjoy the Process
Learning to trade is not going to be easy but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Trading can be one of the most rewarding activities you would do so don’t forget to have fun while learning.
Who Are We?
VRD Nation was founded in 2016 by our founder VRD Rao. Today, we are a strong team based out India, US, and Europe. What brings us all together is the passion for stock market and a zeal to share the knowledge with fellow traders.
Most of us have transitioned from well paying corporate jobs to full time trading. Some were driven by the pursuit of financial freedom, some by the non-linear nature of wealth creation and some for the love of teaching.
In this jungle called stock market, we want to create a safe haven for those who want to learn trading the right way.
Our Philosophy
We strongly believe that trading can only be learned by actually doing it. It’s not a theoretical subject like Maths, Physics or History – it is a practical skill – just like swimming or learning to ride a bicycle, which can only be learned under expert guidance and then by practicing over and over.Â
That’s why we have designed all our programs in such a way that they not only focus on teaching the concepts but also demonstrate them via live trading. What that means is that we put our own money on the line every day and take trades where the stakes are real, emotions are real and of course the profits & losses are real.
Our Mission
Freedom cannot be bestowed — it must be earned. Whether you want to become a full-time trader or generate an extra source of income from trading, it’s not as easy as you think. It requires hard work, persistence, discipline and most importantly, a mentor who can guide you in the right direction.Â
We want to guide those who dare to be different, who don’t accept the tyranny of the corporate world, or who expect more from life than just a secure job.
Having said that, both investing and trading requires a significant amount of time and effort to learn. There are no shortcuts in life.Â
What we do not do
There are a lot of things we do not do – both explicitly and implicitly:
- We do not guarantee or promise any returnsÂ
- We do not provide any investment advice
- We do not give any buy or sell recommendations
- We do not give any “tips” or “calls”
- We do not operate any paid social media channels (e.g. Telegram, WhatsApp etc.).
- We do not believe in get-rich-quick scheme
- If you are someone who wants to quickly recover from a loss, we are NOT the right institute for you.
- Beware of anyone who claims (on the name of VRD Nation) anything contrary to the above and let us know as soon as possible at [email protected]
Our Core Values
At the heart of everything we do
Student Experience is Paramount
Your learning experience is our number one priority. Everything else is designed around that. We will keep striving for making the student experience better.
Always Ready to Listen
Since you, the student, is our top priority, we are always here to listen to your suggestions, requests or complaints. We can’t promise we will solve each and everyone of them right away but we definitely are going to try hard.
Keep Experimenting & Learning
We strive to keep ourselves up to date with the latest technologies and developments in the stock market. That way, we keep ourselves and our students ahead of the game.
Teach A Man (or Woman) to Fish
As the old saying goes, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. In the same way, we focus on teaching the concepts of trading rather than giving off stock recommendations.
Highest Level of Integrity
Integrity is doing the right thing- each time, and every time. We take pride in what we do because no matter whether it is convenient or not, we always go with the right thing.
No Sales Pitches. Ever.
We hate sales pitches just as much you do. We will never try to sell you any more product or services. You focus on learning and we focus on teaching- that’s the only objective.
Expectations from Students
This is what we expect from our students
Work Hard
Be ready to work hard. There are no shortcuts to success and there is definitely not one in the stock market.
Slow & Steady
Results in the stock market don’t happen over time. Keep learning with the intent of learning. Making money will just become a byproduct of that.
Don’t Make Expensive Mistakes
Preserve your capital. Do not waste your capital on expensive mistakes. Go through the course first before trading with any serious capital.
Talk to Us
Since you, the student, is our top priority, we are always here to listen to your suggestions, requests or complaints. We can’t promise we will solve each and everyone of them right away but we definitely are going to try hard.
Keep an Open Mind
You will see us trading in a little unconventional way. If that doesn’t align with your understanding, don’t just reject it. Keep an open mind and understand our process. You will really learn a lot.
Enjoy the Process
Learning to trade is not going to be easy but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Trading can be one of the most rewarding activities you would do so don’t forget to have fun while learning.
Our Founder
VRD Sir is a stock market veteran with over 15 years of experience in both US and Indian stock markets. Before becoming a full time trader, he was in the corporate world and worked with companies such as AT&T, Sony Semiconductors, Fujitsu.
