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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Our Founder: VRD Rao

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, and Fujitsu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stock market is notorious when it comes in terms of consistency of profits/losses. Even though the long term returns of the stock market is comparable and superior to many other investing alternatives, there is no way of predicting returns at the monthly level. At VRD Nation, we believe in building a long-term view of the market and ignore the short-term volatility.

Sorry to hear about your loss. We believe in the long-term potential of the stock market but we can not help with short-term goals such as recovering from the loss. If you want to become successful in the stock market, think long-term and look at that loss as a lesson learned.

No, we absolutely don’t give any stock recommendation, calls or tips. We will teach you well enough that you would be able to figure that out yourself.

Yes, personal mentorship is available in the 1-year program.

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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. 

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. 

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. 

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 returns 
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are based out of Hyderabad but all our courses are online. So, it doesn’t really matter whether you are in Bangalore or Boston, New Delhi or New York, as long as you have an internet connection, you can attend our programs.

For the ease of benchmarking, we always trade with a capital of 10 lakh rupees.

What sets us apart is the ability to teach by trading live. If your trainer can not trade in front of you, there is a problem either with their capability or their trustworthiness.

Yes, personal mentorship is available in selected program. Please reach out to us for specific details.

Contact Us


    Contact Info

    8-2-630/B/B/1, Mount Banjara Complex, Road No.12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana,500034, India

    Phone: +91-7331111326

    Mobile: +91-6281316743

    Web: VRDNation.com

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