In 2003, at the request of long time clients, Kip Herriage officially launched an investment newsletter, the Vertical Research Advisory (VRA), which he has Published and Edited for the past fifteen years showing my valued Subscribers EXACTLY how to demolish the stock market year in and year out.
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VRA Investing Podcast: The Significance of Semiconductors and Tariffs in Current Market Dynamics - Kip Herriage - March 5, 2025
44:57
In today's episode, Kip reflects on a pivotal day of market turnaround after experiencing a string of challenging days. He shares insights into the factors contributing to market volatility, including geopolitical maneuvers and the psychological battles between the bears and bulls.
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VRA Investing Podcast: Tariff Threat Ending? Tonight's SOTU, And Raising Our Gold Target - Tyler Herriage - March 04, 2025
23:31
In today's episode, Tyler breaks down another eventful day of stock market action, and while the major indexes didn't finish higher, it was good to see the semiconductors leading the way and finishing positive on the day. He also discusses potential topics for tonight's State of the Union, and important breaking news on tariffs. Finally, stay tuned…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Market Turbulence and Trump's Economic Strategies - Kip Herriage - March 03, 2025
31:00
In today's episode, Kip takes us through a rollercoaster day in the stock market. He discusses the intricacies of today's market movements, the impact of political strategies on economic forecasts, and the turbulence caused by potential trade wars. Amidst fears of recession and market declines, Kip remains firmly bullish, emphasizing the underlying…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Unpacking Extreme Fear in the Early Innings of a Bull Market - Tyler Herriage - February 28, 2025
31:42
In today's episode, Tyler dives into the week's stock market performance, highlighting a very strong finish to what was otherwise a tough week. He also discusses the rapid shift from extreme overbought levels to extreme oversold on steroids (EOSOS). Tyler also shares a few of the most important charts that we are watching closely right now. Tune in…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Oversold Levels, Sentiment Shift, and Semiconductor Struggles - Kip Herriage - February 27, 2025
19:05
In today's episode, Kip takes us through a tough day in the financial markets, with tech stocks experiencing significant pressure. He also explains that the fundamentals and other market areas remain stable, with banks and the broader markets holding firm. As Kip outlines his analysis and expectations, he reflects on historical precedents and empha…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Tech Leadership, Nvidia's Earnings, and Oversold Indicators - Tyler Herriage - February 26, 2025
23:14
In today's episode, Tyler dives into an action-packed day of stock market action that ended with Nvidia's earnings report; he also provides a screen share of a few of the latest charts to watch. He will also take a look at key economic data and break down the impact of recent bond yield movements. Tune in daily for the latest market insights.…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Examining Market Fears and Finding Buying Opportunities - Kip Herriage - February 25, 2025
27:44
In today's episode, Kip examines the current market dynamics amid political shifts, emphasizing potential opportunities driven by the Trump administration's bold policies. He also discusses misconceptions about tariffs and their actual economic impact. Finally, Kip covers contrarian investment strategies and a bullish future outlook. Tune into toda…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Stock Market Anxiety Ahead of an Important Week - Tyler Herriage - February 24, 2025
25:01
In today’s episode, Tyler examines the latest stock market dynamics and outlines critical factors to monitor in this week's market action. Despite early challenges, he highlights the robust U.S. economy and the innovation revolution as drivers of optimism. He also addresses current bearish market sentiment despite the market's proximity to all-time…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Strategies in Volatile Times and Finding Market Opportunities - Kip Herriage - February 21, 2025
25:42
In today's episode, Kip covers today's shakeout to end the week. While the markets ended on a low note, Kip emphasizes the importance of focusing on macro trends and long-term investment strategies. Tune in to learn how to turn market shakeouts into strategic investment opportunities and find out why Kip remains confident in the long-term growth pr…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Bullish Repeating Patterns Continue, Exploring Positive Trends - Kip Herriage - February 20, 2025
22:01
In today's episode, Kip provides a deep dive into today's market action and the internals, showcasing an optimistic view despite the day's losses and highlighting strong performances from certain areas, like the semiconductors. Kip also explores the actions and potential impacts of new Treasury Secretary Scott Benson, emphasizing the current admini…
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VRA Investing Podcast: S&P All-Time High, Semis Leading, and Bullish Indicators - Tyler Herriage - February 19, 2025
28:06
In today's episode, Tyler covers another day of all-time highs for the S&P 500 and one other sector that hit an all-time high today that may surprise you. Despite a wall of worry from various headlines, the market remains resilient, which was reflected in another strong smart money hour today. He also discusses exciting innovations like Microsoft's…
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VRA Investing Podcast: S&P 500 All-Time High. "Wall of Worry" Move Higher Continues - Tyler Herriage - February 18, 2025
17:56
In today's episode, Tyler breaks down a dynamic day of stock market action that ended with an all-time high for the S&P 500. He highlights the market's resilience as investors have capitalized on strategic opportunities amid recent fears, particularly surrounding the recent Deep Seek AI news. The rally we have seen in semiconductors since then may …
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VRA Investing Podcast: Why America's Golden Age is Just Beginning - Kip Herriage - February 14, 2025
34:47
In today's episode, Kip discusses the remarkable resilience of the markets as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 close at weekly all-time highs. Despite these all-time highs, Kip highlights the fear that continues to show up in sentiment surveys. Additionally, we explore the implications of recent political and economic developments, including the role of …
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VRA Investing Podcast: Contrarian Set-ups, Inflation Data, and Bullish Indicators - Tyler Herriage - February 13, 2025
19:17
In today's episode, Tyler unpacks another exciting day of market action and covers the fast-paced developments of the Trump administration, exploring the ongoing changes and what they mean for the economy and investors. From market reactions to tariff talks, inflation data, and the latest in the innovation revolution, there's a lot to discuss about…
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VRA Investing Podcast: America's Economic Resurgence and Bull Market Opportunities - Kip Herriage - February 12, 2025
28:29
In today's episode, Kip examines the market reaction to the latest CPI data and discusses the media's portrayal of the current administration, emphasizing the significant differences between Trump's first and current terms. He also sheds light on what many are missing regarding Trump's economic impact, highlighting the importance of "animal spirits…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Animal Spirits, Earnings Beats, and Persistent Bearishness - Tyler Herriage - February 11, 2025
21:44
In today's episode, Tyler discusses the bears' persistent pessimism despite the bullish trends underpinning the market, such as the impressive Q4 earnings beats, GDP growth, and animal spirits returning. While the market action was mixed today, Tyler points out that our major indexes remain within the range of all-time highs. Tune into today's podc…
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VRA Investing Podcast: The Power of Animal Spirits. DOGE; Tearing Down the Deep State - Kip Herriage - February 10, 2025
23:48
In today's episode, Kip discusses the resurgence of "animal spirits" in the markets and among entrepreneurs across various industries. He explores potential market shifts driven by innovation megatrends identified by Cathie Wood's Ark Invest, including AI and blockchain technologies. Lastly, Kip emphasizes the importance of capitalizing on market p…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Another Turnaround Tuesday, Disruptive Innovations, and Bull Market Trends - Tyler Herriage
29:53
In today's episode, Tyler covers a memorable back-to-back turnaround Tuesdays for our markets, highlighting the important factors affecting our markets, including tariff developments, innovative disruptions, Q4 Earnings, and the latest from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). We'll also explore the intriguing advancements in sectors lik…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Market Optimism, Truth About Tariffs, and Buying Opportunities - Kip Herriage - February 03, 2025
30:30
In today's episode, Kip explores a wide range of topics impacting the financial markets, from tariffs and their implications for global trade to the influence of seasonality on market trends. He shares insights on recent market volatility and underscores the return of "animal spirits" in the market, with significant inflows into U.S. stocks. Tune i…
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VRA Investing Podcast: January Finishs in the Green, Trump Tariffs, and Gold ATH - Tyler Herriage - January 31, 2025
19:34
In today's episode, Tyler breaks down a jam-packed week of stock market action and covers the highlights from the first month of 2025. Despite a turbulent week, the major indexes managed to finish January with gains across the board. Additionally, we will take a look at various sectors and top performers for January - where gold, silver, and Bitcoi…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Bear Traps, Focus On The Semis and Tech - Kip Herriage - January 30, 2025
39:25
In today's episode, Kip dives into a strong day of stock market action. He explores the concept of a "bear trap," sheds light on the manipulative tactics of big market players, and emphasizes the bullish signals in the semiconductor sector. Kip also discusses the continuous innovation revolution, the robust state of the current bull market, and the…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Fed Day Analysis, Major Earnings, And The Markets Reaction - Tyler Herriage - January 29, 2025
22:11
In today's episode, Tyler provides in-depth coverage of the latest moves from J Powell and the Federal Reserve, including President Trump's reaction to the first FOMC of 2025. We will also cover the day's stock market action, including a detailed analysis of key earnings reports that came in today after the market close. Tune in as Tyler breaks dow…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Turnaround Tuesday as Tech Stock Surge - Kip Herriage - January 28, 2025
23:02
In today's episode, Kip discusses the strong market rebound after yesterday's sell-off in tech stocks. He will also explore the intriguing developments in the AI movement within the U.S. and the notable market bifurcations observed recently. We will cover market strategies, emphasizing the importance of contrarian signals and how to leverage them t…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Navigating Market Uncertainty And Insights On Deepseek - Tyler Herriage - January 27, 2025
25:23
In today's episode, Tyler breaks down a turbulent start to the week after the Chinese company Deepseek AI sent ripples through the financial world. However, Tyler also covers the bright spots on the day that the financial mainstream media may have missed. We’ll also look ahead to a busy earnings week and a key FOMC meeting. Tune into today's podcas…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Economic Optimism Soars and a Closer Look at Market Trends - Kip Herriage - January 24, 2025
29:06
In today's episode, Kip takes a look at an incredible week for our markets, highlighting a significant shift in sentiment and optimism about our country's direction, thanks to the new administration. Kip also dives into the recent changes we're seeing on Wall Street and Main Street, discusses the unprecedented capital expenditures in AI, and explor…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Economic Optimism and an Escalating Bull Market - Tyler Herriage - January 23, 2025
20:09
In today's episode, Tyler covers an eventful day of market action, including an S&P 500 All-time high, President Trump's impressive speech at Davos, and new patterns emerging from this bull market. We'll also analyze the performance of our key sectors and the impressive breakouts we've seen this week. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Bull Market Breakout in the Semis, and Financial Strength - Kip Herriage - January 22, 2025
17:27
In today's episode, Kip is here to provide you with a comprehensive market update. It's been a remarkable day for the market bulls, with continued momentum in this major melt-up bull market. Kip also discusses the strength and underlying confidence in the long-term prospects of this market. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Morning In America Again, Navigating New Opportunities - Tyler Herriage - January 21, 2025
30:44
In today's episode, Tyler offers a deep dive into the exciting developments following yesterday's inauguration of Donald Trump. Tyler discusses the optimistic outlook for the American economy, highlighting exciting developments for cryptocurrencies and the potential for a "golden age" of prosperity under a Trump Economic Miracle 2.0. Tune into toda…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Market Optimism Ahead of Trump's Return - Kip Herriage - January 17, 2025
24:35
In today's episode, Kip shares market insights as we approach an exciting transition in the political landscape with the return of Donald J. Trump. Kip provides encouraging updates on Bitcoin, gold, and various market sectors alongside optimistic projections for the future. He caps it off by covering the legislative moves and key players paving the…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Innovation Revolution And Catalysts For Economic Growth - Tyler Herriage - January 16, 2025
19:59
In today's episode, Tyler covers a wide range of topics, leading with an exciting discussion about the significant milestones occurring today in the aerospace industry for SpaceX and Blue Origin. He also dives into the broader meaning of the "Innovation Revolution" and examines the influence of the "Trump Economic Miracle 2.0" on future economic pr…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Market Soars on Friendly Inflation Data. Bull Market Signals - Kip Herriage - January 15, 2025
37:25
In today's episode, Kip breaks down an impressive day of stock market action. Kip unpacks the latest inflation data and it's implications for the market and the Federal Reserve going forward. Kip emphasizes the exciting prospects of the innovation revolution and the Trump Economic Miracle 2.0, explaining how these macro trends are shaping an extrao…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Bull Market Tells And Today's Key Market Takeaways - Tyler Herriage - January 14, 2025
15:14
In today's episode, Tyler covers an action-packed day of stock market action. Starting with this morning's latest look at inflation data, Tyler dives into the data and, more importantly, the market's reaction. He also provides an analysis of the bond market's action and why he believes yields will soon continue their decline. Tune into today's podc…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Monday Market Reversal Amidst Sentiment Extreme Fear Levels - Kip Herriage - January 13, 2025
22:05
In today's episode, Kip dives into recent market movements and why Mondays often present the best buying opportunities. While today's action may not have been positive across the board, we did manage to finish at the highs of the day. Kip also breaks down the significance of current sentiment indicators, the impact of the Federal Reserve's actions,…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Jobs Data, Bond Market Reactions, and forecasts for 2025 - Tyler Herriage - January 10, 2025
20:37
In today's episode, Tyler covers an eventful Friday for our markets and explores the implications of the surprisingly strong jobs report, which smashed expectations but revealed some underlying weaknesses upon closer examination. We'll also analyze the bond market's reaction to the report and what the VRA see's looking forward. Tune into today's po…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Understanding Inflation Trends And The Fed's Role in Volatility-Kip Herriage - January 08, 2025
25:58
In today's episode, Kip discusses the day's market performance and directly addresses the role of the Federal Reserve and today's FOMC Minutes. He covers the technological innovation revolution, inflation forecasts, and the importance of staying focused on long-term trends. Tune in for an episode packed with critical financial insights and forecast…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Yield Concerns Overdone? Trump's New Economic Policies - Tyler Herriage - January 7, 2025
19:33
In today's episode, Tyler breaks down today's rocky trading day for our major indexes, despite a weak session, he lays out why the VRA remains so bullish. He also covers bond yields making new multi-month highs and discusses why rising yields might not be as concerning as they appear. Tune into today's podcast to learn more!…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Building Generational Wealth In The Innovation Revolution - Kip Herriage - January 06, 2025
35:20
In today's episode, Kip focuses on the VRA forecasts and outlook for 2025. He will also revisit our accurate forecasts on Bitcoin and Tesla, along with the influential "Trump Doctrine" driving a resurgence of power to the people. This episode is packed with insights into the semiconductor sector's breakout performance, the incredible rise of Nvidia…
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VRA Investing Podcast: The Potential For A Special Year. Bull Market Expectations - Kip Herriage - January 03, 2025
32:47
In today's episode, Kip takes a deep dive into the long-term bullish trends we continue to see from this market. He also explores the impressive performances of major market indices and discusses why the VRA remains bullish on technology stocks, particularly semiconductors, and notable stocks like Tesla and Bitcoin. Tune into today's podcast to lea…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Happy New Year! What Does 2025 Have in Store? - Tyler Herriage - January 02, 2025
23:16
In today's episode, Tyler covers a quick recap of 2024, and, more importantly, he covers the VRA's outlook for 2025. Despite a mixed session for our major indexes to start the year, we are seeing a few important pattern changes that has us very optimistic about what's to come. Join us as we unpack our expectations for a year poised for significant …
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VRA Investing Podcast: Reflecting On 2024 And Trends to Watch in 2025 - Kip Herriage - December 23, 2024
29:00
In today's episode, Kip wraps up an eventful year for our markets in the VRA's final podcast of 2024. We will dive into today's stock market action, and we will look ahead to 2025 with a sneak peek into our forecasts, focusing on expected trends in interest rates, inflation, and equity markets. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.…
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VRA Investing Podcast: VRA System Update, Santa Claus Rally, And What To Watch - Kip Herriage - December 20, 2024
19:32
In today's episode, Kip breaks down an action-packed market performance week and discusses what we expect to see going forward. He also covers the chaos unleashed by Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell, who has once again unsettled the markets during the most illiquid time of the year. However, today brought some much-needed relief with significant…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Navigating Year-End Market Volatility And Buying The Dip - Tyler Herriage - December 19, 2024
23:34
In today's episode, Tyler breaks down a mixed day of market action that saw the Dow Jones snap its 11-day losing streak. As we approach the Christmas season, the market hasn't quite delivered the holiday cheer, but Tyler covers why that could be about to change as we approach the typical time period of the Santa Claus rally. Tune into today's podca…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Fed's Powell Shocks Market Despite Rate Cut - Kip Herriage - December 18, 2024
13:18
In today's episode, Kip unpacks today's market sell-off following J Powell's controversial press conference at the final FOMC meeting of 2024. We'll break down Powell's perplexing commentary, discuss the severe market reactions, and explore the potential implications for the economy and your investments. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Breaking Down the Final Fed Decision of 2024 - Tyler Herriage - December 17, 2024
12:00
In today's episode, Tyler dives into the recent market movements leading up to the final FOMC meeting of 2024, where another rate cut is expected from the Federal Reserve. He discusses the implications of these rate cuts, the current state of the market, and the potential impact on the Trump Economic Miracle 2.0. Tune into today's podcast to learn …
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VRA Investing Podcast: Tesla's Surge and Navigating Volatile Markets - Kip Herriage - December 16, 2024
34:18
In today's episode, Kip dives deep into the remarkable surge in Tesla's performance, highlighting its significant rise to $471 in after-hours trading. He emphasizes the importance of holding onto high-volatility stocks like Tesla and Bitcoin, also strategic buying on pullbacks. Drawing parallels to the historic dot com bull market, Kip discusses th…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Semis Surge, Bitcoin Rebounds, and NASDAQ Leads - Tyler Herriage - December 13, 2024
13:50
In today's episode, Tyler covers a dynamic day of market action that we see as setting up for the next leg higher of this bull market. He discusses the potential for a Santa Claus Rally and what it would mean for stocks going forward. We'll also examine the trends that underline our long-term bullish outlook. Tune into today's podcast to learn more…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Market Fluctuations and Predictions for Year-End Rally - Kip Herriage - December 12, 2024
12:48
In today's episode, Kip covers a day of mixed results after yesterday's all-time highs from our major indexes. He also covers the market's recent overbought conditions and what the current internals reveal about future opportunities. We also touch on the macroeconomic themes shaping our outlook, including the impact of Trump's presidency and some s…
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VRA Investing Podcast: ATHs Continue With An Economic Surge on the Horizon - Tyler Herriage - December 11, 2024
25:08
In today's action-packed episode, Tyler covers an exciting day of all time highs from the stock market. We kick things off with a fascinating discussion about Tesla hitting an all-time high and the potential for spin-offs that could further boost the stock's value. Then, Tyler discusses the recent surge in the Nasdaq which closed above $20K for the…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Riding the Innovation Revolution Wave - Kip Herriage - December 10, 2024
23:13
In today's episode, Kip discusses the continued strength of the current bull market, market expectations, and how Tesla and its innovative strategies are shaking up the auto industry. We'll touch on the Federal Reserve's potential moves, the role of semiconductors, small caps, and the invaluable insights from our Fear and Greed Index. And yes, of c…
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VRA Investing Podcast: Bullish Market Trends and Key Economic Indicators - Tyler Herriage - December 09, 2024
14:01
In today's episode, Tyler covers the latest in market action that saw our markets kick off the week with all-time highs but faced a slightly rocky session. We'll explore why sentiment hasn't quite kept up with the bullish trends, how the Fear and Greed Index stands surprisingly neutral, and what this means for the future. Tyler also covers what to …
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