VRA Investing Podcast

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.

VRA Investing Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Vertical Research Advisory, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #1857

  VRA Podcast: Gold and Bitcoin Continue to Surge, Markets Rally, and Oil Plunges - Tyler Herriage - August 25, 2026

  Aug 25, 202618 min

  In this episode, Tyler Herriage recaps a strong rebound for the major indexes following a brief pause to start the week, with tech and semiconductors once again leading the charge. You'll hear insights on the latest moves in oil prices amid fresh ceasefire talks and a surge in crude movement through the Strait of Hormuz, plus a look at sector performance, impressive internals, and why gold and Bitcoin are hitting multi-month highs.

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  VRA Podcast: Market Volatility Amid Iran War Concerns and Treasury Strategies: Gold, Semis, Bitcoin in Focus - Kip Herriage - August 24, 2026

  Aug 24, 202630 min

  Welcome back to the VRA Investing Podcast with your host, Kip Herriage. In today’s episode, Kip Herriage breaks down the latest market action during a quiet summer Monday, unpacks the ongoing geopolitical tensions with Iran and their impact on trading, and dives deep into Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s bold new economic maneuvers. You’ll hear Kip Herriage's high-conviction views on Trump’s wartime leadership, the evolving role of the Treasury versus the Federal Reserve, and why he remains confident in U.S. markets even as headlines warn of rising debt and interest rates. Plus, get the latest insights on gold, silver, Bitcoin, and the all-important signals from the semiconductor and small cap sectors. Whether you’re looking for macroeconomic perspective, sector playbook updates, or simply want to hear where Kip Herriage thinks opportunity is headed next, this episode is packed with real-time analysis and actionable takeaways for investors.

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  VRA Podcast: Stock Market All-Time Highs Bitcoin Surges and Treasury Buybacks: Weekly Recap - Tyler Herriage - August 21, 2026

  Aug 21, 202624 min

  Welcome to the VRA Investing Podcast! On today’s episode, Tyler Herriage is back after some time on the road to wrap up a week packed with action in the markets. We’ll break down all-time highs across major indexes, analyze the latest comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on bond buyback expansions, and dig into the regulatory moves from the SEC and CFTC that are shaking up both Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. Plus, we’ll cover sector performance, market internals, and the standout rallies in commodities like gold and silver. Whether you’re heading into the weekend or catching up before the week ahead, Tyler Herriage has everything you need to know—including what to watch for in upcoming earnings, Fed speeches, and inflation data. Buckle up for timely insights, actionable takeaways, and a preview of what’s next for investors.

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  Episode #1854

  VRA Podcast: From Capitulation to Overbought in 14 Days. Why We’re Not Selling - Kip Herriage - August 18, 2026

  Aug 18, 202615 min

  In today’s episode, Kip Herriage breaks down the market’s sharp pullback after a powerful 14-day rally from the July bottom. He explains why the current decline looks like a short, healthy pause rather than the start of a deeper correction, and shares his view that extreme short-term overbought conditions, not a change in trend, are driving today’s action. Kip also puts rising interest rates into historical perspective, touches on geopolitical developments, and outlines why he remains constructive on Bitcoin as a key liquidity signal.

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  VRA Podcast: Navigating Short-Term Corrections: Semis Strength, Gold’s Run, and the Midterm Melt-Up - Kip Herriage - August 17, 2026

  Aug 17, 202615 min

  Welcome to the VRA Investing Podcast with your host, Kip Herriage. In today's episode, Kip Herriage recaps a dynamic start to the week in the markets, sharing "inside baseball" on the latest moves and major trends. While broader indexes took a breather with slight declines, key liquidity signals such as gold, silver, miners, semiconductors, and Bitcoin surged, providing important clues for investors. Kip Herriage breaks down the implications of extreme market sentiment, persistent bearishness even in the face of record corporate earnings, the impact of political narratives, and why he believes we’re setting up for a potential market melt-up into the midterms. Stay tuned for a detailed analysis of technicals, sector performance, and macroeconomic drivers shaping the investing landscape right now.

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