Power Trading Radio - A Trader's Perspective On Investing In Stocks, Futures, Forex, Options Podcast

Merlin starts the show with a Rip on Penny Stock Traders, and people who trade off of losers stock tips. Then the fun begins as Merlin is joined by seasoned veteran currency trader, Steve Misic. They dive into topics ranging from Gold and the US dollar to Oil and the Canadian dollar. Steve also offers his insights into the Euro and Yen. PowerPick: USDJPY

Merlin addresses many listeners questions regarding Order Routing, Level 2 and Nasdaq Total view. These tools offer some significant competitive advantages for those who know how to use them properly. We also look at a trade that was made today using sector strength filtering that we have been talking on PTR for the past couple weeks. PowerPick: MRK

Merlin Rothfeld starts off looking at sector dominance, and how it can benefit traders in finding high probability, low risk trades. Sam Seiden joins to share some of his experiences from the CME trading floor, and how mentors have helped him hone his skills. We look at the current status of the markets and how one may chose to trade it given this information. PowerPick: SLE

Merlin tackles a variety of listeners call in questions, ranging from Futures Margin requirements, to Forex Volume reading.  Then addresses a listeners portfolio, breaking it down and looking at a variety of asset allocation models that may better suit that investment objective. PowerPick: CVH

Veteran CME floor trader Bob Dunn joins Merlin to talk about his time on the trading floor, and some of the differences between floor based and screen based trading. Bob and Merlin look at how the Market Matrix and Level 2 screens can give you a competitive advantage if used properly. PowerPick: QQQQ

Over the past few weeks, many have expressed interest in the Iraqi Dinar as a potential trading vehicle. Merlin and Justin Krebs address many concerns about that particular investment opportunity, both good and bad! Justin looks at some of the recent developments in China: such as the creation of a currency pair with Russia, thus eliminating the Dollar as the primary currency. This poses interesting implications for Australia, Japan, and the United States! PowerPick: USDJPY

Merlin is joined by long time Equity trader John Barrett. Both share their thoughts on where they see the markets going in 2011, and what are some of the important factors looking forward. John shares his technique of sector filtering to find trading opportunities, both long and short! PowerPick: GM

Guest Host Mike McMahon wraps up the year with a deeper look at how You CAN Make More Money With Your Money in the markets. Special Guest Len Ostrowsky, Financial Advisor , OTA Instructor and Head of the OTA Investing Dept., bring his many years of experience to the show on how You can be a better and more successful investor. Len also hits the salient points of finding your Real Rate of Return and how to determine “risk-On” – “Risk-Off” by the numbers. Listen to the show for a very special Power Pick! Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year from all of us at Power Trading Radio!  

Mike Mc Mahon guest hosted and opened the show with a commentary on the state of the various markets. He then told the story of how the famous hog bellies futures were drawing to their end on CME due to eating patterns. Mike’s Guest was Josip Causic, Pro Trader and Options specialist. Josip explained via the numbers how to “tr5ack” interest in the ETF Volumes and offered a simple investing/trading setup by selling covered Puts and receiving Premium for stocks you really want in your portfolio. As Josip suggested, “you might as well get paid for buying the stock at a discount – think about it.

Mike Mc Mahon opened the show with commentary that the BOJ may have to intervene AGAIN. The fundamental numbers are driving the Yen to new highsw against the USD.  Stan Ehrlich talked about the potential change in direction for the long term USD. He showed and talked about supporting technical in the 10 YR US Treasury, the EURUSD and confirming evidence in the USDCHF. Stan capped it off with how to Trade the Santa Clause rally – “you buy the…….  Download today for the rest of the trade :>)

Take an in depth look into the market with Mike McMahon and Craig Weil.

Tillie talks about some of the personal market highlights for her, and other market events. The focus then shifts to asset allocation models, and how we need to have a custom model that is tailored to our personal needs. Tillie breaks down some of the rates of return of the different asset classes. PowerPick: None

Don revisits the trade he talked about the last time he was on Power Trading Radio, which was buying ANF because of the potential move in Cotton. AFN rallied over 50% since then! They also look at how contracts are evaluated and what capital requirements are in an attempt to understand the risk exposure on each asset class. PowerPick: None! Make it a 3 day weekend!

Brandon and Merlin look at the relationships between top level asset classes such as Stocks, Indexes, Futures, Bonds and Currencies. These relationships can lead to higher probability, lower risk trades in all asset classes. Brandon walks us through Wednesdays routine for his XLT students, and discusses a trade made by fellow XLT instructor Sam Evans. PowerPick: AUDCAD

Jeff Manson joins Merlin to kick off the trading week with an emphasis on stocks. The two talk about market behavior around the holidays, and what one can do to help minimize risk at these very predictable times of year. Jeff discusses some recent trading activity from the XLT (Extended Learning Track) mentoring program, as well as a unique chart formation that is setting up on EBAY. PowerPick: STJ

Vicktor looks at the essential steps that beginning traders and investors must take to ensure success in trading. Many learn from a book or CD, yet have no real guidance. Vicktor talks about the role of having an Education Counselor to help steer traders down the correct path to financial success. PowerProspects: FBR, ABX, CTAS

Most lost money in that time period by buying and holding stocks, like they were told by their advisors. By applying a trading strategy, one could have achieved significant returns in the same timeframe that others lost. Merlin looks at MACD, Moving Averages, DMI and others to give you an idea of what a basic strategy is. PowerPick:SSRI

John O'Donnell Interviews the Founder and President of Online Trading Academy, Eyal Shahar.

John O'Donnell interviews Instructor Of The Year at Online Trading Academy, Justin Krebs.  They discuss forex, quantitative easing and much more.

John O'Donnell and David Morgan Discuss Silver.