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

Merlin Rothfeld and his special guest Michael Young, Instructor Online Trading Academy,  break the show into 3 key segments, all dealing with the Futures class Michael is teaching in New York this week. Segment 1 looks at the past 2 days of instruction and how he brings new and experienced traders up to speed with the ins and out of Futures. Segment 2 looked at trades that were made today, and the justification for them, and segment 3 takes a look ahead at the next trading session and how we prepare for that. PowerPick: GILD

Merlin is joined by Steve Misic for a solid show on Currencies and their impact on our trading. First they  talk about how Gold influences currency prices around the world, as well as which countries are impacted more by gold’s moves. Merlin & Steve discuss the aspects of Technical Analysis and Fundamental analysis, and how it impacts their trades. PowerPick: USDJPY

Merlin and John Barrett talk about some strategies and tactics to use in different markets. John breaks down the importance of defining a Reversal or Continuation trade, and how we need to be flexible and adapt to what the market give us. Finally, we look at Moving Averages and a couple simple trades that worked very well with them. PowerProspects: Up: VCI & HPQ,  Down: CBL, JPM

Merlin Rothfeld and his Guest John O'Donnell, Online Trading Academy, discuss his new CD "Why Gold Why Now?" and Gold's importance as an asset class, especially with the current market instability. they also explore India's stock market as an alternative market for traders. Stocks to watch for Monday VRTX, XLF, KMX, CMA, PAAS  

Merlin and his guest Russ Allen discuss the latest trends with the US Dollar and very real strategies to incorporate Currencies into your Long-Term Portfolio. Power Pick SPY

Merlin and his guest Don Dawson, Instructor with Online Trading Academy, discuss the fact that protective stops are not a guarantee and there are very real strategies to protect yourself. No power pick today.

Merlin and his guest Mike McMahon of Online trading Academy discuss the very real impact of the US Elections on the markets and how to prepare yourself and your assets properly. Key charts include USD/JPY, GBP/USD. No Power Pick due to Election.

Merlin and his guest Eric Waddell, Instructor Online Trading Academy discuss the very real impact of how stock price points impact the psychology of traders and how they trade. No power pick today due to elections.

Guest: Diana Hill, Instructor, Online Trading Academy. -The more you risk, the more potential there is for a reward. Power Pick: (McGraw).

Guest: Robert Heitner, Instructor, Online Trading Academy. -Merlin Rothfeld talks about misuse of asset allocation principles and its adverse effect on portfolio performance. Power Pick: (NEWP)

Guest: Steve Bobbitt, Instructor, Online Trading Academy -Merlin Rothfeld talks about JP Morgan and other top US financial institutions covering the silver market trade. Power Pick: (PTEN)

Guest: Merlin Rothfeld, Instructor and Host, Online Trading Academy. -Too much stimulus through quantitative easing carries the risk of creating excessive inflation.

Guest: Dan Sugar, Instructor, Online Trading Academy. -The whole theory of asset allocation is based on diversifying your portfolio by asset classes. Power Pick: (DO)

-Merlin Rothfeld takes a look at the past as he debunks the claims that the 2000-2010 decade was lost, financially speaking. Power Pick: (SYNA).

Guest: Tillie Allison, Instructor, Online Trading Academy. -A proactive investor knows which financial choices give the greatest reward for the least risk. Power Pick: (JEF).

Guest: Matt Gildea, Instructor, Online Trading Academy. -One of the greatest benefits in investing in stock options, is the trader knows in advance what the financial risk will be. Power Pick: (AGO).

Guest: Rick Wright, Instructor, Online Trading Academy. -More and more countries face stronger pressure to lean against the market forces pushing up the value of their currencies. Power Pick: (USD-JPY).    

Guest: Craig Weil, Instructor, Online Trading Academy. -Before entering into any trade,it is essential to think about how much risk to take and how much risk exposure comes with a particular trade session. Power Pick: (GPS).

-Never trade with money that you cannot afford to loose.  

Guest: Mike McMahon, Instructor, Online Trading Academy. -The aim of quantitative easing is to get money flowing around an economy when the normal process of cutting interest rates is not working. Power Pick: (LBTYA).