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

Jeff joins Merlin to talk about a new asset class that he is trading: Options ON Futures. While not new, it has not been a very popular vehicle with main street. Jeff shares some of his learning experiences with them, then talks about some of the risks. Later, the duo look at Gold and Silver for trading levels.

Traders and Investors are scrambling to get on the next trading phenomenon: Pot Stocks. Merlin talks a look at some of the risks involved as countless companies join the fray. He also takes a look at routines and methods of finding trading opportunities in the market.

Merlin and John look into compelling data as to why the majority of Americans are NOT participating in the current market gains, and then focus on why the top 16 banks are correct less than half of the time when recommending investments to clients.

Master Trader, Jose Blasco joins Merlin to talk about some of the recent updates to the ProActive Investing course taught at Online Trading Academy. The duo also take a look at the different dollar indexes and offer their insights on the current dollar trend.

Bond markets have been propped up by the Fed for the past few years, creating a dangerous environment for those wishing to enter the market. Tillie Allison joins Merlin via phone to talk about what is currently going on in the bond and futures markets.

With more rate increases looming, the US Dollar has been enjoying a serious rally the past few weeks. Master trader & fed aficionado, David Warner joins Merlin on set to talk about what rate increases mean for currencies, and how it impacts the carry trade. David and Merlin also look at gold and relative strength  per listener request.

Master trader, Mike McMahon, joins Merlin in studio to talk about the impacts of the December fed meeting, sighting the possibility of no rate hike and how the markets will react. Later, Merlin and Mike look at Amazon, and the potential for this company which has been beaten up as of late.  

John joins Merlin Rothfeld on set to talk about the black Friday impact on the markets and what it means to our economy. They also look at Gold and the current “Trump” effect on the global markets.  

Merlin answers more listener questions on trading and Investing. Topics ranged from Gold vs. Silver investing for the long term portfolio, to how to deal with stop loss violations. Merlin also shares some insights into how orders are handled by the exchanges.  

Alone in studio, Merlin dives into the mail bag to answer several listener question. First he bashes a trader for trading dangerous penny stocks, then talks about much of the intellectual discipline needed to succeed as a trader.

Merlin welcomes John back to the show to catch up on a rollercoaster of a week! The due start off looking at the Baltic Dry index and its recent ascent, followed by a look at the current status of free trade in the US. Later, they look the future with household innovations designed to reduce our costs and emissions.

Alone in studio, Merlin takes time to answer many listener questions including: 401k fears, The importance of trade planning and journaling, and some chart analysis on Gold.

Several factors are pointing to a continued dollar rally, which could pose some interesting challenges for the US economy. Tim Pesut and Merlin Rothfeld share their perspectives on the topic as well as the recent boom in shipping stocks and potential trades in the Aussie and Kiwi!

Master Trader and Award winning online educator, Gabe Velazquez joins Merlin on set to talk about the current election and market changes. The duo look at several listener questions including some price levels on Oil, and how to deal with markets at all time highs.

2015 Instructor of the Year, Kelly Boycks joins Merlin in studio to talk  about how he builds his students confidence through group trading exercises and routines. A former pilot, Mr. Boycks focuses on strict rules and discipline in order to achieve trading success.

Merlin and John take a look at the 10 major economic headwinds that face our great country, and newly elected president Donald Trump.

Master Options trader, Eric Ochotnicki, joins Merlin to talk about several key factors to Tuesday nights sharp selloff, and the logic behind the massive rally we have experienced since then! The duo also look at considerations for exiting trades and specific market demand levels.

The election results are in, and we will have a new president elect, as well as many new elected officials. Merlin and long time floor trader, Bill Henner team up to talk about how the price action today is giving clues as to further market direction, and how we should be playing it.

As America heads to the polls, Larry Jacobson and Merlin Rothfeld look at potential portfolios which will benefit from either candidate being elected. They also look at some other ballot measures which may usher in some great trading and investing opportunities.

Having run several successful businesses, Tracy Hubbard knows how it works! Merlin and Tracy talk about why he transitioned to a full time trader/educator, and what lessons he brought from the business world to trading.