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

Jobs data helped vault the markets to all time highs on Friday, but was it justified? John and Merlin evaluate the data and break down some of the housing data to help paint a better picture of what is going on! The duo also look at Growing retirement problem in America and offer solutions to be better prepared.

Sam Seiden, the Chief Education, Products, and Services Officer and Instructor at Online Trading Academy, joins Merlin to talk about the construction of a step-by-step approach to trading any market. The duo look at some of those steps, as well as evaluate some common pitfalls traders make, and how they can be avoided.

Josip joins Merlin to discuss a listener question pertaining to buying call options, and how to go about it. The duo break down that particular approach, then go into different strategies which may help reduce risk on the trade overall.

Fresh out of an XLT session, Brandon Tristan joins Merlin to talk about the recent selloff in the US Dollar and how its impacting other currencies. The duo looks at the Yen, Euro and Dollar to identify potential trades setups suggested by listeners.

Commodity markets have been going crazy recently with massive moves in Oil and Natural Gas! Floor trader John Rowland joins Merlin for a look at some of the fundamental drivers of these markets, and where he thinks they are headed.

The housing market has played an instrumental role in the continual rally since 2009. Merlin and John look at a variety of charts to see if the strength is still there, and what impact it might have on our markets going forward. They also look at the trillions of dollars sitting in offshore accounts, and the impact it could have if brought back into the US.

Master trader, David Warner joins Merlin in studio to talk about the recent, and upcoming central bank announcements which have kept markets in uncertainty for the past couple years! David also offers some insights into the Japanese Yen currency pairs which face a major announcement later tonight!

From Mumbai India, Vishal Subandh joins Merlin to talk about some trades he has mapped on 3 specific markets. He details why the trades were chosen, and what the plan will be using multiple instruments. Later, Merlin and Vishal look at the Euro and Pound for potential trading opportunities.

Master trader, Mike McMahon is not afraid to make crazy market calls on the air with Merlin! In this session, Mike talks about his thoughts on his July 21st “Tech Crash” call, and offers insights into other market phenomenon which may be hitting out markets soon!

Markets sit perched at all time highs, supported by a wealth of lackluster data. This has trader Steve Bobbitt feeling like a black swan event is nearing! Merlin and Steve look at what those events may look like and how they may impact the market. Later, they look at the upcoming fed meeting and the lack of market correlations!

Equity markets continue their torrid ascent to all time highs, while the data for US growth has been showing weakness for the past year! Something is broken! Merlin and John look at the data and offer insights into why this is happening, as well as the potential time bomb facing financial firms around the world.

Merlin walks through some of the basic steps that he takes when making trades in all asset classes. It all begins with market analysis, then breaking down the specific assets which will present the best trading opportunities based on current  conditions. This brings in the odds enhancers, mastermind grid levels, and solid money management to help round out a great trade!

The market volatility has all but evaporated this past week, making it difficult for Options sellers to find trading opportunities. Master trader, Steve Moses joins Merlin to talk about what he is doing to accommodate these challenging times. Steve goes over his essentials of risk management,  and why he still prefers selling options to buying.

With many markets at all time highs, many traders are looking for any opportunity to short! Master trader, Gabe Velazquez cautions against this strategy! Instead, focus on key levels and let the market tell you when to short, or go long! Gabe and Merlin look at several charts for insights as to where those upcoming levels may be.

For the first time, investors and traders across the nation will be able to get live perspective on the market from experienced professional traders. "Power Trading Radio" is aimed at an audience that wants to improve its edge through active participation whether the market is moving up, down or sideways. In addition to stocks, topics will include foreign exchange, options and wealth management.

Are you prepared for the next Economic Apocalypse?! Larry and David discuss Economist James Dale Davidson's prediction of a 50% correction in the stock market in 2016, as well as misconceptions and realities regarding retirement.

For the first time, investors and traders across the nation will be able to get live perspective on the market from experienced professional traders. "Power Trading Radio" is aimed at an audience that wants to improve its edge through active participation whether the market is moving up, down or sideways. In addition to stocks, topics will include foreign exchange, options and wealth management.

Several great questions pertaining to options came in over the past couple days, and Josip Causic joins Merlin in studio to go over them. The look at using the leverage provided with options to capitalize on market moves, as well as how to look at implied volatility to find trading opportunities.

Merlin and Trader Scot Stokes talk about how they first focus on supply and demand levels before using any indicator or candlestick formations. They then answer a listener question on a shooting star found on the GE Daily chart.

Jobs acted as the catalyst for the market surge on Friday’s trading session, but was it justified? John and Merlin look at several charts which shed a slightly different perspective than was reflected in the mainstream media! They also look at labor participation, credit, and the stress on global financial institutions.