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

The next two weeks will present some catalysts for the currency world with some major rate announcements. Merlin takes a look at the global purchasing power of the dollar, and how he uses it to chose his vacations, then offers some analysis of the US Dollar, Japanese Yen, and Euro.

On a day which would escalate most investors market angst, Roger Best joins Merlin to talk about the great trading opportunities he and his students identified. Roger points out how market volatility can be a good thing and why traders should embrace it!

John O’Donnell interviews John Tamny, Forbes writer and editor of Realclearmarkets.com. The duo discuss Tamny’s book Popular Economics about global trade, taxes, honest money, and less government regulations being the foundation of a growing USA economy and new job creation to enhance quality of life and peace.  

John O’Donnell and his guest, Bert Dohmen of Dohmen Capital Research and Wellington Letter, discuss coming China and Japan credit purge/defltionary crisis, and the coming crash in USA equity and corporate bond markets. Central Banks across the world have created this coming bust condition through their cheap credit Q/E programs and other methods of artificial stimulus that has not produced real economic growth and job recovery that is sustainable.  

John O’Donnell and Dr. Peter Klein, Economist, Baylor University Business School discuss the role of entrepreneurs in our society to drive invention, capital risk management, and innovations that enhance our lives and society via free exchanges of products/services with low government interventions and barriers. Dr. Klein’s expertise, experience and knowledge is ground in Austrian economics principles as outlined by Ludwig von Mises and other classic liberal economists. This show discusses the question of the new fundamental entrepreneurial web teaching models, and characteristics to success in business innovation including the hyper efficient/affordable web-based higher education today in private sector like www.tradingacademy.com.

John O'Donnell and Mark Thornton discuss the history of Austrian economics and the differences between it and Keynesian economics.

John and his guest, Dr. Richard Ebeling, Professor of Austrian Economics at The Citadel, University discuss why thanksgiving should be celebrated as the birthplace of USA free enterprise. They discuss the principle of capitalism which our founder gave us to follow. Why socialism did not work for the Pilgrims, China, Cuba, and the Soviet Union as explained by Ludwig Von Mises.

"The philosophy of 'Buy and Hold' may not be dead, but it's in a coma," states co-host Merlin Rothfeld. "Our listeners demand timely, actionable information that can help them move their money where they find the greatest potential." Rothfeld is joined in an interactive panel format by Mike McMahon, Tilly Allison and John O'Donnell, all seasoned traders who are also professional instructors. The show also features a live and interactive feature called a POWER BLAST, where listeners can get evaluation of their trades or state their own viewpoints, LIVE and in real time during the show.

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.

John and Merlin take a look at the top stories facing the markets including the curious decision of the NYSE and Nasdaq to stop accepting stop loss orders! The duo also address the differences between Mutual Funds and Hedge Funds and why many Hedge Funds are shutting down.

Commodities have had a tough time as of late, but there may be some hope on the horizon. Former floor trader, John Rowland joins Merlin to talk about some of the unique tools he uses to anticipate natural gas and other commodities. More Odds enhancers for you!

Merlin welcomes Vishal to the program to talk about how the Indian financial markets have been fairing since his last visit. From the looks of the charts, there are more opportunities for downside movement!! Vishal and Merlin talk about the Nifty, Bank Nifty and the Rupee!

Michelle Joins Merlin to talk about how her Futures trading class in Atlanta this week got a great lesson in trading fear! The terrible events in Paris and Beirut last week caused investors to panic, sending the markets sharply lower when futures opened on Sunday night. This presented a great buying opportunity for the class!. Michelle and Merlin discuss how to utilize herd mentality to your advantage.

Many options traders do not use stop losses, and when they do, it is usually done incorrectly. Trader Josip Causic joins Merlin in studio to talk about the right way to place stop losses, and considerations traders must use when determining placement! Josip also talks a little about his trading style as well as answer some listener questions.  

Getting rid of public schools seems crazy, until you take a look at the mechanics and results of public schools! Emeritus Professor of Economics at Arizona State University, William J Boyes, joins John O'Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld to share his insights on why getting rid of public schools will create smarter, more driven students.  

Merlin welcomes one of the Original Online Trading Academy instructors, Mike McMahon to the show to talk about the award with his name on it! Mike talks about the standards needed to be a top tier instructor, and win the award. Later, the duo talks about commodities and the current trends they are experiencing. This may present some great trading opportunities for you!!

Former floor trader from Chicago, Craig Weil, joins Merlin to talk about how he has been trading these markets and the specific opportunities he traded today! Craig also talks about some of the statistics he recently discovered about his own trading, as well as how a normal trading day flows for him. They also talk about some great moments from the trading floors in Chicago.

Merlin welcomes currency trader Stephen Hanahoe to the Power Trading Radio studio to talk about the most current moves in the FX markets. The duo answer listener questions about the Euro, Aussie, Cross Pairs, Carry Trades, and much more!

Having gone above and beyond as an Online Trading Academy instructor, Jeff Manson’s consistent efforts to help students succeed as professional traders was rewarded with the coveted Mike McMahon Achievement award. Jeff talks to Merlin about his current class in Irvine California, some of the great trades they made, and the utility of the MasterMind grid levels. Jeff Also talks about his thoughts on this current market at such lofty levels.

Jobs data has the market buzzing, but nobody can tell whether that is a good or bad thing! John O’Donnell joins Merlin Rothfeld to talk about the jobs report, real employment numbers and the impact on the Fed decision in December. The dynamic duo also look at household income data and commodity prices. Definitely some trading opportunities there!