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

Merlin welcomes Jeff Manson to the show to talk about decision support tools which traders use to help them with their trading. Jeff talks about how these supplemental tools can be good to help traders gain confidence about supply & demand levels on the chart. But stresses the need for a solid understanding of Market timing and supply and demand strategies first and foremost!

Former Floor trader, Bill Henner, joins Merlin Rothfeld for a look at a topic which the industry tells investors that they cannot do: Time the Markets. With a strong trend in place, the duo talks about the risks for timing this market and offer their perspectives on how they are trading the historic highs.

Fueled by a listener question, Merlin welcomes Roger Best to talk about how trading education has changed  since Online Trading Academy’s inception back in 1997. The duo share their experiences as Students-turned-Teachers from back in the early days! Then they talk about order handling and how markets are manipulated.

Editor at Forbes and RealClearMarkets.com, John Tamny joins Merlin Rothfeld and John O’Donnell to talk about regulations, taxes, money, trade and his new book “Popular Economics: What the Rolling Stones, Downton Abbey, and LeBron James Can Teach You about Economics.

Investor Paul Orme joins Merlin to show the math behind how financial firms make their money. With proper education and understanding of the markets, investors can save immediately in their retirement accounts, which compounding over time could add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars and maybe that new Ferrari!

Merlin welcomes, Steve Moses to Power Trading Radio to talk about how to use options as a portfolio protection in light of Janet Yellen’s comments about the market being at extended levels. Are your portfolio’s protected?

Indexes were back to their negative ways today, shedding a couple days worth of gains. Greece is back in the spotlight, and bad economic data weigh on the US Markets. Master trader, Tim Pesut joins Merlin for a look at what he sees happening in the FX markets, and offer traders insight into his preferred trading pairs.

Market guru, Bill Gross, forecasts the next 35 years as lacking big market gains, and the end of a super cycle in the market. Master trader, Scott McCormick joins Merlin to see if it is truly a super cycle, and what impact that might have on traders going forward. The duo also talk about current market levels and trends.

15 years worth of stimulus to get our economy back on track, and all that we have is equity markets at all time highs. Did the stimulus go to the economy or to banks and the stock market?!? Tune in to hear John and Merlin debate the effectiveness of years of wasted money, and what road blocks lie just ahead.

Armed with some alarming statistics, Larry Jacobson joins Merlin for a look at the root of “Financial Obesity” in America. The duo looks at the how most people learn personal fiancé incorrectly and how they can change their situation with simple steps.

Economic data and the fed proved to be the major market movers on Wednesday, yet special guest Bill Henner spotted something different. With 25 years of floor trading experience in Chicago, Mr. Henner is no stranger to market patterns. The duo discuss the current market condition as well as what Bill has gleaned from the charts.

Merlin sits down with the Architect of Online Trading Academy’s new Financial matters program. They discuss aspects of everyone’s life which are impacted by money related decisions, and offer insights on how to make better, more informed decisions. Thus preserving capital, decreasing risk, and achieving financial goals.

Alone in studio, Merlin answers many listener questions on a wide variety of trading topics. Merlin looks at trading patterns, order routing, stock tips and much more! Tune in and see if your questions were answered!

Historic levels for the Nasdaq usher in a wave of skepticism amongst the hosts of Power Trading radio! Merlin and John offer their perspectives on what it means to have the market at these levels and what traders should be looking at. Listeners also ask questions on zero interest rates, market crashes, and inverse market Leaps.

Nearly every seasoned trader will attest to trading being predominantly rooted in Psychology. Yet most traders do not take the time to learn how to improve themselves, Dr. Woody Johnson joins Merlin Rothfeld for a look at the formula for success, not just in trading, but in life. The duo also answer several listener question about trading problems.

Online Trading Academy’s top Commodities trader joins Merlin for a look at what’s hot in the commodity space! Don shows viewers some resources to help identify correlation (or lack of…), then shows how the Commitment of traders report can help influence trading decisions. The duo also look at the US dollar, Corn, Copper and much more!

Recent actions by China have many wondering if they are pushing to be the reserve currency of the world. Master trader, David Warner, joins Merlin to offer his thoughts on how China has been progressing, and the viability of the Yuan being the dominant global currency. Merlin and David also break down the current actions in Europe and discuss the possibility of a Euro breakup.

Markets surged on good earnings and easing by china. Will the momentum continue? Scott McCormick joins Merlin for a look at what Bonds, Equities, Commodities & Currencies have to say about our markets. The duo looks at earnings season and answer some questions about how to trade earnings and news related events.

4 days worth of market gains erased with one single day! What caused it? Europe? China? Earnings? John O’Donnell joins Merlin Rothfeld for a look at how they perceived this week’s trading opportunities. The duo looks at Gold, equity markets, the new rule changes in China, and the serious issues facing retirees in America!

Famous for making great calls on Power Trading Radio, master trader, Mike McMahon joins Merlin Rothfeld for a look at current market levels and what may fuel them to go higher. The duo take a look at dividend yields and offer insights into how to filter through companies to find the safest income generating stocks. Mike also revisits his lofty forecast for the markets for 2015! How  high does he see them going? Tune in and find out!