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

John O'Donnell and special guest George Reisman discuss Piketty's new book Capitol in the Twenty-First Century. They discuss Reisman's recent review of the book entitled Wrong Theory/Destructive Program. They also discuss education and its lack of substance in the U.S.

Guest host John O'Donnell chats with Mark Thornton about the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana. They discuss the importance of free will and dispell some of the myths put upon marijuana.

With trading ranges getting smaller and smaller for most of the worlds currencies, Tim Pesut believes this is the calm before the storm. Global events and tensions may bring the storm quicker than expected as well! Tim and Merlin talk about the Euro, Dollar, cross pairs, adaptation and the need for patience in today’s markets. Merlin also shows the results of John O’Donnell’s weekly weigh in!

The past 2 weeks have spiked the VIX nearly 70%! For a trader this can be golden, especially for options traders looking to sell options and collect premium. Master trader, Steve Moses, joins Merlin for a look at how his trading has changed over the past 2 weeks due to the increase in volatility. Steve also takes a look at historical market data and what we should have learned from it!

As trading ranges plummet with most currencies, Master trader, Rick Wright joins Merlin to discuss how he is adapting. He offers some personal insights into how traders should modify plans and tactics to find trading opportunities when seemingly none exist. Merlin and Rick also look at the Euro, Yen, and Pound for potential trading opportunities.

Award winning author and Master trader, Debbie Hague, joins Merlin for a look at what she sees driving our markets and where the next key turning points are located. She also talks about how she uses the Mastermind Trading Grid to help refine her trading levels, as well as find trading opportunities.

The dynamic duo of John and Merlin break down the current weakness in the equity markets and offer insights on where it may be headed. Later they take a look at HFT and how it is transforming the financial landscape, all while being a necessary element of market functionality. Finally, Merlin implements the Beach Body Challenge for John! For the next 21 days, he will be on a strict diet and exercise routine, in an attempt to get back to his ideal weight and fitness level! Are you ready for the challenge?!?

Over the last 24 hours, many questions have come in regarding the Hiam Bodek interview and the impact of HFT and Dark Pools. Merlin offers his insights into how the landscape of the markets may change due to legislation and litigation, and where he sees the bigger problems in our markets. He also touches on why the Russell 2000 is a crucial index for identifying when markets are showing strength or weakness, and the sings its giving us right now!

Haim Bodek, former CEO of Trading Machines, a Prominent High Frequency Trading firm based in Connecticut, joins Merlin for a look into what has been happening in the HFT world. Haim takes a look at some of the significant changes which may ultimately change the landscape of the financial markets just like litigation did back in 1996! The duo also talk about Haim’s new class on HFT and system trading.

Every trader seeks out other traders, yet most only find bad advice and shenanigans. Brandon Tristan is part of a world class team that works with groups of traders from around the world every day. This trading environment, XLT (Extended Learning Track), was designed to help traders share ideas, understand trading concepts and apply Online Trading Academy’s patented trading methodology in a live market environment all led by master instructors. Brandon shares some of his highlights before going onto analyze several listener questions regarding the currency market.

Scott takes us inside his classroom for a look at how he prepares students for day to day action in the markets. He starts with a  top down approach which looks at relative strength and weakness across a broad variety of markets and sectors. From there, it’s about identifying the leaders and laggards for trading opportunities. Scott also talks about the BECK report, which is key in helping him understand money flow across asset classes.

President and CEO of Puplava Financial Services, Jim Puplava, joins Merlin to talk about how advancements in technology have changed our communications and financial landscape. The duo also look at some of the factors that are driving the markets to lofty levels, and the potential obstacles which may push us back into recession.

After several years, Dodd-Frank has fallen short of its intended goal, leaving big firms to continue to reap big rewards off the average investor. Master instructor Paul Orme, joins the show to look at the plans shortcomings and what investors should be doing to secure their financial future. The duo also take a look at 401k rollovers and what to look out for.

After teaching a great options class in Irvine, Steve Moses swings by the studio to join Merlin on set for a look what’s happening in the options world. Steve starts off with a quick look at what happened in his class and offers some basic learning steps for new traders. Later the duo talk about some of the newer innovations with Option expirations, and some technical analysis of securities.

Teaching on the road in NC, Scott Greer takes time out of his schedule to join Merlin for a look at the significant currency movers. Scott shares his thoughts on the US Dollar indexes and how they should be adding more thrust for future market moves, until ultimately hitting a wall! Scott and Merlin take listener questions as well, shedding some light on the current trajectory of the Cable, and Loonie.

Master instructor, Mike McMahon, joins Merlin for a look at why he believes the Top for the year is in for the equity markets. He points to several factors which should start a nice, and much needed, correction! Later the duo take a look at Gold, Texas Instruments, Apple, and several other stocks. While he sees a good correction coming, he also is quick to point out that he is bullish on the markets going forward!

DR. Mark Thornton joins John O'Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld for a look at the resurgence of Detroit, and how many Austrian Economic principles are key in the resurrection. The trio also talks about drug policy and how political acceptance is impacting drug cartels around the world. This acceptance provides significant opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors alike! John also talks about his new weight loss challenge!

Author of “From pain to profit: Secrets of the peak performance trader”. Dr. Woody Johnson joins Merlin for a look at the crippling impacts fear and greed has on ones trading success. The duo talk about how they both overcame their own personal inner demons before moving on to better trading results.

As markets continue to power to new highs, Tillie Allison offers insights as to how to protect profits and reduce risk exposure. She also talks about how she has transitioned  into other futures products like Oil to capitalize on volatility. Tillie also discusses her learning path and how she tries to give back by hosting special events at the Online Trading Academy centers when she is teaching.

Every trader has to start somewhere! Sunil Mangwani shares, with Merlin, his rocky road from book learning, to understanding the fundamentals of Supply and Demand. Sunil also takes a look into how commodities influence currency action and can be used as an odds enhancer. The duo also look at a variety of yen pairs including AUDUSD, USDJPY and GBPJPY.