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

Having traded for nearly 40 years, Craig Weil talks about his love for giving back through teaching, and the steps it takes to be successful. IT all begins with a plan for the day, which Craig gives an example of on the show. Later, Merlin and Craig offer analysis on Whole Foods and ComCast.

President of the Ayn Rand Institute, Yaron Brook joins Merlin on set for an in-depth look at what Ayn Rands influence on the markets has had. He also voices his disgust for our current political structure and offers solutions as to how to improve it. John O’Donnell also joins Merlin for a look into his highlights from this year’s FreedomFest.

John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld Settle into the Las Vegas FreedomFest, broadcasting Live from the convention hall. The duo give an overview of what is happening at the conference, and set expectations for the coming days interviews!

For the second day in a row, Merlin is alone in studio and takes the time to answer several listener questions. Using visual examples, he takes a look at how yesterday’s short bearish harami setup on the QQQs panned out, and the logic behind the setup. He also continues his discussion of using scanners on currency pairs, not just equities. Finally, he reviews the performance of the automated trading system account he opened up last month.

With so many stocks to look at, many traders resort to scans and filters to help whittle down their selection to a select group which meets their specific criteria. Merlin answers a listener question on this and shows how he uses the filter to not only reduce the number of securities he is looking at, but also find trading opportunities. Merlin also talks about how to trade the Harami formation on the Nasdaq 100 and offers a nice trade setup on Texas Instruments.

Tillie joins the show to talk about current market situations and give listeners a free copy of her DVD: How To Retire With More Money Than You Need. Tillie and Merlin take a look at the current record levels of the Dow, and offer suggestions for those who may have missed the run! They then talk about the bond markets and offer suggestions for using options to generate increased rates of return. Finally, Tillie briefly discusses taking profits and asset allocation concepts for present levels.

With volatility dropping and markets showing compression, using different tactics and asset classes may be necessary. Master instructor and author, Larry Jacobson joins Merlin for a look at market timing principles using options. He shares a couple stories from his class this week which show the importance of having a thorough understanding of how to use options. They offer tremendous flexibility and income properties, but used incorrectly, they can be disastrous! The duo also takes a look at Larry’s book “Demystifying Success” and how it applies to all aspects of trading and day to day life.

Big market moves to the upside, pushing some indexes to all time highs today! Exuberance or Justified? Merlin takes a look at today’s moves in the major indexes then shifts focus to the Dollar indexes (yes, both DXY and USDOLLAR). Negativity plagued the dollar while sending other currencies higher. This has broader implications for currency markets and Merlin sifts through this using charts of each currency. He also shares his thoughts on how economic announcements should be played.

Over the past couple years this trader has made some outstanding market calls based off of technical and fundamental information. Last December he was calling for a market turn on the 23rd of January, and was spot on (check the archives!), he also called for a huge rally back in August 2011. Now he has another important date to look for coming up in July! Mike and Merlin talk about online education as well as go over a couple listener questions pertaining to specific stocks.

Using precious metals and rare coins to ones portfolio can help diversify and protect from volatile market moves. Tyler Reesor of RCW Financial joins Merlin for a look at how to mix rare coins into ones financial portfolio. Tyler also shares with listeners some of the significant advantages as well as tax benefits rare coins provide. Tyler also shares with listeners a coin from 1793 valued at nearly $200,000! The duo also take a look at some of the current macro economic data and how it might shape markets going forward.

For months, Merlin has been encouraging listeners to look at their long term investment accounts to get a greater understanding of how they are positioned in these uncertain times. On this show, several listeners seek further suggestions on just how to accomplish this. Merlin walks them through the steps to identify what the fees are with their long term investments and how to improve their personal financial situation.

The market is showing some signs of disconnect, broken relationships, and compression. This has master trader Steve Bobbitt worried about some unknown event hitting the markets in the near future. Steve also talks about how he was using the dollar as an odds enhancer with his futures trading students today in Irvine California. Merlin also talks about using economic data while trading forex and the ipo of GoPro tomorrow.

After some great market calls his maiden voyage on PTR in March, Tim returns for his second Appearance. Merlin and Tim take a look at the carry trade prospects with the Kiwi and the negative Euro! Later, the duo take a look at some listener inspired Pound charts against both the dollar and Swiss Franc. And finally a look at interest rates which appear to be climbing for the Kiwi and Pound. 

Monday was a relatively flat trading session but the broader picture may be pointing to much more volatility ahead! Scott and Merlin look at the vix for clues to future price action and Scott points out something that has changed recently with regards to historical sector rotation models and leadership. Analysis is performed on coffee futures, Starbucks, FMC, Blackberry and more.

Former U.S. Politician, businessman and author, David A. Stockman joins Merlin and John for a look at the fed and the damage they are doing to our economy.  Mr. Stockman offers solutions, which surprisingly do not necessitate a return to the gold standard. Crony capitalism also takes center stage as the root of many of the currently issues facing our country. With so much macro market moving data out there, these markets create tremendous trading opportunities for educated investors and traders.

So many questions about the current housing market from Renting, buying and flipping, Merlin just had to bring on Online Trading Academy master instructor Diana Hill! Diana helps listeners understand the ins and outs of applying Market Timing principles to the housing markets regardless of what your goals are. She emphasizes the importance of having a plan and using calculators to make sure the deal makes financial sense.

Matt Gildea brings his Online Trading Academy class of ProTrader students into the studio for a show focusing on stocks. Matt and Merlin share their years of market wisdom with listeners, offering solid advise for those trading economic announcements and other significant market moving data. Matt and Merlin also talk about how they scan and filter the market for trading opportunities in the equity markets. Then finally, they analyze a couple of listener questions regarding specific stocks.

In less than 24 hours, the FOMC meets to release many potentially significant market moving announcements. Merlin takes a look at the releases and offers words of advice on how to trade them. He also takes a look at the Dollar, Euro, Pound and other currencies which will be impacted by the announcements.

Originally a student at Online Trading Academy, Joel Greenberg has applied what he has learned and gone on to be a successful trader and instructor. He shares his experiences with Merlin, and walks listeners though his progression as a trader. Joe also shares how his technical background helped him with his discipline. Later, the duo breakdown a couple trades from a stock and options perspective.

Economist and author of several books, Richard Duncan joins John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld for a look at what he feels is the New Depression. A cycle of debt expansion that is leading to a nearly inevitable collapse, that not even a gold standard can safe. The trio discuss this and several other topics while Mr. Duncan offers a radical solution to it all. A solution that would put America back on top, and get us out from all this debt. Mr. Duncan also offers listeners 50% off the subscription to his video newsletter at www.RDMacroWatch.com