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

Having recently taught classes in Hong King, Singapore and Jakarta, Bert shares some of his thoughts on the current market action. Bert and Merlin take a look at several currency pairs including the Euro, Yen, and Aussie dollar. All of these currencies are approaching very interesting supply and demand zones. Watch Bert and Merlin map them out and give you some potential trading ideas!

Online Trading Academy’s Chief Education Officer, Sam Seiden, joins Merlin for a look at the latest and greatest on the trading and investing front as Sam and his team have been working nonstop to create cutting edge content. The first big step was the 3-day Market Timing course which introduces people to the Core Strategy taught at Online Trading Academy. From there, students can choose their path to financial freedom. Later Sam talks about his upcoming trip to Australia.

This solo show is devoted to listener questions as many came on over the last few days. After a look at the macro picture, Merlin talks about the recent report which shows 57% of Americans have less than 25,000 saved for retirement. After outlining steps that we can each take to be ProActive, and plan for the future, he answers several questions ranging from trading plans and stop losses, to short selling.

Traders psychologist, Dr. Woody Johnson joins Merlin to help listeners address many challenges they face head on! The Dr. has worked with thousands of traders around the world to break down the core problems facing traders and help them achieve their A-game! The duo tackle several listener questions and offer suggestions to help fix the issues. This show has extensive discussions of fear & greed and how it applies to trading, stop losses, and life in general.

VP of Applied Technical Analysis at TradeStation, Stanley Dash joins Merlin for a look at what the latest and greatest innovations are with the world’s highest rated trading platform. Stan talks about a new trading product, Mini Options, and what are the basics that traders should know. Later, the duo focus on screening and filtering the markets using radar screener as well as some of the other educational resources available on the TradeStation Website.

Chief Economic Strategist at Dailyfx.com, John Kicklighter joins Merlin for a look at several major focus for today’s traders. The duo start off by looking at the current market action and the flight to risk aversion which the market has recently demonstrated. This risk aversion could cause significant market moves as traders flock to safer investments such as treasuries and the US Dollar. What does this mean for the markets going forward? Tune in and find out!

Steve Bobbitt joins Merlin for a look at the recent market action for clues as to its next move. Several significant events have happened recently which have Steve on a heightened state of alert for the next big move. Merlin and Steve take a look at the overall equity markets as well as a few individual securities including Blackberry, Finisar and more.

Minyanville.com CEO, Todd Harrison joins John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld for a show filled with heavy socionomic undertones. The tri take a look at several current market trends and social patterns which might shed some light on where the markets are headed. As always, the focus is about risk management and defining your own personal style as a trader.

Former broker and lifelong economics geek, Michael “Woody” O’Brian talks about how our financial house of cards is teetering on the verge of collapse, and what everyone should do to prepare for it. This show goes far beyond the financial markets and looks at what live would be like when the fiat money system grinds to a halt. Are you prepared?

Cory lane helps break down some options basics from disenchanted traders who took Wade Cook courses many years ago! He stresses the need for several strategies to accommodate all market phases: bullish, bearish, and neutral. Later, Merlin and Corey take a look at Tesla Motors for a listener. What’s the best strategy going forward with this stock? Tune in and find out!

Merlin takes a look at many listener questions pertaining to currencies around the world including: the Aussie, Yen, Pound and Euro. Merlin takes a look at the fundamental situations before diving into the charts for a clearer look at supply & demand levels as well as directional trades.

In response to a listener question regarding frustrating trading during these choppy times, Merlin invites 35+ year trading veteran Craig Weil to the show to talk about what traders should do in tough market conditions. Craig focuses on several key components including: Risk Management, Adhesion to a trading plan, and money management. With several examples, Craig explains he endured markets like the one we are in with good results. Later the duo take a look at several charts including: Home Depot, Wal-Mart and APOL.

John O’Donnell and Merlin talk to the President of the Mises Institute to see what his thought are on the current market situation and if there are any parallels that can be drawn from his book “Early Speculative Bubbles & Increases in the Money Supply”. Later, Merlin announces the latest winner of PowerTradingRadio’s free gold coin giveaway.

Tillie Allison joins Merlin from Houston, where she is currently looking for investment properties. Tillie discusses how real estate should be a part of one’s portfolio and the impact it can have not just from the asset appreciation perspective, but income generation as well. Later the duo talk about asset allocation and how one should play the market at these current lofty levels.

Former CME floor trader Bill Henner joins Merlin for a look at interest rate futures including the ever popular 10-year, and the less popular 5-year. Bill talks about some of the pros and cons of these instruments and breaks down some of the macro picture for the 5-year. Bill and Merlin also talk about the importance of  trading plan and how traders should build one.

Trading veteran and contributor to Power Trader Nation Steve Misic joins Merlin for a look at how Gold is impacting currencies such as the Aussie and Loonie, and what the overall prognosis is for those currencies going forward. Focus shifts to the continued run for the Yen. One listener voices frustration over continually getting stopped out of his USDJPY short positions, to which the host and his guest question his intentions and Market Timing abilities, pointing the finger squarely on the uptrend as the safer direction.

John and Merlin continue a discussion started on Thursday about Socionomics and how it may impact financial markets. The duo also discuss the aging demographics in Japan and what it might mean for their economy and global markets. Lastly, Gold takes center stage with a new gold coin winner and an update on the gold coin shortage!

Socionomics expert Euan Wilson joins Merlin for an in-depth look at what the primary differences are between Socionomics and SocioEconomics. Topics range from how TV viewing patterns are clues as to how positive or negative the current social mood is, to the war on drugs and market cycles. Viewers will get a greater understanding of how to use people’s attitudes and consumption patterns as leading indicators for the financial markets.

Steve Moses joins Merlin to talk about how his bullish spread trade was automatically closed this morning while he was teaching in San Diego, just before the market nose dived! He discusses what factors he was looking at 2 months ago which made him bullish and shares his outlook going forward. Every trader must determine which style of trading (regardless of asset class) works best for them! Steve looks at some of the earlier types of trading he has tried without much success, and why he gravitated toward spread trading.

Forbes.com contributor Ralph Benko joins Merlin and John O’Donnell for a look at real money and the new legislation working its way through congress. The Sound Dollar Act (HR1176) will add stability to our currency, and acts as a step toward a gold standard, which has been getting much attention lately. John also walks listeners through several charts which outline the importance of having a fixed reference point like gold to help price assets and see strength or weakness.