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

Darek and his class of ProActive Investing students join Merlin on set to talk about a wide variety of trading and investing topics. Subjects range from Portfolio analysis and Sector Rotation to strategies for active traders. Darek also shares several trade ideas with listeners based off of his analysis methodology. The current aggressive moves in Gold and Silver also provide for great conversation pieces.

Rare Coin Wholesalers Director of Economic Research, Paul Buzby, joins Merlin for a look at the hot topics currently impacting the market. The biggest agenda item is the Fed and their upcoming actions (or lack of action). Next week the Meeting minutes are being released, which could send the markets into a frenzy in either direction. Later, the duo break down the recent decline in Gold, and Paul offers an outlook that will leave many shocked!

Merlin Rothfeld opens up the Psychology couch to listeners in an attempt to shed some light on common mental problems that traders face. First is a great question about what to do when one is out of synch with the markets and getting stopped out regularly. Merlin also talks about his “Downward Spiral” he experienced as a new trader, and what he did to stop the decline! Later in the show, analysis is performed on the US Dollar vs. Commodity prices and Metals ETF’s.

“Ten Tick” Tillie Allison joins Merlin to talk about her new Investment CD titled “How To Retire With More Money Than You Need”, stressing the importance of planning and money management. Later, the duo talk about a variety of future topics including how to identify supply levels when there are NONE to be found?!? Tillie applies this to the S&P 500, before moving on to some analysis of the Aussie Dollar. The show wraps up with a look at Tillie’s favorite topic: Risk Management!

Merlin takes a look at several currencies and the global financial marketplace for trading opportunity. Starting off with the Yen, focus targets the Japanese government and BOJ for continued attempts to crush the Yen further. This activity has vaulted the Nikkei to lofty highs creating trading opportunities across the board, both long and short. Later, Merlin dives into the Pound and Aussie dollar charts for further analysis of key supply and demand levels.

Shamus kicks off the week with an in-depth look at his trading process. He is predominantly an options trader, but stresses he could NOT trade options successfully if he did not know how the underlier trades. Merlin and Shamus walk through the process from stock selection to option evaluation and execution in an attempt to help viewers understand the discipline of a true trader. The duo takes a look at the current short position they both have on Best Buy, before Shamus takes a look at a couple other potential trade setups he is currently watching.

Clem Chambers, CEO of ADVFN.com and author of several financial books joins Merlin and John to talk about Real Money, the current status of the US markets and Global currencies. Clem voices his thoughts on the Japanese Yen, and the meteoric rise of the Nikkei Index. While he recently sold his Nikkei Position, he is looking forward to buying back in when the market drops to more realistic levels. Clem also shares his thoughts on inflation vs deflation , and its impact on the global markets.

After answering several listener questions about the current market situation, Merlin addresses a very important question regarding how one identifies how much they need for retirement. Merlin Breaks it down to 4 key elements, looking at each element for solutions that are tailored to each person’s specific financial situation. While basic, these 4 components are essential at helping everyone retire with a comfortable nest egg, ideally one that will never run out of money.

After a quick look at the perpetually rallying market, Merlin and special guest Craig Weil talk about timing the markets and the perils of being to early to a trade. Craig talks about some of the conditions he is looking for that would add a higher probability that the market may sell off, if not, it appears the upside is the trend for the foreseeable future. Craig also talks about how he is “House Cleaning” his trading options by removing some securities from his watchlist.

Over the last couple weeks, may traders have sent in questions regarding automated trading and algorithms. Merlin turns to long time trading friend Trey Lazzara, President of TradeProFutures.com, to shed some light on what the current market for these products looks like. The duo discuss turnkey programs which can be bought and operated at the traders discretion, algo accounts which are simply funded and traded by the program, or services which allow you to follow other traders recommendations. Each has its own set of risks and rewards, but offers traders many choices to help automate their trading.

Walter Block is Harold E. Wirth Endowed Chair and Professor of Economics, College of Business, Loyola University  New Orleans, and senior fellow at the Mises Institute. He earned his PhD in economics at Columbia University in 1972.  He has taught at Rutgers, SUNY Stony Brook, Baruch CUNY, Holy Cross and the University of Central Arkansas.  He is the author of over 400 articles in professional journals, two dozen books, and hundreds of op eds. He lectures  widely on college campuses, delivers seminars around the world and appears regularly on television and radio shows.  He has been a friend of Ron Paul’s since the 1970s.

Called “one of the smartest guys you never heard of on anything financial” by Herb Greenberg of CNBC, Peter is the president of Financial Insyghts, a consulting firm that advises institutional investors, corporations and public policymakers on issues affecting the financial services industry and how social mood affects decision making and the markets. 

David A. Stockman appears on Power Trading Radio with John O'Donnell to discuss his latest book which is #8 on the New York Times best sellers list The Corruption of Capitalism in America. David and John go into great detail about the current monetary policy and how the current political figures seem to have their backs against a wall. David was elected as a Michigan congressman in 1976 and joined the Reagan White House in 1981. Serving as budget director, he was one of the key architects of the Reagan Revolution. He joined Salomon Brothers in 1985 and later became one of the early partners of the Blackstone Group. During nearly two decades at Blackstone and at a firm he founded, Stockman was a private equity investor. Stockman attended Michigan State University and Harvard Divinity School and went to Washington as a congressional aide in 1970.

Guest host Mike McMahon talked about the need for financial education and the Silly patter on tv. Special Guest Brandon Tristan spoke of the need for trade review for both students and experienced traders by a coach. Mike showed some long term charts that hinted at the long awaited correction.

Merlin answers listeners questions pertaining to how one should get involved in the financial markets. Special guest Todd McClean joins the show to talk about how he helps traders find their way to profitability in the markets by building custom tailored educational solutions. These solutions are centered on risk management and Online Trading Academy’s Patent pending Supply and Demand methodology. Merlin also takes a look at a few charts sent in by listeners.

Fresh back from a Market Timing course in Saudi Arabia, Sam Seiden joins Merlin to take a look at the establishment of high probability market turning points. Sam references his days on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as his guideline for identifying order flow in the market that others do not see. Later, the duo look at a Supply & Demand Matrix, available to participants in the Mastermind Community. This took is extremely helpful at helping new traders and veterans verify their levels, clearly mapping out the roadmap for all trading styles! Sam and Merlin also talk about some of the cultural differences around the world, and the universality of trading regardless of religion, ethnicity, or social class.

Trader Scott Greer joins Merlin to discuss a variety of trading products including Currencies, futures and equities. Scott talks about some of his personal preferences and learning lessons which have helped him find consistency in the markets. Scott will be hosting an event Tuesday April 30th to talk about his trials and tribulations as a new trader, and what others can expect in their journey. The duo look at the Japanese yen, S&P 500 futures and other instruments.

With his feet firmly planted in the US, British currency expert Sam Evans joins Merlin to talk about a discussion started several weeks back regarding trading of cross pairs. Sam points out the tremendous trading opportunity that some crosses provide, but cautions traders that some pairs are far too volatile and illiquid. Traders must learn how to filter out these rouge pairs and find the high probability trading opportunities. Sam and Merlin also take a look at the Euro and the CADJPY for trading opportunities.

Veteran Trader, Mike McMahon joins Merlin to talk about his upcoming special event where he will field an open Q&A session with Online Trading Academy Graduates. Merlin starts the Q&A off with an inquiry as to what traders should do when they experience the dreaded “Downward Spiral”. Mike also helps Merlin answer listener questions on a couple of current market situations including: Netflix earnings, General Electric, and Caterpillar.

Money Manager Ken Gerbino joins Merlin and John for a look at the current gold situation and macro market outlook. Focus lands on Gold and the gold mining business for trading opportunities as Wednesday’s guest Doug Casey was saying that gold miners are a good buy, an opinion not shared by all! John and Ken also look at the flaws of fiat currency, and the impacts of currency manipulation may have on Japan and other countries around the world.