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

Over the past few days, many questions have come in regarding how to map out a trading plan. Debi has been working with the Online Trading Academy educational team to implement trade plan materials directly into the course content in an attempt to force students to build their plan. Debi and Merlin discuss some of the details of the new content, as well as what students should do on their own. Later focus shifts to the current low liquidity markets and modifying ones trading plan to accommodate.

Merlin Rothfeld takes a look at why currencies matter, especially to those who have no interest in trading them. This will hit especially hard for those who are planning trips outside of US borders! Topics on this show range from trade planning, to using decision support tools to help improve probability. Merlin also takes a quick look at the Yen, and Canadian dollar per listener requests

Merlin Rothfeld is joined live in the studio by Darek Zelek who is in Irvine California this week teaching ProTrader. With a live studio full of students, Merlin and Darek talk about the mood in Europe as Darek recently returned after a month of travel. After a discussion of how this may impact domestic markets, focus turns to a listener question regarding placing orders online. This blossoms into a discussion about: Analysis, Planning, Execution, Management. Topics also include Apple’s record breaking feat and trajectory, Facebook and the end of insider share lockup.

John O’Donnell Inverviews “Ranting Andy” Hoffman on Precious Metals and Why Gold? Why Now? Role of fiat money vs real money and the Dow/gold ratio, gold/silver ratio, etc.  Foreign vs domestic storage plans pro/cons.

Paul Orme joins Merlin for a show that looks at some new disclosure rules which will give you a better look at what you are paying in fees to the company which manages your 401k. These rules should be an eye opener for employers as well as employees! These fees have been eating away at your returns for years, far more than you might have thought. Then the discussion turns to dividends and the looming question of their use in your portfolio. Its your future, plan for a good one!

Commodity expert Don Dawson joins the show to talk about some of the current happenings with copper, coffee, and several others. This show is focused on knowing the contract specifications for your contracts so as to not take on more risk than necessary. Things like Limit Up/Down, Margin, Spreads can reap havoc on new traders who are ill prepared for their asset! Tune in and find out what you should be looking for.

Merlin Rothfeld hosts a solo show focusing on risk management and currencies. After a look at the overall market trading activity on Tuesday, Merlin shifts his focus to some listener questions regarding Trading the Pound, Aussie, Dollar Index and much more.

Rehman Moledina shares the story of his journey from working with a very large financial firm, overseeing clients accounts, and ultimately transitioning to trading his own account with consistency. Rehman walks us through some of the trades he is currently in, pointing out why he is in the position, as well as where he feels it might head. After tackling a listener question regarding Options on SPY, SH, SSO, SDS, attention turns to currencies and the plight of the Euro.

John O’Donnell joins Merlin Rothfeld for our weekly roundup of some of the issues facing the market. Gold and precious metals tell us significant information about which way the markets are headed, but not all metals are the same. Rolling on, John points out some of the recent housing market statistics that Gary Shilling recently released which point to more downside movement, to the tune of 20%. Going forward, the markets promise to add more moves, volatility and opportunity for all who know the rules!

ProActive Investor Instructor Bob Heitner talks about the outdated methodology of investing using traditional portfolio theory, adding that different times call for different tools. Merlin and Bob talk about a hybrid system which incorporates Options and taboo topics like Market Timing. Focus shifts to the pros and cons of diversification followed up with results from the PAI XLT mentoring room. Proof that consistency is one of the cornerstones of account growth.

Merlin Rothfeld dedicates an entire show to answering listener questions. Topic range from Habits of Highly successful trader to Establishing Supply & Demand Levels, Risk-on/Risk-off markets to Shadow Economies, Trading Gaps and Market Correlation. If you have questions, send them in at www.PowerTradingRadio.com

Long time market insider Trey Lazzara joins Merlin to share some the changes he has witnessed over the last 15 years. Trey started as the chief technical officer on the largest retail trading floor in the western US before moving on to start his own brokerage firm. During that time, he also became proficient at trading Options, Futures, Stocks, and currencies. Trey talks about some of the automated systems and trading strategies that he offers his clients, all displaying actual trading results, not hypothetical profits. The duo also talk about some of the problems with some Forex trading firms and the fact that they take the counter of your trade. Trey works with reputable firms who offer cutting edge software and execution such as FXCM and NinjaTrader.

Back in the Classroom, Gabe Velazquez joins Merlin for a show focusing on common trading problems, and mentoring. Gabe has spent significant time mentoring students in the Online Trading Academy XLT program, as well as writing articles for financial publications including the award winning “Lessons from the Pro’s”. Gabe talks about what happened on this very calm Monday trading session, as well as what were some of the major his students were experiencing with regards to Order entry and routine. Gabe and Merlin tackle many listener questions ranging from Wal-Mart, Oil, S&P 500 and much more!

NY Times bestselling author Dr. Tom Woods shares his vast financial market insight with John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld with a primary focus on bubbles. Mr. Woods new film due out in September, “The Bubble Film” offers answers for many of the problems Americans currently face and is chocked full of prominent market figures such as: Ron Paul, Peter Schiff, Jim Rogers, Doug Casey and much more. Later, John and Merlin break down the role of the Federal Reserve and some of the misconceptions pertaining to it. Great content, and ample laughs for the weekend edition!

Diana Hill talks about her latest article in “Lessons from the Pro’s” regarding the “Ten Top Metro Areas to Buy Real Estate”. Whether looking for a personal home or an investment property, these cities offer some attractive benefits which should keep prices stable at the least. Merlin and Diana look at these factors and talk about a couple other areas which are appealing depending on what you’re looking for. After taking a listener question regarding Short Sales and how to do them, the discussion turns to REIT’s as potential investment vehicles as opposed to buying physical property.

Tillie Allison joins Merlin to talk about how she is trading the markets with all the news flooding the street. More importantly, which news is relevant, and which to ignore. Later, Tillie talks about how she sets up her EOM (End of Month) trade. This trade utilizes some predictable market variables to help set up a high probability, low risk trade. To round things out, the duo take several listener questions live on the air to help shed some light on their concerns.

Steve Misic joins the show to take a look at the impending announcements from a variety of big countries! The Bank of England, European Central Bank, Federal Reserve will all be creating waves this week, the question is how big, and which direction! After giving their hypothesizes of what the news will entail, Steve and Merlin move on to look at Supply and Demand levels and why they hold for long periods of time, as well as indicators which may help support these key levels. Later, Steve gives his thoughts on the Yen and the Euro for trading opportunities.

While out in California teaching a Futures class, Jeff takes a little time out to come up and join Merlin in the studio of Power Trading Radio. Merlin prods for details on how Jeff trades weeks like the current one, which is filled with Major significant announcements. Jeff stresses following your trading plan, and passing up on opportunities which are too speculative. Using things like Globex session, tick charts, Fibonacci and more help him map out all aspects of his trades from entry & Stop losses, but also forecasting targets as well. Join us for an informative show! PowerPick: CL

Special guest Daniel Amerman, CFA joins the show to talk about the trends in Debt, Growth, Population and much more. The data shows clear market trends which we have seen many times in the past. 26 times since 1800 to be precise. John O’Donnell & Merlin Rothfeld look at the numbers and try to offer some insight as to how to use the data to profit, regardless of your trading style. Later, John and Merlin talk about Copper and their outlook on the industrial metal, as well as offer suggestions to some listeners on what to do with an inheritance.

The Doctor is in the house for this Psychology filled show! Merlin and Dr. Woody run through a series of listener questions in an attempt to help listeners overcome their trading demons.  Topics include: Trading Live vs. simulated trading, trading with fear, taking profits too early, following your rules and creation of a trading plan. If you have questions that you would like answered, send them in on the website at www.powertradingradio.com by clicking the Power Blast button. We will save these questions for the next visit with Dr. Woody Johnson.