Power Trading Radio

Another wave of selling pummeled the markets today, causing several currencies to rally in to strong supply and demand zones. Online Trading Academy instructor, Alex Perna joins Merlin to talk about his evolution as a trader and share some of his bigger learning lessons. Alex and Merlin look at the weakness in the Dollar and opportunities in other currencies like the Pound, Yen, Canadian dollar, and much more!

Markets extended last week’s losses with steep declines on Monday. Tillie Allison joins Merlin for a look at how she is handling the market declines, and what she sees happening in the near future. The duo answer several listener questions, most in dismay on the market declines and the selloff in nearly everything!

The numbers don’t’ lie, and they show that we are in the midst of “Crash Season”! What does that mean for you and your portfolio? John and Merlin show some startling market stats, as well as compelling facts on global debt which both present possible investing and trading opportunities going forward!

Markets took a shot in the jaw on Thursday, leading many to jump to the conclusion that the crash is about to begin. Larry Jacobson joins Merlin to put it in perspective and offer solutions if the market does continue to the downside. He also looks at some options tactics that will help traders and investors ride out any market.

Options master, Steve Moses joins Merlin for a look at the probability side of trading all asset classes. Just like Billy Martin of the Oakland A’s pioneered a pure statistical probability approach to baseball, Steve uses a similar approach to his trading. He does not “swing for the fences”, but is just concerned with small winning trades, which may ultimately turn into big winners with proper money management. However, all of that would be for not if risk management was not an important part of his trades.

London trading veteran, Irfan Patel, calls in to join Merlin to talk about the “doldrums” of currency trading in the summer months. Irfan answers many listener questions on a wide range of currencies including the Pound, Kiwi, Canadian & US Dollar. Some of these are displaying great trading opportunities going forward.

Trader/Investor Paul Orme is currently at the brand new Online Trading Academy facility in Toronto teaching a ProActive investing class. He joins Merlin via phone to talk about some of the major pitfalls individuals nearing retirement should take into consideration.  The duo also talk about fees and income generation methodologies. Paul also shares how he is currently using options to generate income for his long term accounts.

John and Merlin break down the week's biggest news headlines from the currency devaluation from China, to the sale of coal mines by Goldman Sachs. They also take a look at the decision by the EU to bail out Greece once again. How long will it last? Finally, commodities continue to be crushed providing potential buying opportunities for those ok with more risk!

Tillie and Merlin talk about how she is investing and generating income in this sideways market which has lasted for over 7 months! She also talks about a current position which she is in that is designed to take advantage of the market consolidation. Later the duo talked about fees and how one should self manage all their accounts to help avoid fees and unforeseen costs.

Joining live from the brand new Online Trading Academy campus in New Jersey, Jeff Manson shares some of the current market levels that provided great trading opportunities for him and his students today. These levels were spot on with the MasterMind levels as well! Jeff shares with listeners a little about his Elliott wave experiences and how he couples that with Supply and Demand principles.