Power Trading Radio

Trader Steve Bobbitt joins Merlin for a look at the upcoming volatility and how to handle it. Steve also talks about the Euro, the US Dollar, Natural Gas and much more.

Oil continues to plummet, and the dollar keeps motoring to the upside. Both of these factors are having significant effects on the global currency markets. Add to that the upcoming vote by Greece to leave the European Union, and you have the makings for some epic market moves! Master trader Rick Wright joins Merlin live in studio to talk about these issues and offer a crazy prediction for the Euro!!!

The first official trading week of 2015 under way, major moves were going down! Oil down 5%, DOW down over 300… could this just be the beginning?!? Market veteran Bill Henner joins Merlin for a look at these instruments and more to get a clearer understanding of where and when to get into these volatile moves. Bill also offer us insights into where he sees things going in 2015.

For the first show of 2015, guest host John O'Donnell visits with special guest Peter Klein, Professor of Applied Social Sciences at the the University of Missouri, and Professor II at the the Norwegian School of Economics.  Insightful commentary ensues on a great many subjects.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

For the last show of 2014, guest host John O'Donnell visits with special guest Patrick Barron from the Mises Institue.  Insightful commentary ensues on a great many subjects.

An Integral Part of the XLT program, Brandon Tristan joins Merlin for a look back at 2014. The dou talk about Oil, the Dollar, Supply $ Demand, Market Timing and the importance of Risk Managment. They also discuss the Aussie Japanese Yen Currency Pair per a listener request. Brandon also offers some insights into what he will be doing different in 2015.

As the markets slow down for the holidays, Merlin sits down with long time floor trader, Craig Weil to look at some of the memorable moments from his trading floor days. The duo talk about current markets, risk management, Black Monday and Platform shoes!

Dr. Mark Thornton, John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld talk about the “Chicago Plan” and how it might make our markets more stable by not permitting fractional reserve banking. The trio also discuss Oil, the US dollar, Mises.org and the Austrian School of Economics.

Merlin welcomes Diana Hill to the show to talk about the 4 new real estate classes she is creating for Online Trading Academy. Diana addresses some of the big misconceptions in the industry and precipitated by late night television.

The newly appointed Director of Student Services, Larry Jacobson joins Merlin to talk about his new role at Online Trading Academy, as well as what is happening in his Options class this week. Merlin and Larry look at the Greeks, and their utility in managing risk while trading options, as well as the when to use which options trading strategy.