Power Trading Radio

Over the past couple years this trader has made some outstanding market calls based off of technical and fundamental information. Last December he was calling for a market turn on the 23rd of January, and was spot on (check the archives!), he also called for a huge rally back in August 2011. Now he has another important date to look for coming up in July! Mike and Merlin talk about online education as well as go over a couple listener questions pertaining to specific stocks.

Using precious metals and rare coins to ones portfolio can help diversify and protect from volatile market moves. Tyler Reesor of RCW Financial joins Merlin for a look at how to mix rare coins into ones financial portfolio. Tyler also shares with listeners some of the significant advantages as well as tax benefits rare coins provide. Tyler also shares with listeners a coin from 1793 valued at nearly $200,000! The duo also take a look at some of the current macro economic data and how it might shape markets going forward.

For months, Merlin has been encouraging listeners to look at their long term investment accounts to get a greater understanding of how they are positioned in these uncertain times. On this show, several listeners seek further suggestions on just how to accomplish this. Merlin walks them through the steps to identify what the fees are with their long term investments and how to improve their personal financial situation.

The market is showing some signs of disconnect, broken relationships, and compression. This has master trader Steve Bobbitt worried about some unknown event hitting the markets in the near future. Steve also talks about how he was using the dollar as an odds enhancer with his futures trading students today in Irvine California. Merlin also talks about using economic data while trading forex and the ipo of GoPro tomorrow.

After some great market calls his maiden voyage on PTR in March, Tim returns for his second Appearance. Merlin and Tim take a look at the carry trade prospects with the Kiwi and the negative Euro! Later, the duo take a look at some listener inspired Pound charts against both the dollar and Swiss Franc. And finally a look at interest rates which appear to be climbing for the Kiwi and Pound. 

Monday was a relatively flat trading session but the broader picture may be pointing to much more volatility ahead! Scott and Merlin look at the vix for clues to future price action and Scott points out something that has changed recently with regards to historical sector rotation models and leadership. Analysis is performed on coffee futures, Starbucks, FMC, Blackberry and more.

Former U.S. Politician, businessman and author, David A. Stockman joins Merlin and John for a look at the fed and the damage they are doing to our economy.  Mr. Stockman offers solutions, which surprisingly do not necessitate a return to the gold standard. Crony capitalism also takes center stage as the root of many of the currently issues facing our country. With so much macro market moving data out there, these markets create tremendous trading opportunities for educated investors and traders.

So many questions about the current housing market from Renting, buying and flipping, Merlin just had to bring on Online Trading Academy master instructor Diana Hill! Diana helps listeners understand the ins and outs of applying Market Timing principles to the housing markets regardless of what your goals are. She emphasizes the importance of having a plan and using calculators to make sure the deal makes financial sense.

Matt Gildea brings his Online Trading Academy class of ProTrader students into the studio for a show focusing on stocks. Matt and Merlin share their years of market wisdom with listeners, offering solid advise for those trading economic announcements and other significant market moving data. Matt and Merlin also talk about how they scan and filter the market for trading opportunities in the equity markets. Then finally, they analyze a couple of listener questions regarding specific stocks.

In less than 24 hours, the FOMC meets to release many potentially significant market moving announcements. Merlin takes a look at the releases and offers words of advice on how to trade them. He also takes a look at the Dollar, Euro, Pound and other currencies which will be impacted by the announcements.