Power Trading Radio

Merlin takes this opportunity to dedicate a show solely to listener questions. Questions range from Supply and Demand strategies for Mutual funds to Market Timing of precious metals, Coal stocks to internet media giants. Merlin also illustrates many examples with extensive use of charts and technical analysis.

May ended on a sweet note with all 4 major market indexes finishing up for the month. Will that continue in June? John O’Donnell joins Merlin for a big announcement about an upcoming event where Power Trading Radio will be broadcasting live with a ton of great speakers! John and Merlin also discuss the importance of metals and where the trading opportunities may lie.

Master Instructor and investor, Paul Orme, joins Merlin for a continuation conversation about the problems with 401k providers and their sneaky ways. Paul talks about the relationship between companies and the 401k providers and how there is a disconnect in fiduciary responsibility for the employees money. To compound this even further, Paul talks about how the Mutual Fund industry worked their way into the mix. The duo also talks about Social Security and some of the considerations individuals nearing retirement should focus on.

Coming off a whirlwind teaching tour, Master trader Russ Allen sits down with Merlin to talk about the new technology which allows him to teach traders online while watching each of their trading screens. This allows him to correct mistakes, and show proper trading techniques to traders who are in the comfort of their own homes, around the world. Later, Russ handles a couple listener questions about Implied volatility, and shows a couple tools to measure it. More importantly, he shares with listeners what IV means to a professional trader and why we should pay special attention to it. Merlin and Russ also discusses his upcoming Hour with the Pros, where he will be covering OCO and Bracket orders.

The Doctor is in the house for an episode dedicated to helping listeners overcome some of their trading challenges. Dr. Woody Johnson and Merlin offer solutions to several listener problems, including: fear of trading live, how to identify trading problems, inability to take losses and much more. Are you having trading issues? Tune in and find out if their solutions help you get past those obstacles. If not, send in your issues and they will discuss them on the next show.

New York Times best selling author and financial expert, John Mauldin joins Merlin and John for a look at the current drivers of innovation and change in our country. Topics range from Debt to Jobs, Technology to Energy. Previously on the show, Mr. Mauldin has talked about the fact that Jobs WILL come, just not sure where from. In this episode of Power Trading Radio, he sheds some light onto where job growth may come from, providing some trading and investing opportunities for listeners. John also talks about his book "Code Red" which is available now at Amazon.Com

Instructor of the year at Online Trading Academy, Jose Blasco, joins Merlin for a look at using different investment vehicles to help investors achieve their long term goals. The duo talk about some of the key steps to determining what Rate of Return one needs for retirement. This involves a bit of work, and some sophisticated calculators! Jose also looks at the different ways to use options to achieve the same objective as well as how to use them in retirement accounts.

Many instructors do their best to help traders progress and achieve their financial dreams. Some take it one step beyond! Jeff Manson not only teaches physical classes and trades, but he takes any spare time to help in the Mastermind Community, honing trader skills. Jeff shares with listeners some of the high points of his day as well as offer suggestions to new traders looking to make it. Merlin and Jeff also talk about how the market impacts specific stocks and sectors to help us find high probability, low risk trading opportunities.

Chief currency strategist at DailyFX.com, John Kicklighter joins Merlin for a look at some of the events and data impacting currencies around the world. First comes the Euro, which has been flirting with a strong supply level, yet unable to break! John offers his thought on the ECB’s actions and why this is the line in the sand for the Euro. Later, the duo breaks down the current trajectory in the Pound and the Yen, both of which offer some great trading opportunities. Merlin also looks at some tools, such as the SSI, which helps traders understand where the money is flowing in a variety of instruments.

The US markets had no economic announcements today, yet we managed decent gains! Veteran Chicago floor trader, Craig Weil joins Merlin for a look at his current ProTrader Class in Irvine CA, as well as analysis if several stocks. Merlin and Craig take a look at Facebook, Whole Foods, Realty Income, Reliance Steel& Aluminum and much more.