Power Trading Radio

With her Futures class in tow, Debbie joins Merlin live in the studio to talk about the current media hype. Retail media outlets are running big headlines promoting a very bullish move and talking about how you should be a part of it. Is this just a ploy to get you in before a big selloff? Debbie and Merlin pull from their collective bag of experience to see if a Breakout Trade or Reversion Trade is more suitable in this market environment. Debbie also tackles a listener question about the frequency of trading in relation to a trader’s experience level.

The market had a huge move this week, and held it going into the weekend. Merlin takes a look at what fueled the rally and offers some thoughts on where it might be headed next. John O'Donnell calls in from San Jose California where he is doing a series of free workshops at the local Online Trading Academy office. John breaks down the 5 key components that people need to improve their probability of success in the markets.

Real estate veteran Diana Hill joins Merlin to talk about some of the pros and cons of investing in commercial real estate. Much like trading stocks, commercial properties have many different segments, and not all are doing well! Later, the duo takes a look at performance of some ETF’s which have clearly been beating the pants off the market with a specific focus on Commercial Properties.

Long time CME floor trader Bob Dunn joins the show to talk about current market conditions and his trading style. Bob is the first to admit that he does not care at all about news, and just trades off of price action. He does this with a unique style of using daily charts to plan out his trades, not 5 minute charts as expected. Bob and Merlin also talk about currencies, futures, and interest rates.

Online Trading Academy COO Gene Longobardi joins Merlin to talk about the undeniable power of education. Whether your learning a different language, computer program, or trading, education only increases your chances for success in life. Trading and investing education is probably the most significant due to the fact that you are essentially running your own business. Mr. Longobardi shares his experiences as well as some of the steps taken to help Online Trading Academy graduates succeed.

John O’Donnell calls in from Jackson with an update from the Central Bankers love fest! John and Merlin weigh in on Bernanke’s comments, and offer their own realistic ways to get the economy back on track. Job creation has taken center stage for both parties, with pipe dream rhetoric designed to capture votes! John takes a look at what every American should do to empower themselves to secure their financial future, and drop their dependency on the government.

Dr. Woody Johnson joins the show to help traders and investors with their mental issues. All traders have some entrenched issues that must be dealt with to achieve peak performance. Merlin and the Doctor talk about overcoming the “analysis paralysis” syndrome, fear of losses, and how to overcome personal roadblocks. If you have an issue, send it in and let the Doctor help you out!

Steve Moses joins Merlin for a show focusing on market nuances during Options expiration week, Volatility and current market analysis. Steve stresses the importance of understanding volatility in the markets and more specifically how Options react to that volatility. While the Vix may help traders understand it a little, there are still inherent problems with Vix that traders should be aware of. Steve also walks listeners through a trade he made with his students in Conneticut today in QQQ.

Merlin Rothfeld takes a look at “Pyramiding” as a method of scaling into trades. The main emphasis is on proper risk management and following ones plan. Despite the potential for tremendous returns, there is also the possibility for massive losses. Later, focus shifts to the Dollar index and its construction. While not a currency, Oil is back in the spotlight as well with hurricane  Isaac rolling into the gulf. Merlin also looks at the Aussie, Euro and much more!

Online Trading Academy Instructor of the Year in 2009 Roger Best joins Power Trading Radio to talk about trading styles and routines. Data analysis was essential for Roger to not only find trading opportunities, but to manage risk as well. From trading times to securities average volume, data told him what was working and what wasn’t. Later, the duo take some listener questions on LRCX and USO.