Power Trading Radio

Gold takes the center stage in the markets, seeing a sharp jump in price in just a few days. Market uncertainty and talks of the “Gold Standard” have fueled this move, and John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld add some clarity to the topic. Today’s show  talks about What the Gold Standard is, why we went on it, why we came off it, and what might happen if we go back on it! The duo also take a look at the potential Greek exit from the Euro and what the fallout might look like.

Trading Tax professional Michael Atias joins Merlin for a show dedicated to trader taxation. Listeners get their fix with a bunch of questions ranging from: Do traders really need an LLC, S-Corp, or a C-corp? Which state is best to incorporate in? What is “Trader in Security” status, and how does one get it? And the most important of all, the importance of a taxation plan! If you have any other questions regarding taxation, just send them in for the next time Michael is on the program!

Over the past few days, many questions have come in regarding how to map out a trading plan. Debi has been working with the Online Trading Academy educational team to implement trade plan materials directly into the course content in an attempt to force students to build their plan. Debi and Merlin discuss some of the details of the new content, as well as what students should do on their own. Later focus shifts to the current low liquidity markets and modifying ones trading plan to accommodate.

Merlin Rothfeld takes a look at why currencies matter, especially to those who have no interest in trading them. This will hit especially hard for those who are planning trips outside of US borders! Topics on this show range from trade planning, to using decision support tools to help improve probability. Merlin also takes a quick look at the Yen, and Canadian dollar per listener requests

Merlin Rothfeld is joined live in the studio by Darek Zelek who is in Irvine California this week teaching ProTrader. With a live studio full of students, Merlin and Darek talk about the mood in Europe as Darek recently returned after a month of travel. After a discussion of how this may impact domestic markets, focus turns to a listener question regarding placing orders online. This blossoms into a discussion about: Analysis, Planning, Execution, Management. Topics also include Apple’s record breaking feat and trajectory, Facebook and the end of insider share lockup.

John O’Donnell Inverviews “Ranting Andy” Hoffman on Precious Metals and Why Gold? Why Now? Role of fiat money vs real money and the Dow/gold ratio, gold/silver ratio, etc.  Foreign vs domestic storage plans pro/cons.

Paul Orme joins Merlin for a show that looks at some new disclosure rules which will give you a better look at what you are paying in fees to the company which manages your 401k. These rules should be an eye opener for employers as well as employees! These fees have been eating away at your returns for years, far more than you might have thought. Then the discussion turns to dividends and the looming question of their use in your portfolio. Its your future, plan for a good one!

Commodity expert Don Dawson joins the show to talk about some of the current happenings with copper, coffee, and several others. This show is focused on knowing the contract specifications for your contracts so as to not take on more risk than necessary. Things like Limit Up/Down, Margin, Spreads can reap havoc on new traders who are ill prepared for their asset! Tune in and find out what you should be looking for.

Merlin Rothfeld hosts a solo show focusing on risk management and currencies. After a look at the overall market trading activity on Tuesday, Merlin shifts his focus to some listener questions regarding Trading the Pound, Aussie, Dollar Index and much more.

Rehman Moledina shares the story of his journey from working with a very large financial firm, overseeing clients accounts, and ultimately transitioning to trading his own account with consistency. Rehman walks us through some of the trades he is currently in, pointing out why he is in the position, as well as where he feels it might head. After tackling a listener question regarding Options on SPY, SH, SSO, SDS, attention turns to currencies and the plight of the Euro.