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Merlin starts off today’s show by catching up on some listeners questions pertaining to current markets. Paul Orme Joins Merlin to talk about the Baby Boomers hitting retirement and some of the things to watch out for. They later explore what are some of important factors in understanding what your personal ROR (Rate of Return) is. PowerPick: No pick today

Michael Young joins Merlin Rothfeld to talk about his transition from 25 years of trading on the CBOE, to screen based trading. While there are some dramatic changes, many components remain the same. Michael takes a look at how current volatility provides a good time to be trading options. PowerPick: EQR

Merlin starts the show with a Rip on Penny Stock Traders, and people who trade off of losers stock tips. Then the fun begins as Merlin is joined by seasoned veteran currency trader, Steve Misic. They dive into topics ranging from Gold and the US dollar to Oil and the Canadian dollar. Steve also offers his insights into the Euro and Yen. PowerPick: USDJPY

Merlin addresses many listeners questions regarding Order Routing, Level 2 and Nasdaq Total view. These tools offer some significant competitive advantages for those who know how to use them properly. We also look at a trade that was made today using sector strength filtering that we have been talking on PTR for the past couple weeks. PowerPick: MRK

Merlin Rothfeld starts off looking at sector dominance, and how it can benefit traders in finding high probability, low risk trades. Sam Seiden joins to share some of his experiences from the CME trading floor, and how mentors have helped him hone his skills. We look at the current status of the markets and how one may chose to trade it given this information. PowerPick: SLE

Merlin tackles a variety of listeners call in questions, ranging from Futures Margin requirements, to Forex Volume reading.  Then addresses a listeners portfolio, breaking it down and looking at a variety of asset allocation models that may better suit that investment objective. PowerPick: CVH

Veteran CME floor trader Bob Dunn joins Merlin to talk about his time on the trading floor, and some of the differences between floor based and screen based trading. Bob and Merlin look at how the Market Matrix and Level 2 screens can give you a competitive advantage if used properly. PowerPick: QQQQ

Over the past few weeks, many have expressed interest in the Iraqi Dinar as a potential trading vehicle. Merlin and Justin Krebs address many concerns about that particular investment opportunity, both good and bad! Justin looks at some of the recent developments in China: such as the creation of a currency pair with Russia, thus eliminating the Dollar as the primary currency. This poses interesting implications for Australia, Japan, and the United States! PowerPick: USDJPY

Merlin is joined by long time Equity trader John Barrett. Both share their thoughts on where they see the markets going in 2011, and what are some of the important factors looking forward. John shares his technique of sector filtering to find trading opportunities, both long and short! PowerPick: GM

Guest Host Mike McMahon wraps up the year with a deeper look at how You CAN Make More Money With Your Money in the markets. Special Guest Len Ostrowsky, Financial Advisor , OTA Instructor and Head of the OTA Investing Dept., bring his many years of experience to the show on how You can be a better and more successful investor. Len also hits the salient points of finding your Real Rate of Return and how to determine “risk-On” – “Risk-Off” by the numbers. Listen to the show for a very special Power Pick! Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year from all of us at Power Trading Radio!