Take an in depth look into the market with Mike McMahon and Craig Weil.

Tillie talks about some of the personal market highlights for her, and other market events. The focus then shifts to asset allocation models, and how we need to have a custom model that is tailored to our personal needs. Tillie breaks down some of the rates of return of the different asset classes. PowerPick: None

Don revisits the trade he talked about the last time he was on Power Trading Radio, which was buying ANF because of the potential move in Cotton. AFN rallied over 50% since then! They also look at how contracts are evaluated and what capital requirements are in an attempt to understand the risk exposure on each asset class. PowerPick: None! Make it a 3 day weekend!

Brandon and Merlin look at the relationships between top level asset classes such as Stocks, Indexes, Futures, Bonds and Currencies. These relationships can lead to higher probability, lower risk trades in all asset classes. Brandon walks us through Wednesdays routine for his XLT students, and discusses a trade made by fellow XLT instructor Sam Evans. PowerPick: AUDCAD

Jeff Manson joins Merlin to kick off the trading week with an emphasis on stocks. The two talk about market behavior around the holidays, and what one can do to help minimize risk at these very predictable times of year. Jeff discusses some recent trading activity from the XLT (Extended Learning Track) mentoring program, as well as a unique chart formation that is setting up on EBAY. PowerPick: STJ

Vicktor looks at the essential steps that beginning traders and investors must take to ensure success in trading. Many learn from a book or CD, yet have no real guidance. Vicktor talks about the role of having an Education Counselor to help steer traders down the correct path to financial success. PowerProspects: FBR, ABX, CTAS

Most lost money in that time period by buying and holding stocks, like they were told by their advisors. By applying a trading strategy, one could have achieved significant returns in the same timeframe that others lost. Merlin looks at MACD, Moving Averages, DMI and others to give you an idea of what a basic strategy is. PowerPick:SSRI

John O'Donnell Interviews the Founder and President of Online Trading Academy, Eyal Shahar.