Alone in studio, Merlin dives into the mail bag to answer several listener question. First he bashes a trader for trading dangerous penny stocks, then talks about much of the intellectual discipline needed to succeed as a trader.

Merlin welcomes John back to the show to catch up on a rollercoaster of a week! The due start off looking at the Baltic Dry index and its recent ascent, followed by a look at the current status of free trade in the US. Later, they look the future with household innovations designed to reduce our costs and emissions.

Alone in studio, Merlin takes time to answer many listener questions including: 401k fears, The importance of trade planning and journaling, and some chart analysis on Gold.

Several factors are pointing to a continued dollar rally, which could pose some interesting challenges for the US economy. Tim Pesut and Merlin Rothfeld share their perspectives on the topic as well as the recent boom in shipping stocks and potential trades in the Aussie and Kiwi!

Master Trader and Award winning online educator, Gabe Velazquez joins Merlin on set to talk about the current election and market changes. The duo look at several listener questions including some price levels on Oil, and how to deal with markets at all time highs.

2015 Instructor of the Year, Kelly Boycks joins Merlin in studio to talk  about how he builds his students confidence through group trading exercises and routines. A former pilot, Mr. Boycks focuses on strict rules and discipline in order to achieve trading success.

Merlin and John take a look at the 10 major economic headwinds that face our great country, and newly elected president Donald Trump.

Master Options trader, Eric Ochotnicki, joins Merlin to talk about several key factors to Tuesday nights sharp selloff, and the logic behind the massive rally we have experienced since then! The duo also look at considerations for exiting trades and specific market demand levels.

The election results are in, and we will have a new president elect, as well as many new elected officials. Merlin and long time floor trader, Bill Henner team up to talk about how the price action today is giving clues as to further market direction, and how we should be playing it.

As America heads to the polls, Larry Jacobson and Merlin Rothfeld look at potential portfolios which will benefit from either candidate being elected. They also look at some other ballot measures which may usher in some great trading and investing opportunities.