Having recently taught classes in Hong King, Singapore and Jakarta, Bert shares some of his thoughts on the current market action. Bert and Merlin take a look at several currency pairs including the Euro, Yen, and Aussie dollar. All of these currencies are approaching very interesting supply and demand zones. Watch Bert and Merlin map them out and give you some potential trading ideas!

Online Trading Academy’s Chief Education Officer, Sam Seiden, joins Merlin for a look at the latest and greatest on the trading and investing front as Sam and his team have been working nonstop to create cutting edge content. The first big step was the 3-day Market Timing course which introduces people to the Core Strategy taught at Online Trading Academy. From there, students can choose their path to financial freedom. Later Sam talks about his upcoming trip to Australia.

This solo show is devoted to listener questions as many came on over the last few days. After a look at the macro picture, Merlin talks about the recent report which shows 57% of Americans have less than 25,000 saved for retirement. After outlining steps that we can each take to be ProActive, and plan for the future, he answers several questions ranging from trading plans and stop losses, to short selling.

Traders psychologist, Dr. Woody Johnson joins Merlin to help listeners address many challenges they face head on! The Dr. has worked with thousands of traders around the world to break down the core problems facing traders and help them achieve their A-game! The duo tackle several listener questions and offer suggestions to help fix the issues. This show has extensive discussions of fear & greed and how it applies to trading, stop losses, and life in general.

VP of Applied Technical Analysis at TradeStation, Stanley Dash joins Merlin for a look at what the latest and greatest innovations are with the world’s highest rated trading platform. Stan talks about a new trading product, Mini Options, and what are the basics that traders should know. Later, the duo focus on screening and filtering the markets using radar screener as well as some of the other educational resources available on the TradeStation Website.

Chief Economic Strategist at Dailyfx.com, John Kicklighter joins Merlin for a look at several major focus for today’s traders. The duo start off by looking at the current market action and the flight to risk aversion which the market has recently demonstrated. This risk aversion could cause significant market moves as traders flock to safer investments such as treasuries and the US Dollar. What does this mean for the markets going forward? Tune in and find out!

Steve Bobbitt joins Merlin for a look at the recent market action for clues as to its next move. Several significant events have happened recently which have Steve on a heightened state of alert for the next big move. Merlin and Steve take a look at the overall equity markets as well as a few individual securities including Blackberry, Finisar and more.

Minyanville.com CEO, Todd Harrison joins John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld for a show filled with heavy socionomic undertones. The tri take a look at several current market trends and social patterns which might shed some light on where the markets are headed. As always, the focus is about risk management and defining your own personal style as a trader.

Former broker and lifelong economics geek, Michael “Woody” O’Brian talks about how our financial house of cards is teetering on the verge of collapse, and what everyone should do to prepare for it. This show goes far beyond the financial markets and looks at what live would be like when the fiat money system grinds to a halt. Are you prepared?

Cory lane helps break down some options basics from disenchanted traders who took Wade Cook courses many years ago! He stresses the need for several strategies to accommodate all market phases: bullish, bearish, and neutral. Later, Merlin and Corey take a look at Tesla Motors for a listener. What’s the best strategy going forward with this stock? Tune in and find out!

Merlin takes a look at many listener questions pertaining to currencies around the world including: the Aussie, Yen, Pound and Euro. Merlin takes a look at the fundamental situations before diving into the charts for a clearer look at supply & demand levels as well as directional trades.

In response to a listener question regarding frustrating trading during these choppy times, Merlin invites 35+ year trading veteran Craig Weil to the show to talk about what traders should do in tough market conditions. Craig focuses on several key components including: Risk Management, Adhesion to a trading plan, and money management. With several examples, Craig explains he endured markets like the one we are in with good results. Later the duo take a look at several charts including: Home Depot, Wal-Mart and APOL.

John O’Donnell and Merlin talk to the President of the Mises Institute to see what his thought are on the current market situation and if there are any parallels that can be drawn from his book “Early Speculative Bubbles & Increases in the Money Supply”. Later, Merlin announces the latest winner of PowerTradingRadio’s free gold coin giveaway.

Tillie Allison joins Merlin from Houston, where she is currently looking for investment properties. Tillie discusses how real estate should be a part of one’s portfolio and the impact it can have not just from the asset appreciation perspective, but income generation as well. Later the duo talk about asset allocation and how one should play the market at these current lofty levels.

Former CME floor trader Bill Henner joins Merlin for a look at interest rate futures including the ever popular 10-year, and the less popular 5-year. Bill talks about some of the pros and cons of these instruments and breaks down some of the macro picture for the 5-year. Bill and Merlin also talk about the importance of  trading plan and how traders should build one.

Trading veteran and contributor to Power Trader Nation Steve Misic joins Merlin for a look at how Gold is impacting currencies such as the Aussie and Loonie, and what the overall prognosis is for those currencies going forward. Focus shifts to the continued run for the Yen. One listener voices frustration over continually getting stopped out of his USDJPY short positions, to which the host and his guest question his intentions and Market Timing abilities, pointing the finger squarely on the uptrend as the safer direction.

John and Merlin continue a discussion started on Thursday about Socionomics and how it may impact financial markets. The duo also discuss the aging demographics in Japan and what it might mean for their economy and global markets. Lastly, Gold takes center stage with a new gold coin winner and an update on the gold coin shortage!

Socionomics expert Euan Wilson joins Merlin for an in-depth look at what the primary differences are between Socionomics and SocioEconomics. Topics range from how TV viewing patterns are clues as to how positive or negative the current social mood is, to the war on drugs and market cycles. Viewers will get a greater understanding of how to use people’s attitudes and consumption patterns as leading indicators for the financial markets.

Steve Moses joins Merlin to talk about how his bullish spread trade was automatically closed this morning while he was teaching in San Diego, just before the market nose dived! He discusses what factors he was looking at 2 months ago which made him bullish and shares his outlook going forward. Every trader must determine which style of trading (regardless of asset class) works best for them! Steve looks at some of the earlier types of trading he has tried without much success, and why he gravitated toward spread trading.

Forbes.com contributor Ralph Benko joins Merlin and John O’Donnell for a look at real money and the new legislation working its way through congress. The Sound Dollar Act (HR1176) will add stability to our currency, and acts as a step toward a gold standard, which has been getting much attention lately. John also walks listeners through several charts which outline the importance of having a fixed reference point like gold to help price assets and see strength or weakness.

Darek and his class of ProActive Investing students join Merlin on set to talk about a wide variety of trading and investing topics. Subjects range from Portfolio analysis and Sector Rotation to strategies for active traders. Darek also shares several trade ideas with listeners based off of his analysis methodology. The current aggressive moves in Gold and Silver also provide for great conversation pieces.

Rare Coin Wholesalers Director of Economic Research, Paul Buzby, joins Merlin for a look at the hot topics currently impacting the market. The biggest agenda item is the Fed and their upcoming actions (or lack of action). Next week the Meeting minutes are being released, which could send the markets into a frenzy in either direction. Later, the duo break down the recent decline in Gold, and Paul offers an outlook that will leave many shocked!

Merlin Rothfeld opens up the Psychology couch to listeners in an attempt to shed some light on common mental problems that traders face. First is a great question about what to do when one is out of synch with the markets and getting stopped out regularly. Merlin also talks about his “Downward Spiral” he experienced as a new trader, and what he did to stop the decline! Later in the show, analysis is performed on the US Dollar vs. Commodity prices and Metals ETF’s.

“Ten Tick” Tillie Allison joins Merlin to talk about her new Investment CD titled “How To Retire With More Money Than You Need”, stressing the importance of planning and money management. Later, the duo talk about a variety of future topics including how to identify supply levels when there are NONE to be found?!? Tillie applies this to the S&P 500, before moving on to some analysis of the Aussie Dollar. The show wraps up with a look at Tillie’s favorite topic: Risk Management!

Merlin takes a look at several currencies and the global financial marketplace for trading opportunity. Starting off with the Yen, focus targets the Japanese government and BOJ for continued attempts to crush the Yen further. This activity has vaulted the Nikkei to lofty highs creating trading opportunities across the board, both long and short. Later, Merlin dives into the Pound and Aussie dollar charts for further analysis of key supply and demand levels.

Shamus kicks off the week with an in-depth look at his trading process. He is predominantly an options trader, but stresses he could NOT trade options successfully if he did not know how the underlier trades. Merlin and Shamus walk through the process from stock selection to option evaluation and execution in an attempt to help viewers understand the discipline of a true trader. The duo takes a look at the current short position they both have on Best Buy, before Shamus takes a look at a couple other potential trade setups he is currently watching.

Clem Chambers, CEO of ADVFN.com and author of several financial books joins Merlin and John to talk about Real Money, the current status of the US markets and Global currencies. Clem voices his thoughts on the Japanese Yen, and the meteoric rise of the Nikkei Index. While he recently sold his Nikkei Position, he is looking forward to buying back in when the market drops to more realistic levels. Clem also shares his thoughts on inflation vs deflation , and its impact on the global markets.

After answering several listener questions about the current market situation, Merlin addresses a very important question regarding how one identifies how much they need for retirement. Merlin Breaks it down to 4 key elements, looking at each element for solutions that are tailored to each person’s specific financial situation. While basic, these 4 components are essential at helping everyone retire with a comfortable nest egg, ideally one that will never run out of money.

After a quick look at the perpetually rallying market, Merlin and special guest Craig Weil talk about timing the markets and the perils of being to early to a trade. Craig talks about some of the conditions he is looking for that would add a higher probability that the market may sell off, if not, it appears the upside is the trend for the foreseeable future. Craig also talks about how he is “House Cleaning” his trading options by removing some securities from his watchlist.

Over the last couple weeks, may traders have sent in questions regarding automated trading and algorithms. Merlin turns to long time trading friend Trey Lazzara, President of TradeProFutures.com, to shed some light on what the current market for these products looks like. The duo discuss turnkey programs which can be bought and operated at the traders discretion, algo accounts which are simply funded and traded by the program, or services which allow you to follow other traders recommendations. Each has its own set of risks and rewards, but offers traders many choices to help automate their trading.

Walter Block is Harold E. Wirth Endowed Chair and Professor of Economics, College of Business, Loyola University 

New Orleans, and senior fellow at the Mises Institute. He earned his PhD in economics at Columbia University in 1972. 

He has taught at Rutgers, SUNY Stony Brook, Baruch CUNY, Holy Cross and the University of Central Arkansas. 

He is the author of over 400 articles in professional journals, two dozen books, and hundreds of op eds. He lectures 

widely on college campuses, delivers seminars around the world and appears regularly on television and radio shows. 

He has been a friend of Ron Paul’s since the 1970s.

Called “one of the smartest guys you never heard of on anything financial” by Herb Greenberg of CNBC, Peter is the president of Financial Insyghts, a consulting firm that advises institutional investors, corporations and public policymakers on issues affecting the financial services industry and how social mood affects decision making and the markets. 

David A. Stockman appears on Power Trading Radio with John O'Donnell to discuss his latest book which is #8 on the New York Times best sellers list The Corruption of Capitalism in America. David and John go into great detail about the current monetary policy and how the current political figures seem to have their backs against a wall. David was elected as a Michigan congressman in 1976 and joined the Reagan White House in 1981. Serving as budget director, he was one of the key architects of the Reagan Revolution. He joined Salomon Brothers in 1985 and later became one of the early partners of the Blackstone Group. During nearly two decades at Blackstone and at a firm he founded, Stockman was a private equity investor. Stockman attended Michigan State University and Harvard Divinity School and went to Washington as a congressional aide in 1970.

Guest host Mike McMahon talked about the need for financial education and the Silly patter on tv. Special Guest Brandon Tristan spoke of the need for trade review for both students and experienced traders by a coach. Mike showed some long term charts that hinted at the long awaited correction.

Merlin answers listeners questions pertaining to how one should get involved in the financial markets. Special guest Todd McClean joins the show to talk about how he helps traders find their way to profitability in the markets by building custom tailored educational solutions. These solutions are centered on risk management and Online Trading Academy’s Patent pending Supply and Demand methodology. Merlin also takes a look at a few charts sent in by listeners.

Fresh back from a Market Timing course in Saudi Arabia, Sam Seiden joins Merlin to take a look at the establishment of high probability market turning points. Sam references his days on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as his guideline for identifying order flow in the market that others do not see. Later, the duo look at a Supply & Demand Matrix, available to participants in the Mastermind Community. This took is extremely helpful at helping new traders and veterans verify their levels, clearly mapping out the roadmap for all trading styles! Sam and Merlin also talk about some of the cultural differences around the world, and the universality of trading regardless of religion, ethnicity, or social class.

Trader Scott Greer joins Merlin to discuss a variety of trading products including Currencies, futures and equities. Scott talks about some of his personal preferences and learning lessons which have helped him find consistency in the markets. Scott will be hosting an event Tuesday April 30^th to talk about his trials and tribulations as a new trader, and what others can expect in their journey. The duo look at the Japanese yen, S&P 500 futures and other instruments.

With his feet firmly planted in the US, British currency expert Sam Evans joins Merlin to talk about a discussion started several weeks back regarding trading of cross pairs. Sam points out the tremendous trading opportunity that some crosses provide, but cautions traders that some pairs are far too volatile and illiquid. Traders must learn how to filter out these rouge pairs and find the high probability trading opportunities. Sam and Merlin also take a look at the Euro and the CADJPY for trading opportunities.

Veteran Trader, Mike McMahon joins Merlin to talk about his upcoming special event where he will field an open Q&A session with Online Trading Academy Graduates. Merlin starts the Q&A off with an inquiry as to what traders should do when they experience the dreaded “Downward Spiral”. Mike also helps Merlin answer listener questions on a couple of current market situations including: Netflix earnings, General Electric, and Caterpillar.

Money Manager Ken Gerbino joins Merlin and John for a look at the current gold situation and macro market outlook. Focus lands on Gold and the gold mining business for trading opportunities as Wednesday’s guest Doug Casey was saying that gold miners are a good buy, an opinion not shared by all! John and Ken also look at the flaws of fiat currency, and the impacts of currency manipulation may have on Japan and other countries around the world.

Tillie Allison joins Merlin to talk about a variety of topics including Trade management, Portfolio rebalancing and how to position ones portfolio in light of the increased market volatility. Tillie also shares her thoughts on Doug Casey’s opinions about investing in the bond market, an area Tillie feels is very risky right now. To wrap things up, Tillie talks about her new DVD on wealth Management titled: “How to Retire With More Money Than You Need”. Catchy huh?!?

New York Times bestselling author, Doug Casey joins John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld to talk about his new book titled “Totally Incorrect”, a stern look at what is wrong with many areas of our world. Doug  and crew also look at the recent decline in commodities, in particular gold and gold miners for trading and investing opportunities. As well as the macro picture for our financial markets here in the states.

John Kicklighter, Chief Currency strategist at Dailyfx.com, joins Merlin for a look at the disconnection between many stalwart market relationships, including gold, the dollar, commodities and more! John talks about risk events coming up which could add an element of opportunity/unpredictability going forward. The duo look at many market relationships and identify important levels on several currency pairs.

Back in 1986, Rodney Dangerfield pulled off the impossible dive, the “Triple Lindy” to save his school. Today, it looks like Gold is in the midst of just such a historic dive! 22 year CBOE veteran Marty Dim joins Merlin to talk about the actions of gold and the equity markets as a whole. The duo look at supply & demand concepts and the integration of chart patterns as well as technical indicators for enhanced probability.

Tickers: GLD, GDX, SPY

Disclosure: Merlin is short SPY, long GDX

John and Merlin welcome President and CEO of Puplava Financial Services! The trio take a look at many macro issues such as the current selloffs in gold and silver and the miners that are digging it out of the ground! Later they look at “Margin of Safety” and how it impacts trading decisions & evaluation. Jim also uses this tool as a odds enhancer  to further increase his probability of being on the right side of the trade, and helping refine his entries in supply and demand zones. Jim also gives his forecast for the equity markets going forward which will surprise many viewers!

Michael Atias of OTA Tax Pro’s addresses listener questions regarding trader taxation as the final few days until April 15^th tick away. Michael talks about audit probabilities for those who file extensions, the monetary impacts of trading futures contracts (1256 contracts) vs. other assets such as stocks , options or currencies, and what are the pros and cons of taking withholdings on you pay check.

Merlin starts off with a quick look at bitcoins and their place in our current markets: Boom or Bubble? Later Mike McMahon joins the show to talk about the new online trading labs he has been teaching, helping students around the world handle live trading with real money from nearly anywhere in the world. Mike and Merlin discuss the importance of level2 information before moving on to the current market situation and Mikes surprising forecast for the S&P 500.

Merlin takes a look at some of the major international news headlines before diving into analysis of several major currency pairs including GBPUSD, EURUSD, USDJPY. Later, he addresses the topic of Cross Currency Pairs, addressing some of the pros and cons of trading such securities. Merlin answers several listener questions about specific securities including: GE. FTI, CLH, CLB, AAPL and more.

Continuing Fridays crucial rally off the lows for the past month, The markets collectively moved higher, once again challenging all time highs. To help analyze the market, Scott McCormick joins Power Trading Radio from his class in Dallas Texas. The duo take a look at the proper manner to trade gapping securities, Best Buys stellar rise, Google and Apple. Sprinkle on a little about market and currency correlation, and you have the makings for a great show!

John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld welcome trader/author Todd Wood to Power Trading Radio to talk about his new book “Currency”. The trio discuss the impact of fiscal and monetary policy on the dollar and its weakening global dominance as the world currency. Later, Merlin announces another gold coin winner, bringing the total number of gold coins won by listeners to 26! Are you next?

Chief Education, Products, and Services Officer and Instructor at Online Trading Academy, Sam Seiden joins Merlin to talk about some of the pitfalls of historical investment models, and what individuals should do to take control of their financial future. This includes unorthodox investments as using Options in your retirement accounts and creating your own Annuity. Why would one want to create their own annuity? Sam explains why on this wealth management focused show.

John O’Donnell and Merlin take a look at arguments for macroeconomic issues pushing the markets to all time highs, as well as what factors could cause it to collapse. From Copper and other commodities to Unemployment numbers, the market is giving us many signs, it’s up to each of us to compile the data and determine how to position ourselves going forward.

25 year CME & CBOT veteran Bill Henner joins Merlin to talk about the recent declines in Corn and what trading opportunities moves like that provide, as well as how to adapt to relationship changes such as the disconnect between copper and the Dow over the last few months. Later, the duo look at several currencies including the Euro, US Dollar, AussieYen and much more!

With the new release of her book “Trade Like a Pirate: 67 Golden Nuggets To Simplify Your Trading”, Debbie Hague spends a few minutes with Merlin talking about the inspiration behind the book and its intended purposes. Merlin and Debbie address the first Golden Nugget in her book offering some insight to the viewers of what they can expect when they get their hands on the book. After several market stories and lessons, Merlin and Debbie then focus on several listener questions ranging from Apple, to LSG and IBM.

Pete Earle (PeterCEarle.com) is a trader, analyst and writer focusing on economics and history from the Austrian School and historical revisionist perspectives. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, an MBA, and a smattering of courses in programming and algorithms. He resides in the New York metropolitan area.

In response to a listener question about which metal is a better investment: Gold or Silver, Merlin brings on local expert Paul Buzby to help clear up things. Mr. Buzby, Director of Economic Research at Rare Coin Wholesalers breaks down the differences between Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Palladium, outlining the pros and cons of each metal from a market perspective. He also bring on a wide assortment of coins ranging from common American Eagle Gold to extremely rare coins, some worth over $500,000! Merlin and Paul talk about using coins (common or rare) as a supplement for ones portfolio and even a hedge should markets take a nosedive! Tune in and get a glimpse of this Million Dollar coin lineup!

Merlin takes a look at several factors facing the markets going forward such as: Industrial Production, Copper, Consumer Staples, Healthcare and the US Dollar. All of which point to further pressure on the markets! He addresses these pressures from an investors perspective and a short term traders perspective with very different results. Merlin also fields many listener questions about current market trajectory, When to buy back in, and what’s the best defensive play right now!

As more details emerge about the financial situation in Cyprus, speculation turns to other potential bank runs around the globe. DailyFX.com Chief Currency Strategist, John Kicklighter joins Merlin to look at what the global impact of the European situation is, as well as what might be the best opportunities. Later, Merlin and John take a look at a variety of currencies including: Euro, Yen, Pound and more. Ultimately, focus is pointed at the fed and their mammoth purchases designed to keep America afloat, but what happens when they unwind their holdings!?! Tune in to find out!

Straight from teaching an Online Trading Academy Platform Immersion course in Irvine California, Derek Zelek joins Merlin to talk about some of the advantages and disadvantages of automating trading strategies.  Many traders believe automation is the secret to consistency as well as removing emotions from their trading.  Merlin and Derek show a couple of examples of automated strategies and are quick to point out the shortcomings and flaws in the data that many traders input.

Minyanville.com CEO Todd Harrison joins Merlin and John to talk about socionomics and the financial markets. After a look at social mood factors which impact the markets, the trio look at look at a wide variety of current issues including the mess in Cyprus and a look at how the hedge fund industry has adapted to market changes, a lesson that all proprietary traders should learn!

Diana Hill joins Merlin to talk about the surprising lack of housing inventory, leading to bidding wars in parts of the country. This is a stark contrast to the expectations of Massive shadow inventory just a couple years ago! This market stability has helped the financial markets rally to historical highs, and possibly eclipse them! Diana talks about how china has entire cities which are empty, representing a different type of inventory: Ghost Inventory!

Tillie Allison joins Merlin for a look at the futures markets and the origins of her nickname “10 Tick”. Tillie addresses some of the money management issues she addressed early on as well as how she handled adjustments to her trading style based off of missing trades. In many cases, trades were missed by a only one tick, which is a problem for many traders. Tillie also talks briefly about how she could see her orders on the dome in the futures market.

With one day until a bevy of FOMC announcements, Merlin dives into a bunch of listener questions across several different asset classes. To begin with, Merlin takes a look at the current market setup, with a big focus on the issues facing Cypress and their banking situation. Next, he looks at what some of the risks are for trading Futures in the overnight session, which includes the indexes and currencies. Finally, a look at the broke relationship between the Euro and the S&P500 and what it may mean for markets going forward.

Scott McCormick and Merlin kick things off with a look at some important risk & money management lessons from their trading pasts and what traders should do to avoid these mistakes. Later, Scott offers some insights into multiple time frame analysis before drawing some great parallels to the market cycles from 1960-1982. A cycle that is very similar to what we are seeing in our current market.

Alan Hall began studying Elliott wave analysis and socionomics after meeting Bob Prechter in 1995. Alan’s grasp of socionomics made it easy for him to recognize the escalating housing mania, thus in 2004 he closed his building business and soon joined the Elliott Wave International staff as a writer. He received his degree in Fine Arts from Berry College, graduating into the world of the 1970s bear market. His range of job experiences spans from outdoor therapeutic counselor to decades as a custom homebuilder/designer. Alan wrote the lead articles for the inaugural issues of The Socionomist in May and June 2009. Since then, his article topics have showcased the wide range and deep applicability of the socionomic perspective. Alan has traveled widely, and been a contributor to Global Market Perspective, The European Financial Forecast and The Elliott Wave Theorist. Alan does a wide variety of research aimed at demonstrating the utility of socionomic theory.

Bob Dunn joins Merlin to talk about how, as a floor trader on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, he anticipated traders actions as markets approached key levels. This was done with a combination of news headlines as well as watching the actions of his fellow traders as they lured in unsuspecting traders. Once they brought in as many people as possible, they would work to shake them out! Bob also goes on to talk about the recent market activity and how he would trade it going forward, especially with the gap that happened today!

The VIX hit an intraday low of 11.83, levels not seen in over 6 years! This makes buying options on the major market indexes very inexpensive! If you feel that the markets are a bit frothy, and might correct a bit, you should look to options for insurance! Steve Moses joins Merlin to talk about market volatility and his most recent posting in Power Trader Nation, in which he maps out a nice trade on PCP which might be of interest to traders. Steve and Merlin also talk about “the Greeks” and their significance on options trading before moving onto current market analysis.

Currency trader Steve Misic joins Merlin to talk a little bit about his weekly blog on Power Trading Nation, which highlights 7 different securities over a variety of asset classes. Focus shifts to the Pound which has been dropping like a stone due to so some bad economic data, then onto the US dollar vs. the Yen which has been taking off and has showed no signs of stalling out yet! Steve and Merlin look at key levels and offer trading tips, all with a strict emphasis on risk management!

3^rd generation trader, Dan Sugar joins Merlin to talk about what is going on in the equity markets with analysis if Apple, Sandisk, Whole Foods, S&P 500 and much more. Dan shares his thoughts on market correlations between the 4 major indexes and how to decipher that information to produce trading opportunities.

As the Dow rockets to historic highs, John presents a list of comparisons between the 14,165 Dow mark back in 2007 vs. 2013. Things don’t look as good from a fundamental perspective as they did just 6 short years ago. The duo debate the strengths and weakness of both markets and offer suggestions for trading going forward. In response to a listener question about the next great developing country to invest in, John offers 2 that would most likely NOT be on your watch list, while Merlin feels more comfortable with his choice! Merlin also announces our Newest Gold Coin winner!!! Is it You?

Merlin shares with listeners some of the factors which led him to make drastic changes to his 401k plan this morning and what his expectations are going forward. Focus shifts to market timing the broader markets and why one needs to be careful using traditional sector rotational models. These models must be adapted to each investors risk profile and investment objective! Merlin takes many listener questions to heart and answers them with examples in his own portfolio.

Michael Young joins Merlin to talk about the crazy price action in the markets which has presented him and his students with some great trading opportunities! Michael also talks about a trade he is currency in on TEVA, sharing a lesson in patience and scaling out of a position. Later, focus turns to a listener question about which options to use to protect their portfolio at this moment in time.

Merlin and Brandon start things off with a brief discussion about trading Spot FX vs. Currency Futures. Later, Brandon talks about a trade that they were looking to make in the Futures XLT this morning on the Swiss Franc. The trade didn’t meet all of Brandon’s requirements for entry, therefore the room passed, and good thing! This was a great lesson for the students in patience & discipline! Merlin brings up more listener questions regarding the Euro, Yen, Aussie and other currencies which Brandon analyzes for possible supply and demand levels.

Despite confusing and erratic markets, long time trader Craig Weil reiterates that all is normal. He points out that things are always changing and we must adapt to these changes, that’s our job as traders!  Craig and Merlin take a look at a listener question regarding Apple, and identify some very attractive levels that could be significant going forward. They also talk a bit about using indicators such as Bollinger bands, CCI, and Japanese candlestick patterns as odds enhancers. Finally the duo looks at Facebook and Google to help answer more listener questions.

Robert Blumen Joins the show to talk about his recent articles on Mises.org pertaining to Deflation and its impact on the economy. John and Merlin weigh in with additional pros and cons in the debate as well as a focus on the pricing of Gold and other metals. These pricing models distort the real supply and demand of gold and may offer some answers for the gold bugs out there! Later, Merlin announces this week’s gold coin winner, who comes from a Very Golden city!!

30+ trading veteran Bob Dunn shares stories from his days on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and CBOT. Bob and Merlin discuss the strategic advantage that floor traders had with regards to breaking down actual order flow in the market place. This same methodology is translated to charts and is the fundamental philosophy behind Online Trading Academy’s trading methodology. Bob also talks about the great trading week he and his class are having, as well as offering his thoughts as to where the markets are headed.

Tillie Allison joins the show to talk about how she has specific goals and objectives for different asset classes when trading. Using a mix of Futures and Options to accomplish her trading and investment objectives, Tillie shares why she segments the assets in each account. The duo talk about market correlation, looking at the Russell 2000, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow for guidance of where the markets may be headed. Finally, Tillie talks about her upcoming Hour with the Pros, where she will be calling out key levels on the major indexes.

FX Street award winner Sam Evans joins the show to talk about how he utilizes fundamental information when evaluating trades. The duo then goes on to take a look at three currency pairs drawing most of the global attention. GBPUSD, EURUSD, USDJPY. Sam marks up some charts, looking for key supply and demand levels for future entries.

Markets sold off hard due to macroeconomic issues in Europe, Merlin takes a look at these issues as well as other noteworthy question from listeners. One in particular about Order Routing and after hours transactions, sparks a discussion between Merlin and Scott McCormick about the importance of proper order routing. Scott, gives examples of trades he made in his ProTrader Class in Sacramento California this morning. Later, the duo talk about current markets and the importance of understanding Impulse and corrective phases in the market.

4 months after the presidential election, Merlin reviews the 2 portfolios he built to represent a Republican vs. Democratic victory. The results were surprising, and illustrate why we need to use historical lessons to help with futures trades! Later Merlin shares some of his trading experiences with regards to the differences between day & Swing Trading, then onto explain the differences between Earnings Per Share and Revenues. Finally, Merlin announces the Gold coin winner for this week! Is it you?!?

Over the past few weeks, many questions have been coming in regarding the intricacies of a traders routine: How to make one, What to include, What are the psychological impacts. Dr. Woody Johnson joins Merlin to tackle some of these questions live on air. The duo takes a look at several other common trader problems offering personal experiences and solutions in an effort to help traders get on the right track.

The relentless surge in the markets took a swift step back as the markets sold off over 1% on news the Fed may slow its purchasing program which has acted as a catalyst for the current ascent. Steve Moses joins the show to take a look at the current volatility state of the market. Is it too late to buy some protection for your portfolio? Or are options still relatively cheap? The duo covers this as well as looks at some of Steve’s current trades and potential market setups.

Special guest and market veteran Martin Dim and Merlin Rothfeld look at similar market conditions from the past. From 1965-1983 the markets performed the same basic action: Rally to a high, fall back 20-40%, then try again. Every time it broke or challenged a high, it crashed hard. Are these markets different? Will we suffer the same fate? What steps should traders and investors take to protect themselves? These questions and more answered on this episode of Power Trading Radio!

Mark Thornton is an American economist of the Austrian School. Thornton has been described by the Advocates for Self-Government as "one of America's experts on the economics of illegal drugs." Thornton has written extensively on that topic, as well as on the economics of the American Civil War, economic bubbles, public finance and is an expert on topics that include the Iron Law of Prohibition, the Skyscraper Index and Richard Cantillon. He is a Senior Fellow with the Ludwig von Mises Institute.

Merlin addresses a couple listener questions to shed some light on 2 very popular ways of investing. The first deals with William O’Neil’s CANSLIM methodology which uses many different fundamental analysis ratios to find good candidates. Merlin explains them all and offers listeners suggestions on how to make that method even better. Later, a listener shares an email he received pumping several different stocks as the “Must buy investments”. Merlin talks about the perils of trading using this type of information, and is quick to point out that they are not ALL bad, just most of them! An astute trader can occasionally find decent trading opportunities, but they must have rules and strategies which they follow. These rules can be applied to the “Junk Mail”, weeding out pump and dump trades and focusing on High probability, low risk trading opportunities.

Brandon Wendell, CMT and XLT instructor, joins Merlin to talk about the huge surge in the 10-year bond rates and what that means for the markets. Could it be giving traders a sign of a much bigger move? Later the duo discuss the recent trades and setups that Brandon has been taking in his XLT Online Mentoring program as well as a Great Oil traded that he took in his Futures trading class this morning. Later, He explains the differences between adjusted and un-adjusted futures data and explains their usage.

John Kicklighter, Sr. Currency Strategies at Dailyfx.com, joins Merlin Rothfeld for an in-depth look at several currency pairs using a mix of technical & Fundamental analysis. John offers insights into the current trajectory of the ballistic USDJPY, looking at several macro factors which may keep the long term prognosis rather bullish. Later The duo look at the Pound and Euro, offering insights as to where these currencies and economies may be headed.

Debi Hague joins Merlin to talk about how she finds trading opportunities, and the upcoming release of her new book “Trade like a Pirate”. After answering a listener question regarding KLAC, Debi points out how important it is to look at what industry/sector the security is in before you make your trading decision. Looking for relative strength for stocks and other assets is important to keep you in strong stocks and out of poor performing ones. This also applies to the Major indexes.

Merlin and John are joined by Dr. Joseph Salerno, economics professor and author of “Money: Sound & Unsound” for an informative session of Power Trading Radio. The trio discuss the Fractional reserve system & the Fed’s role on market manipulation, the impact of going back on the gold standard, solutions for market recovery including the inevitable recession that will come when the fed unwinds its balance sheet.

Paul Buzby, Director of Economic Research at Rare Coin Wholesalers, joins Merlin to break down his recent blog post which addresses 3 key things that will get the American economy back on track. The statistics are staggering, and will potentially propel these markets much higher. Paul also takes a look at some of the key red flags that new coin investors should watch out for when entering in the coin market. After taking a look at a live coin trading account with impressive results on the Rare Coin Wholesalers website, Paul talks about the $10 million dollar silver coin which sold last week, setting the market record!

Jeff Manson joins Merlin to talk about his involvement in the highly touted ProPick’s and Mastermind Community. Jeff explains how he urges students to journal at least 100 ProPick trades, mapping out all variables and then following their progression and tracking results. This detailed reporting will help traders master their craft, as well as enable them to more easily identify high probability trading opportunities. Later, Merlin and Jeff break down current market action for clues as to future direction.

As the Japanese Yen continues its parabolic decline, global currencies are rocketing in value. Special guest Rehman Moledina joins Merlin to talk about this currency and many others, all with the intent of finding high probability, low risk trading opportunities. After fielding several questions from listeners, Rehman talks about the pairs he trades and more importantly WHY he trades them!

Michael Atias of OTA Tax Pros joins the show to talk about some of the new taxes that came into play as the new year started, as well as implemented on behalf of the Fiscal Cliff. It is important for everyone, whether you’re a trader or not, to plan out your taxes in advance and implement strategies to save you more money. One of these strategies is to incorporate, or use a corporate entity for your personal business. Michael gives listeners a basic example of what one might expect to pay both as an individual investor, or as a corporation. The savings is incredible! Each person will have a different situation and should attend OTA Tax Pro’s free online webinar to learn more. Click here to register for the next free seminar: www.otataxpros.com

February starts off with a bang as markets rally sharply on market optimism. Dr. John Cochran joins the show to discuss the differences between Keynes and Hayek, and how the policies of either party are impacting the business cycles of our current markets. John O’Donnell and Dr. Cochran look into the Keynesian model and how it may be altering these cycles and what investors should be looking for going ahead.

Merlin takes a deep look at how the financial industry preys off of long term investors insecurities with regards to their retirement accounts. They constantly tell investors that they need to put more money into their retirement, or risk not having enough money to retire on time. Truth is, they probably are putting in enough money, just not getting the Rate of Return that they desire. Merlin points out current retirement trends which may cause listeners to rethink their level of inactivity in their retirement accounts.

37 year trading veteran, Michael Young joins Merlin to talk about one of the most common mistakes that options traders make: Trading when things are ridiculously high! Not trading, but buying options when the premium is astronomical. Michael offers some solutions and uses examples with the current earnings announcement of Amazon. Michael & Merlin then go onto analyzing the current market for key levels and trading ideas.

Testing out some new video technology, Sam Evans joins Power Trading Radio live from London! Sam and Merlin take a look at the recent discussion of the UK pulling out of the Euro and its implications for the Pound. Later the duo takes a look at the Euro and its recent surge to the upside. After a quick look at the languishing dollar index, focus shifts to the Yen and its recent plummet against the Euro and especially the US dollar.

All seasoned traders understand how the broader markets influence individual equities and how it can clue you to rotation changes within asset classes. Scott McCormick joins Merlin to talk about how he uses market timing and rotation models to anticipate market direction on both long and short term time frames. Scott and Merlin also take a look at Apple and its current trajectory offering potential targets and buy points going forward.

Douglas E. French is senior editor of the Laissez Faire Club, joins John O’Donnell and Merlin Rothfeld to take a look at the progression of Austrian Economics, and the evolution of markets. Diving into Mr. French’s new book, “The Failure of Common Knowledge” the trio look at several erroneous entrenched belief system in society including: You need a college degree to be successful, Markets always go up, and several more. The truth is, market awareness and timing are keys to helping you ride out any market downturns with above average returns.

Every now and again, a new asset class pops up which grabs the attention of investors. REIT’s are by no means a new concept, but there are subsets within the asset class which have investors jumping for joy. The residential REIT allows investors exposure to the residential housing market in the form of property flipping or rental market. For those of you who want to flip houses, but not lay out the capital, this could prove to be a great opportunity! Diana also shares her thoughts on the current housing markets and updates listeners on her upcoming Online Class.