Michael McFarlin

About the Author

Michael McFarlin

Michael McFarlin joined Futures in 2010 after graduating summa cum laude from Trinity International University, where he majored in English/Communication. With the launch of the new web platform, Michael serves as web editor for the site and will continue to work on the magazine, where he focuses on the Markets and Trading 101 features. He also served as a member of the Wisconsin National Guard from 2007 to 2010. mmcfarlin@futuresmag.com

• Trading Places: Judd Gregg named SIFMA CEO

  By Michael McFarlin  |  May 24, 2013

  A look at important hires and promotions around the trading industry including Judd Gregg's appointment as CEO at SIFMA.

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  New for Traders: CBOE launches 10-year Treasury volatility index

  By Michael McFarlin  |  May 24, 2013

  A wrap-up of new products and services from around the trading industry.

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  5 basic options strategies explained

  By Michael McFarlin  |  May 24, 2013

  Take your options trading beyond vanilla calls and puts to better manage risk with these five basic strategies.

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  New for Traders: BOX to offer jumbo options

  By Michael McFarlin  |  May 17, 2013

  A look at new products and services around the trading world.

• Trading Places: Michael Markowitz named president at Horizon Cash Management

  By Michael McFarlin  |  May 17, 2013

  Round-up of promotions and hires from around the trading industry.

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  New for Traders: ICE to cut grain trading hours

  By Michael McFarlin  |  May 3, 2013

  A wrap-up of new products and services from around the trading industry.

• Trading Places: Cangemi named CEO of UK-based ConvergEx

  By Michael McFarlin  |  May 3, 2013

  A wrap-up of hires and promotions from around the trading industry.

• 10 pearls of wisdom for trading metals

  By Michael McFarlin  |  April 24, 2013

  Traders always are looking for an edge. One of the simplest things you can do is to be consistent with a checklist. Here’s what George Gero checks every day before making a trade.

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  New For Traders: ISE to open new options exchange

  By Michael McFarlin  |  April 19, 2013

  New products, services and announcements from around the trading world.

• Trading Places: Parente named chairman at BM&F

  By Michael McFarlin  |  April 19, 2013

  Wrap-up of hires and promotions from around in the industry.