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

• 

  10 basic options strategies

  By Michael McFarlin  |  September 5, 2012

  Unlike most other markets, the options market continues to expand. To help you get a head-start, here are 10 basic option strategies every trader should understand.

• 

  How safe are your funds?

  By Michael McFarlin  |  August 30, 2012

  In the wake of customer funds missing at MF Global and apparent misappropriation and fraud at PFGBest, the futures industry has felt a one-two punch to the supposed bulwark surrounding customer funds.

• New for Traders: Week ending August 24

  By Michael McFarlin, Alanna Byrne  |  August 24, 2012

  Wrap-up of new products and services from around the industry.

• 

  Bernanke defends Fed’s independence in letter to Issa

  By Michael McFarlin  |  August 24, 2012

  In what is becoming a yearly tradition, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke’s policy came under scrutiny by Congressional Republican leaders.

• Trading Places: Ray to head up new CME European exchange

  By Michael McFarlin, Alanna Byrne  |  August 24, 2012

  Wrap-up of promotions and moves from around the industry.

• New for Traders: Week ending August 17

  By Michael McFarlin  |  August 17, 2012

  Wrap-up of new products and services from around the industry.

• Trading Places: Fix takes up lead at Dubai Mercantile Exchange

  By Michael McFarlin  |  August 17, 2012

  Wrap-up of promotions and moves from around the industry.

• 

  MF Global trustee partners with customers’ lawsuit

  By Michael McFarlin  |  August 15, 2012

  MF Global Inc. Trustee James Giddens announced an agreement to cooperate and participate in an already pending lawsuit against former MF Global executives.

• New for Traders: Week ending August 10

  By Michael McFarlin  |  August 10, 2012

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

• Trading Places: Fitzsimmons takes lead at startup Optionshop

  By Michael McFarlin  |  August 10, 2012

  A round-up of industry moves and promotions.