The Network

The WLF Futures, Options and Forex Education Network^TM is a collection of high-content, educational web sites first established in 1996 and designed to teach beginning traders about commodity futures, options on futures, forex and more. The WLF Futures, Options and Forex Education Network is owned by World Link Futures, Inc.

World Link Futures, Inc. is a licensed educational Commodity Trading Advisor, the regulatory classification for a commodity futures and options trading professional, that was co-founded by Mr. Rick Thachuk who currently serves as President. It is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the United States commodities markets, and it complies with regulations promulgated by the National Futures Association (NFA). The NFA, in addition to regulating the industry, promotes just and equitable principles of trade and, in general, protects the public interest.

The NFA registration number of World Link Futures, Inc. is 271581. Any individual can access the NFA web site at www.nfa.futures.org and perform a disciplinary background check on the Company. After over 13 years in business, World Link Futures is proud to have a clean disciplinary record. This is rare within the industry and testifies to the high level of professionalism and business ethics that the Company employs in all of its dealings.

The WLF Futures, Options and Forex Education Network was formed in New York City by individuals having over 15 years experience in the commodities and brokerage industry. The Network draws upon a wealth of experience of its employees that includes: proprietary trading in the trading pits of Chicago, electronic brokerage of government debt obligations and a professional economist at a central bank and a major New York commodity exchange.

Among its many accolades and achievements, the Network is typically ranked as the top futures trading site for the beginner among the major internet search engines. It often appears as a source for articles or comments in leading industry magazines such as Futures Magazine, was praised by the Wall Street Journal for being comprehensive and easy-to-grasp and is referenced by over 235 external web sites (as of January 2010).