Chris Tyler

Chris Tyler

InvestorPlace Contributor

Chris Tyler, a Wall Street veteran of more than 20 years, began his career in the financial markets working on the trading floor of the AMEX in New York as an equity option market maker at Interactive Brokers’ floor trading unit Timber Hill LLC.

After moving to San Francisco to make markets on the P-Coast exchange during the dot-com craze and spending nearly a decade working in names like Philip Morris, Seagate and Compaq, Chris hung up his smock and trading badge, but not his passion for options and the markets.

Since exiting the floor, and for the better part of the past dozen years, Chris has worked as an option and market strategist, writing analyses for Trading Markets, Charles Schwab subsidiary Optionetics and as a featured columnist at Investor’s Business Daily.

Aside from offering his trading insights at InvestorPlace.com, Chris is currently studying for his Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA) designation, manages investments for closely held accounts and offers his services as an investment strategist to GLJ Advisors, a CA based RIA.

Chris, his wife and blue heeler live in the Pacific NW. And if you can’t follow him around in your own VW Vanagon or Westfalia, feel free to follow him on Twitter via @Options_CAT.

Recent Articles

With Costco Stock, Name Your Price and Save Big

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Costco stock is cheaper, but if investors want a bargain a COST credit put spread is the right kind of merchandise to own.

Sorry Mike Pence, GOOGL Stock Was Already a Short

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Respect the price chart if nothing else in GOOGL stock. You can profit as a turncoat bear -- but one willing to be a patriotic bull at more opportune prices.

Pile Into Alibaba Stock Before Its Bullish Run

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Don’t turn a blind eye to the risk in Alibaba stock, but that shouldn’t stop bullish BABA stock investors from using the options market to make their move.

These Two Semiconductor Stocks Will Lead to Great Profits

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Both of these semiconductor stocks offer good value off and on the price chart. Here's why investors shouldn't be too quick to write them off.

An Early Christmas Gift in Nvidia Stock for Bulls

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Don’t let the market spook you, take advantage of continued upside and other seasonal niceties with a well-placed options spread as NVDA stock breaks out.

Order a Meal in Chipotle Stock for $1.50

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Don’t just get long CMG stock. Instead, order a well-placed bullish spread combination from Chipotle’s options menu.

How to Buy Lululemon Stock Without Sweating It

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Don’t sweat a stretched LULU stock snapping at some bulls -- try on this smartly designed play to profit with confidence.

Thank Wall Street Later, Buy Arista Stock Today

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

ANET stock has a lot going for it off and on the price chart, but investors may still want to position with an Arista bull call spread for stronger risk-adjusted returns.

Bring Good Things to Life in General Electric Stock — As a Bear

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

For trend traders, a long put strategy is one solid way to capitalize on GE stock continuing to bring good things to life ... for bears.

Bet on Red in Wynn Stock, And Just Bet on Las Vegas Sands

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Casino stocks are in the red, but a contrasting pairs trade in LVS stock and WYNN stock looks like the proper betting strategy in today’s market.

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