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

How to Go Long Micron Safely

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Following a nasty sell-off, value on and off the MU stock chart can be accentuated with this well-positioned vertical.

2 Social Media Shorts: Twitter and Facebook

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Minimize risk and enjoy big profits with two bearish spreads on social media large-caps TWTR stock and FB stock.

Mine for Stronger Risk-Adjusted Profits in Freeport-McMoRan

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Once again there’s reasons to see free money for FCX stock bulls using Freeport’s options and a modified fence strategy.

Sidestep the ‘Key-Person Risk’ in JD Stock With This Trade

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Set your sights on $20 in JD stock, but play it like an options pro instead of risking it all shorting JD.com shares.

A Win-Win Options Strategy in Alphabet Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Rather than take sides in GOOGL stock, use Alphabet’s options to your advantage and profit up or down with less and contained risk.

Turn This Dip Into Profits in Ambarella Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

A crucial pivot for AMBA stock off and on the price chart sets up a bullish contrarian play using a combined spread strategy.

How to Capture Risk-Adjusted Triple-Digit Gains in Micron Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

You don’t need a breakout to capture huge returns in MU stock, but this well-positioned vertical is ready for new highs as well!

The Best Way to Play Roku Stock for Triple-Digit Gains

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Don’t let price volatility or a gorilla scare you out of buying top banana Roku. Use a modified and bullish options spread on ROKU stock instead.

2 Downtrodden Financial Stocks to Watch: CBOE and VIRT

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Get long CBOE stock and VIRT stock using two options strategies in front of a return to less-friendly market volatility.

Here’s How Bulls Should Buy Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Today

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Following a terrific 2018, it’s time for bullish investors to consider a modified options spread and keep the order of CMG stock off to the side for now.

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