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

Here’s Why You Should Like Momo Stock Today!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Wall Street didn’t like the news in MOMO stock, but that could offer serious profits for bullish investors willing to buy growth at value levels using this strategy.

How to Play $1 Trillion in MSFT Stock Today

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Following earnings, Wall Street is promoting a $1.0 trillion market cap for MSFT stock, but investors would be smart to hedge that enthusiasm with a collar strategy

Caterpillar Stock Is a Bull in Disguise

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Technicians are weighing in bearishly on CAT stock, but there’s two sides to every chart and Caterpillar’s deserves bulls’ attention using this creative play.

Boring Is Ideal for General Electric Stock Traders

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

General Electric stock is less risky following earnings, but bullish GE stock holders should look to the options market to bring even better things to life.

2 Athleisure Stocks That Are Primed for a Pairs Trade Strategy

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Mix and match athleisure stocks Nike and Lululemon using a couple variations of a butterfly spread to capture stronger risk-adjusted performance.

How to Play the Breakdown in Cisco Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

CSCO stock has its share of problems, but for investors, you can still make money off Cisco with this play.

Why Bank of America Will Break Out

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

After a long technical incarceration and strong earnings, BAC stock looks ready for an eventual breakout -- buy a bullish combined spread strategy today!

Chinese Stocks in a Trade War: JD.Com and Weibo

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Use the options markets and technicals to navigate Chinese stocks JD and WB with more confidence and a stronger risk-adjusted profile.

How to Shop for Big Profits in Shopify Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

A well-positioned and modified butterfly spread in Shopify (SHOP) stock is a better way to capture stronger risk-adjusted returns for bullish investors positioning through earnings.

Shop Today for a Gift in Walmart Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

WMT stock is setting itself up nicely on and off the price chart, but for investors wanting to shop smartly in Walmart, you can find some better-priced merchandise.

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