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 Make Your Own Silver Lining in Oracle Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Another disappointing quarterly report sets ORCL stock up for near-term weakness with the opportunity to be a bull below $40 with this creative strategy.

Cash In On HUYA Inc — ADR Stock Post-IPO

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

HUYA stock may be due for a pullback, but market timing is risky business compared to this limited-risk options play for bullish investors.

Smart Plays in 2 Large-Cap Tech Stocks

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Arista Networks has a lot going for it, but investors may want to position using a moderately bearish butterfly spread.

2 Large-Cap Tech Stocks to Play for a Pairs Trade

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

It’s time to position for a shift in relative strength and maybe fortunes too in BIDU and GOOGL stock with a pair of well-positioned butterfly plays.

Yelp Inc Heading for a Favorable $48 Review

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

A downgrade to sell in YELP stock looks like a good opportunity to buy a bull call spread and offer Aegis Capital a bad review for technical timing.

Run With the Bulls in Facebook, Inc. Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Facebook is back in favor with Wall Street but a good defense from a vertical strategy in FB stock options looks like the best offense for investors.

Crank up This General Motors Company Opportunity

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

GM stock isn’t a buy at the moment, but a two-step approach using General Motors options market is ready for investors.

2 Retail Stock Plays to Mix and Match

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

It’s time to take advantage of a widening price spread in JWN and M stock in 2018 using a pairs strategy and the options market.

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Looks Delicious

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

MCD stock was every bit the happy meal on Wall Street Thursday, but avoid potential heartburn using this McDonald's play.

Banking Smarter for a Bank of America Corp Breakout

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

BAC stock received a technical pardon Wednesday, making way for a much larger and friendlier trend to emerge in Bank of America.

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