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

Baidu Inc (ADR): How 225% Looks Reasonable in BIDU Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Following last month’s earnings BIDU stock continues to set up nicely for investors and even better for a Baidu long call spread.

Shake Shack Inc Is 100% Pure Bullishness

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

A modified fence strategy on SHAK stock has all fixings a bull needs to decrease and limit risk while opening up the potential for massive profits.

Spotify Technology SA’s Vital Spot Is $180

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Following a difficult earnings release, Spotify stock looks a good deal more appealing using a moderately bullish strategy rather than owing shares.

A Less Risky Way to Play Microsoft Corporation Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Microsoft stock continues to deliver on paper, but a riskier price chart makes this unusual options play a better deal than owning shares today.

Trade of the Day: Short Alphabet Inc Stock for Value

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Don’t avoid Alphabet stock following its mixed earnings report and weak reaction, embrace GOOGL with a moderately bearish long put spread.

First Solar, Inc. Goes From Sizzle to Fizzle — Time to Go Long

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

It’s not a friendly trend in FSLR stock, but a modified fence strategy can help bulls position more smartly following First Solar earnings.

Take a Real Value Bite from a Souring Apple Inc. Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Some may suggest waiting is the best policy in front of earnings, but investors can take advantage of AAPL stock with a multi-purpose, long put butterfly strategy.

Here’s Why 275% in Biogen Inc Stock Looks Realistic

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

It’s not just as good as time as any to get long BIIB stock, it’s a better time than most using an October bull call spread.

Enjoy Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Without The Heartburn

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Use a modified fence strategy to position following a well-done earnings report in CMG stock, without the fear of getting grilled.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc Investors Are Mining Smartly for Technical Support

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor

FCX stock has dug a hole straight into key technical support; which has this strategist seeing free money with Freeport’s options.

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