Tony Zhang

Tony Zhang


A specialist in the financial services industry with over a decade of experience spanning product development, research, and market strategist roles across equities, foreign exchange, and derivatives. Learn More 

Archived News

MEMBERS ONLY

Coming Soon: A New Era of Options Trading With OptionsPlay

Coming Soon: A New Era of Options Trading With OptionsPlay

We know that successful options trading requires precise analysis and actionable options strategies. That's why we're excited to introduce a groundbreaking partnership between OptionsPlay and StockCharts.com—bringing you the world's first integration of technical analysis and options screening in one powerful tool. No...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

SHOP Stock Ready to Surge: An Options Strategy to Take Advantage of the Big Move

SHOP Stock Ready to Surge: An Options Strategy to Take Advantage of the Big Move

KEY TAKEAWAYS * SHOP stock pulled back to a support level and is showing a strong signal for an up move. * SHOP's stock price has the potential to rise to $85. * This call vertical spread options strategy could potentially result in a 238% return on investment. Shopify (SHOP) continues...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

PayPal Stock Price Breaks Out: How to Take Advantage of the Price Rise

PayPal Stock Price Breaks Out: How to Take Advantage of the Price Rise

KEY TAKEAWAYS * PayPal broke out from its two-year consolidation and triggered a new bullish signal * The next upside target for the bullish trend in PYPL is around the $90 level * The call vertical options strategy can be used to capitalize on the upside breakout in PYPL Earlier this year, in...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

A Debit Spread in American Express to Add Long Exposure

A Debit Spread in American Express to Add Long Exposure

KEY TAKEAWAYS * American Express (AXP) has pulled back and is in oversold levels, which may present a buying opportunity * AXP has upside potential and, to take advantage of it, you could trade an ITM debit spread * A debit spread has a favorable risk to reward potential that can add long...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

A Practical Options Strategy to Trade Home Depot

A Practical Options Strategy to Trade Home Depot

KEY TAKEAWAYS * To take advantage of Home Depot's stock price decline, try implementing the put vertical spread * The put vertical spread can lower your risk while you capitalize on the downside move in HD * By going out to the August expiration, you can open a put vertical for...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Hedging the S&P 500 All-Time Highs With Options

Hedging the S&P 500 All-Time Highs With Options

KEY TAKEAWAYS * As stock market indexes hit all-time highs, you may want to consider hedging your portfolio with options. * Since volatility is low, buying puts can be a relatively inexpensive way to protect your positions while remaining invested in the stock market. As equity markets print new all-time highs and...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Salesforce Falls Out of Favor: Trade the Bear Put Spread Options Strategy

Salesforce Falls Out of Favor: Trade the Bear Put Spread Options Strategy

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Salesforce stock will likely trade within the $210 to $220 area. * A bear put spread is a strategy to consider if you want to take advantage of the stock trading between $210 and $220. * With CRM's earnings about three weeks away, a bear put spread could...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

This is the #1 Options Income Strategy You Should Master

This is the #1 Options Income Strategy You Should Master

In this exclusive interview, StockCharts' Grayson Roze sits down with Tony Zhang, Chief Strategist at OptionsPlay. Tony shares an informative overview of the Covered Call Strategy, explains how it can be used to generate reliable income for your portfolio, and explores best practices for the strategy including expiration and...   READ MORE