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Tyler's Trading

Tyler Craig is the president of TC Trading, Inc. and author of the popular options blog Tyler's Trading. He earned his Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation and is a member of the Market Technicians Association. During the past seven years, he has educated hundreds of traders through his work with one of the nation's leading educational firms.

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Recent Articles

Know the Basics About Small-Cap Options

Jun. 12, 2013, 9:25 am EDT – There are few differences between trading options on large-cap stocks and small-cap stocks, but those differences are significant handcuffs. More 

Earnings Loom for Rocketing Rite Aid

Jun. 11, 2013, 1:18 pm EDT – Earnings announcements can be a volatile devil quick to steal shareholders’ profits, so with Rite Aid's report on the horizon, RAD shareholders should get protective. More 

Emerging Markets Are a Big Drag on Metals

Jun. 11, 2013, 8:14 am EDT – The XME looks poised for continued underperformance -- this options play looks to take advantage of that scenario. More 

Can’t Afford High-Flying Stocks? Try Options

Jun. 7, 2013, 9:04 am EDT – The rampaging stock market is leaving many investors simply priced out of high-flying stocks. Thankfully, options can get them back in the game. More 

Volatility Has Entered the Building!

Jun. 5, 2013, 1:52 pm EDT – The lift in implied volatility is increasing the appeal of option-selling strategies like individual credit spreads and iron condors. Consider these two SPY trades. More 

Play the Shifting Momentum in Gold Miners

Jun. 5, 2013, 6:30 am EDT – A few promising signs have formed during the past month, hinting at the potential for at least a short-term tradable bottom in the beleaguered GDX. More 

A Breakout Looms in Western Refining

May. 31, 2013, 1:14 pm EDT – The stock is poised for a breakout after months of consolidation -- here are two options strategies to take advantage of the coming move. More 

Profit From the Bond Bulls’ Misfortune

May. 30, 2013, 1:40 pm EDT – Aggressive traders looking to profit from the misfortune of bond bulls have a handful of bond ETFs to choose from. Consider this potential trade in the TBT. More 

2 Ways to Adjust to Beaten-Down Utilities

May. 29, 2013, 12:55 pm EDT – Given how far utilities have fallen, now is not the time for those with bearish positions to rest on their laurels. Here are two ways to roll your XLU options. More 

The Shampoo Rocket Ship J&J Hits Turbulence

May. 28, 2013, 10:45 am EDT – After months of nonstop euphoria for Johnson & Johnson, the stock winds have changed. It's not necessarily time to sell, but you should get protective. More