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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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Exploit This Volatility Spike With Iron Condors
Apr. 16, 2013, 9:13 am EDT – The Russell 2000 was taken to the woodshed Monday, but if you think the cratering will give way to more even trading, consider this options play. More
Tie Down Your Silver Straddle
Apr. 15, 2013, 8:41 am EDT – Last month's long straddle on SLV is sitting on 50% gains. Here's how to squeeze a little bit more out while securing some of the profits in the original trade. More
An Options View of the Bird Flu
Apr. 11, 2013, 12:14 pm EDT – Avian flu is back, and Wall Street is taking notice. Consider these options strategies to take advantage of the swings to come. More
Scorched Bears Flee From First Solar
Apr. 10, 2013, 9:35 am EDT – First Solar's upbeat guidance chased the short-selling camp out the door Tuesday, but it's likely the bulk of the rally is over. If you think the pop will peter out, consider this options spread. More
The Latest Bond Surge Will Peter Out
Apr. 9, 2013, 8:46 am EDT – A reaction to last Friday's poor employment report sent TLT rocketing to overbought levels. Here's how to play a potential mean reversion in TLT via options. More
2 Ways to Play Alcoa Before Earnings
Apr. 8, 2013, 10:35 am EDT – Alcoa is rolling into earnings with one of the largest caps between historical volatility and implied volatility in years. Traders then might consider volatility-based options plays like these. More
Follow the Bulls South of the Border
Apr. 8, 2013, 8:46 am EDT – The path of least resistance for the Mexico-focused EWW fund is higher. Consider this options trade to ride the ETF higher. More
Play With the House’s Money in EEM
Apr. 4, 2013, 8:02 am EDT – Put options on the emerging-market exchange-traded fund EEM have become profitable, giving traders the chance to lock in profits and make a new play for more. More
Use Protective Puts to Cover Your Hiney
Apr. 3, 2013, 8:24 am EDT – With the market seemingly at an inflection point, cautious investors can try to hedge via options on the market itself, or by targeting single stocks. More
Bears Send a Shot Across the Bow
Apr. 2, 2013, 8:53 am EDT – On Monday, small caps changed their stripes from market leaders to market laggards. Whether you think it's the tip of the iceberg or that the pain will be limited, bear call spreads are worth a look. More
