Tyler Craig

Tyler Craig

Tales of a Technician

Tyler Craig has been helping individuals learn how to trade as an elite instructor and personal mentor for the past 15 years. Nearly a decade ago, he joined the Chartered Market Technician’s Association and obtained the CMT designation. He specializes in derivatives trading and seeks to help others unlock the power of options trading.

In 2015, Tyler joined Tackle Trading to help bring premium investing education to the public. He has since created multiple trading systems, including Cash Flow Condors and the Bear Market Survival Guide. Every week he pens insightful articles for his two blogs: Tales of a Technician and Options Theory.

Recent Articles

International Business Machines Corp. – Profit From a Failed Rally in Big Blue (IBM)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

IBM stock is poised to rollover ... again. Here's an IBM stock option trade to score big on its downfall.

Traders: Profit From Volatility With These VXX Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is soaring again. Bet on its eventual downfall with this bearish VXX trade.

3 Bear Market Safe Havens: GLD, TLT, XLU

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Bear markets wreak havoc in stock portfolios. But these three assets offer safe harbor for those seeking shelter from the storm.

A Tasty Trade Awaits You in McDonald’s Corporation Stock (MCD)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Profit taking is providing a low-risk entry in McDonald's stock. Order up an MCD call spread to play.

GLD: The Gold Resurrection Is Upon Us … Maybe

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Gold prices are soaring, but resistance looms large overhead. Chasing the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) seems like a bad idea, but you can still trade it.

Beware the Amazon.com, Inc. Stock Breach (AMZN)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Amazon stock is breaching its 200-day moving average. Here's a put spread to profit from its continued misfortune.

Profit From the Dip in Biotech Stocks With This IBB Options Play

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Biotech stocks are plunging. Use a put spread option to profit from continued weakness in IBB.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. – Overbought WMT Stock Offers Plenty of Protected Upside

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The Walmart stock rally is due for a pause. Sell WMT covered calls to score income and protection in the meantime.

3 Strong Stocks to Buy in a Weak World

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Buyers are flocking to this trio of stock beauties. Traders looking for stocks to buy must consider these stalwarts.

3 Gold Stocks, 3 Trades That Will Catch Fire

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Fearful investors are plowing into gold stocks. These three gold stocks top the list of buy-worthy candidates.

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