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

Profit From the Coming GS Stock Rally Rejection

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

GS stock is trying to claw its way back to high ground. But its recovery bid will fail, so sell call spreads to profit.

How to Trade the Apple Death Cross (AAPL)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

A death cross has formed in Apple stock, and lower prices may be in the offing. Here's how to capitalize on the AAPL price drop.

How to Embrace the VIX Super Spike With VXX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Opportunity abounds amid the new volatility bull market. Use VXX options to capitalize on the next VIX spike.

In a Devastated Energy Sector, VLO Stock Is a Beacon of Strength

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

VLO stock is closing in on all-time highs. Sell put spreads to bet on continued strength in the leading energy stock.

MCD Stock: Score Supersized Returns on McDonald’s Shares

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

McDonald's (MCD) stock is poised to finally break out. Position yourself for profits with this MCD call spread.

CELG Stock: Embrace the Biotech Boom With Celgene Calls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Celgene (CELG) stock is offering an attractive buying opportunity. Snatch up long CELG calls on the cheap to profit.

TGT Stock: Take Aim at Target Earnings With These Trades

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

TGT stock earnings are looming. Here's a pair of TGT option earnings plays to profit from the next report.

BABA: Join the Bear Pack Surrounding Alibaba Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The Alibaba (BABA) stock rally following earnings will run into stiff resistance. Bet with the bears using call spreads on BABA shares.

Fear in Emerging Markets? Embrace It! (EEM)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Emerging markets have been dragged down, but options prices are stretched. That's a recipe for income seeking via naked puts in the EEM ETF.

TLT Trade: Behold the Bond Boom Fade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The bond price rally is entering the nosebleeds. Bet on a dip with this TLT bear call spread.

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