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

Drill for Cash With XOP as Energy Stocks Bottom Out

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Energy stocks are holding strong among the market liquidation. Bet on a bottom with XOP naked puts.

How to Play the Breakout Bid in GLD

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Recent price action suggests a rebound could be in the cards for the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) ETF. Here's how to profit from at least a short-term recovery in gold.

Use a Pair of Option Plays to Profit on Nike Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Nike continued its market dominance tagging a new all-time high last week. Use these option plays to profit from further NKE stock upside.

3 Large-Cap Tech Stocks You Can Play for Income

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Money is flooding into tech stocks, and these three large caps are shining. Score income with option plays on GOOGL, AMZN and FB.

Ambarella: Play AMBA Stock With a Little Less Risk

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Hyper-growth stock Ambarella (AMBA) is providing an attractive buying opportunity. Carve out some cash in AMBA stock with this option spread.

ZNGA Stock: How to Trade Zynga Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

As Zynga's earnings approach, volatility is rich. Consider this trade idea on ZNGA stock to profit.

PCLN Stock: Play the Odds With This Priceline Earnings Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Priceline earnings will be out Wednesday morning, and we've got a high-odds play to exploit rich premiums on PCLN options.

GLD: Try the Golden Knife Catch

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Crashing gold prices are beginning to attract bottom fishers and knife catchers. Here's the best GLD option play to score on a rebound.

3 Oil Stocks That Are Stronger Than Their Brethren

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Not all oil stocks are cratering. Check out this trio of oil service stocks carving out potential bottoming formations.

How to Trade Amazon Stock Before Earnings (AMZN)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Amazon (AMZN) earnings hit the Street on Thursday. Here's how to position yourself in Amazon stock heading into the main event.

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