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

MCD: Super-Sized Volatility Beckons in McDonald’s Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

After wandering aimlessly for the past six months, shares of McDonald's Corporation finally decided to pick a direction. Now the bullish breakout is driving implied volatility of MCD stock to lofty levels.

GPRO: Is GoPro Stock Bottoming?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

GoPro Inc (GPRO) is off some 55% since peaking in October 2014. Is the beating finally over, or can GoPro stock fall even further into the basement?

XOP: A Low-Risk Entry in Oil and Gas Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

After last week's topsy-turvy bottoming in crude oil prices, a put spread on XOP ETF looks attractive. Here's how you can trade energy stocks today.

DDD Stock Earnings Rally Looks Inviting

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Wall Street jumped on DDD stock today after its favorable earnings report. Now there's room for an option play with naked puts on 3D Systems.

Time for a Bullish Counterattack in BABA Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

After an impressive start, BABA stock is nearing its all-time low. With its 52-week low looming at $82.81 now is as likely a spot as any for buyers to step up and halt the decline.

Lululemon: A Squeeze in LULU Stock Is Looming

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The next leg in Lululemon's trend is about to commence. Limber up and hop on LULU stock with this options trade.

How to Short AAPL Stock With Style

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Apple Inc. (AAPL) has boasted the ascension pattern of a rocket ship, but even the mightiest of stocks on the Street have to pay the gravity piper from time to time.

XME: Metals and Mining Stocks Are Bottoming

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The XME ETF is showing signs of bottoming out and appears ready for an option trade with naked puts. Try this trade with XME.

SBUX: The Froth is Building in Starbucks Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

SBUX stock seems to be overbought. While fading strong trends aren't for the faint of heart, it can prove quite lucrative for those with who nail the timing. What's more, we can build a trade that profits even if SBUX stock stagnates in the coming weeks.

Use LNKD to Play the Social Media Stock Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

An anticipated breakout in the SOCL ETF could also trigger a boost for LinkedIn stock. Trade LNKD with this options play.

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