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

ABX Stock’s Bottoming Pattern Looks Golden

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The price chart of ABX stock boasts a trio of compelling developments that the bulls should find attractive. You can double your investment in two months with this options trade.

How to ‘Like’ FB Stock With an Options Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

If Thursday's pop is any indication, perhaps Facebook is ready to start rockin' and rollin' again. Capitalize with an options play on FB stock.

FCX: Mine for Money in Freeport McMoran Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

FCX stock is up about 25% in the last few weeks, but it's unclear if the struggling stock is finding new life or is poised for a fall. Cover your bases with short strangles.

USO: Join the Bulls’ Charge Back Into Oil

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The bulls have established a foothold in the United States Oil Fund LP (ETF), and option premiums remain expensive. Use puts to profit in USO.

DDD Stock Beckons Bottom Fishers

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

DDD is scheduled to report earnings Feb. 26. While its upcoming earnings release is sure to add some fireworks to the mix, the recent action in the stock provides enough promise to keep the bulls interested.

TLT: A Bond Bounce Is Brewing

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

A bounce looms for oversold bonds. Profit from the rebound with bull put spreads on the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT).

Netflix Stock is Streaming Higher (NFLX)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

While the stars certainly appear to be aligning for a breakout and renewed advance in NFLX, we can structure an option trade to profit even if the stock becomes unruly.

Use Amazon Stock Calls to Harvest Recent Gains (AMZN)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

AMZN stock is soaring and options are cheap. Use the stock replacement strategy to reduce risk while capturing additional gains.

IWM: Small-Cap Stocks Stage Big Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Small-cap stocks are staging a big breakout. Score a respectable gain with this bull put spread on the IWM ETF.

USO ETF: Oil Volatility Is Gushing

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Oil volatility has surged to a 3-year high. Capitalized on elevated option premiums with short strangles on the USO ETF.

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