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

TWTR: Earnings Loom for Low-Flying Twitter Inc

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

TWTR earnings are on deck. Play the coming fireworks in TWTR stock with these two option strategies.

FSLR Stock is Shining like a Solar Flare

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

FSLR stock is on fire, moving up 11% on Monday and another 4% in morning trading today. The rapid ascent opens the window for an options play for strategic investors.

SPY: Embrace the Bear with Call Spreads on the S&P 500

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Selling pressure ramps up in the S&P 500. Position yourself for profits in the SPY ETF.

BABA Stock – 2 Ways to Bet on Alibaba Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Alibaba Earnings are due out Thursday morning. Pick a direction on BABA stock and profit with these two option plays.

Profit From the Golden Resurrection With GDX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Gold mining stocks are mounting a comeback. Profit with these option plays on GDX.

LULU: Stretch Into Profits With Lululemon Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Strong price action coupled with low volatility in Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU) spells opportunity for call buyers.

LUV: Southwest Airlines Soars After Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The technicals of LUV stock are pointing soundly higher, so let's turn to the options market to see if there are any trades to be had.

Play the Biotech Boom With IBB

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Biotech bulls continue to charge forward, sending IBB higher. Capitalize on the biotech sector breakout with call spreads in the IBB ETF.

Risky Business: 2 Earnings Trades on IBM Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

IBM stock holders apparently still have the last quarterly report on their minds and are gobbling up downside puts. Here's how you can take advantage.

TAN: Darkness Descends on Solar Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The Guggenheim Solar ETF (TAN) -- is a stone's throw away from what could be another epic breakdown. No doubt the looming support breach will usher in another round of pain and disappointment for FSLR and SCTY.

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