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

VXX – Profit on Puts as Volatility Heads Lower

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

A deluge of holidays during the next six-week stretch is why forward-looking volatility measures like the VIX have succumbed to gravity. Consider this VXX trade.

Play the Next Big Move in Japan With DXJ

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Japanese stocks are trading like a coiled spring right now -- but rather than guess what way they'll bounce, traders can play DXJ options.

Behold, the TSLA Knife Catch!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Tesla stock has reached extremely undersold conditions and clearly has been setting up for a bounce, which began Monday. Here's how to play a TSLA rebound.

TSLA – Prepare for Fireworks in Tesla Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Heading into Tesla earnings, it's a good bet that TSLA will see a volatile move following the report. Traders should consider this weekly straddle play.

‘Tis the Season for Bullish SPY Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

If past is prologue, seasonal trends portend more upside for the broader markets into year's end. Take advantage with these SPY options.

Use FB Earnings as a Paycheck

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

All eyes are on FB earnings tonight -- here's how you can get paid from the frenzy.

USO – The Case for a Crude Reversal

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

There's a good chance crude oil will rebound soon -- and that means selling puts on the United States Oil Fund (USO) could be a great, low-risk bet.

FedEx (FDX) Looks to Be Driving Lower

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The chart of FDX looks toppy -- position yourself for more downside.

How to Bulletproof Your Stocks Before Earnings … for Free!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Worried about a huge blow to one or a few of your positions heading into earnings season? Cap the risk at little cost using the options collar strategy.

Call Spread: National-Oilwell Varco (NOV)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The oil and gas SPDR shows great relative strength, but has low options liquidity. Try a spread in one of its components, NOV, to leverage the upside here.

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