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

Profit From the Bondpocalypse

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

While the next year for bond prices might not be as bleak as the past one, it is fair to say the path of least resistance is decisively down.

BRIC Weakness Weighs on Dr. Copper, FCX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Weakness in emerging markets is weighing on copper -- which likely will drag Freeport-McMoRan down with it. Consider this options trade to profit.

Is Mean Reversion Looming for Bonds?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Given how much interest rates have already rallied, it’s certainly worth pondering how much of the Fed’s taper has already been baked into the cake.

War Drums Awaken the Oil Bulls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The deep thrum of Washington's war drums unleashed a herd of bulls into the energy market, driving up oil (USO) upside volatility. Exploit this with options.

2 Options Trades to Bail on Facebook

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Original Facebook shareholders who are glad to see Facebook stock near its first-day highs but are ready to get the heck out should consider one of two options plans.

Exxon Stock Plunge Beckons the Bulls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The oversold conditions in Exxon Mobil are just begging for a trade. Consider this simple play to take advantage of surprisingly inexpensive options.

Amazon Stock Could Be Stabilizing

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

If the broader market discontinues its bearish behavior and Amazon stock is able to hold this support level, a bullish play could be worth a shot.

2 Trade Blueprints for Home Depot Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

If you're inclined to make a Home Depot options bet heading into earnings, I suggest mitigating your risk with a vertical spread. Consider these two trades.

Buying the Dip? Make Priceline One of Your First Plays

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Don't fear market corrections — embrace them. They reveal stocks that are likely to lead the way when the bull returns. Like Priceline, for instance.

Join the Dow Jones Dive Via the Diamonds

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The market was overdue for a downturn, and the Dow Jones is showing the weakest hand. Consider this bearish spread on the DIA exchange-traded fund.

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