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

Opportunities Await Amid the Rubble in Cree

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

If you think the selling frenzy in Cree stock is a bit overdone, selling an out-of-the-money bull put spread is a trade worth consideration.

2 Options Trades for a Golden Bottom

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

If digging for profits in gold appeals to you, consider these two plays -- one conservative, one aggressive.

Housing Stocks: Tripping … or Falling?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) is flashing an ominous-looking chart pattern right now. Keep these options trades in mind in the coming days.

Tapering Talk Should Keep Toppling REITs

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Rising interest rates haven't done the iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) any favors. If you expect the trend to continue, try this options trade on for size.

The Summer Doldrums Take Hold

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Trading patterns so far this month have certainly supported August’s low-volume reputation. Now, we get to see whether volatility will stay low, too.

Get Defensive With Apple Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Apple stock is facing several technical hurdles including a big point of overhead resistance. Consider getting protective via Apple options.

Afraid to Chase? Try a Play in Steel

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Not everyone has arrived to the bull party on time. Commodities are just pulling up, including a potential breakout candidate in Nucor. Consider this options trade.

Beware the Bear Raid in Ags

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The meat might have been fully stripped from the carcass of agribusiness stocks most directly exposed to potash prices, but Monsanto still looks beefy.

Bet on the Yen Finding Its Zen

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The decline in the yen has relented, and the yen more recently has struck a neutral-to-mildly bullish posture. Spreads on FXY look appealing.

Dig for Golden Profits With GDX Puts

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Be ready with this trade on gold-mining fund GDX in case Bernanke lights a fire under gold this afternoon.

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