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

Rock Retail With These XRT Calls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The Retail SPDR (XRT) has outperformed the S&P 500 with nary a hiccup this year and is now building a base from which it could break out to the upside.

Crude Pullback Spells Options Opportunity

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Crude oil is at an ideal spot for dip-buyers to come out of the wordwork, which would help set up this high-probability play in USO for success.

More Sorrow Ahead for Joy Global

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Basic materials stocks have been dismal this year ... and the pain isn't over for Joy Global. Here's a conservative way to play for more downside.

GOOG Volatility Is Making Options Silly-Cheap

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Even if you don't have a particularly strong stance on Google, its options are getting too cheap to ignore. Consider this straddle covering the next two months.

Gold Likely Will Turn South at This Crossroads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Bulls and bears alike will be watching gold's $1,350 zone with rapt attention. Those with a negative view could front-run a potential breakdown with this simple options play.

Apple Earnings — Shrewd Options Plays Are Tough to Come By

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

All eyes are on Apple earnings tonight -- but options traders should be sitting on their hands headed into what looks to be a ho-hum event.

Google Gap Spells Opportunity for Dip-Buyers

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Google stock's post-earnings reaving might be short-lived, if Friday's quick bounceback is any indication. Consider this options spread trade for a further rebound.

Oil’s Surge Has Spilt Into Energy Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Oil’s newfound strength is helping to boost the energy sector, which hasn’t exactly scored stellar gains of late. Take advantage via options on the OIH.

A Low-Risk Entry Beckons in Bonds

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

With TLT resting so close to resistance, a low-risk entry point has presented itself to those looking to exploit a continued slide in bonds. Here's one options trade to explore.

Don’t Sweat Dow Transports’ Failure to Confirm

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit yet another all-time high that the Dow Transports failed to corroborate ... but that's no reason to panic. Here's why.

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