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

Emerging Markets’ Volatility Is Too Rich

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

While the VIX took a swan dive, volatility hasn't been so quick to drop in some non-U.S. markets. Consider this options trade on the EEM.

Ring in the New Year With Put Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The Russell 2000 was able to escape the fiscal cliff drama with a bullish trend soundly intact. Consider getting bullish through this options trade on the RUT.

Sell Semiconductor Puts for Full Profits

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF might need a little time to digest its recent gains, but it's setting up for a continued uptrend.

AAPL Volatility Got Ya Scared? Don’t Worry — Profit Instead

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

An expectation for lower volatility in AAPL coupled with rich option premiums sets up a perfect scenario for selling iron condors.

Wait for a Pullback in MCD

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Despite shares moving higher after good November same-store sales numbers, the upside trade looks a bit tough right now.

Apple’s Looking Rotten — Here’s a Smart Hedge

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Looking for downside protection after Wednesday's slide? Use a put spread to help minimize the outlay.

Buy Downside Protection on Facebook

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

A high-volume reversal like the one FB suffered on Monday signals a good time to use covered calls to guard against an overextended position.

If Oil Flies, This Fly Will Profit

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

For those who think oil will play catch-up to the broader market run, USO's recent attack on resistance makes now a smart time to consider a bullish trade.

CRM Could Break All-Time Highs With Force

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Salesforce.com is a stone's throw away from all-time highs, and stocks near their peaks typically have some serious mojo. Consider calls once it breaks this target.

Put a Small Cap on Your Holiday Cheer

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The market's back from the brink, and normal seasonality might be able to take hold again. Try this options trade on small-caps during a favorable December.

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