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

A Renewed Look at the Volatility Landscape

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Despite the fact that recent selling has been a subdued, low-volatility slide, the VIX is picking up at a strong clip. Perhaps too strong?

How to Make a Quick Buck on Whole Foods

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

A bull put spread is a high-probability play worth considering.

Market Correction Sows Seeds for Short Volatility Plays

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Rather than fearing the 'V' word, look for opportunities. For instance, a little volatility will help create short put plays in the U.S. Oil Fund ETF.

Tractor Supply Set to Plow Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Traders looking for a cost-effective way of gaining bullish exposure to Trailer Supply (TSCO) should consider this play.

Options Trading: 3 Common Rookie Mistakes

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Sure, errors are inevitable -- and every trader makes some. But beginners need to be aware of these three, which are easily avoidable.

Trading the Golden Coil with Straddles

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

A straddle trade benefits from increased volatility or a sharp move, both of which seem increasingly likely from gold.

Options Trading and the “Sell in May” Phenomenon

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Whether or not you believe in "Sell in May and Go Away," there are options strategies to take note of during the summer doldrums.

What’s New with the VIX?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Why the VIX move to 19 is not necessarily actionable.

One Way to Trade Apple (AAPL) Ahead of Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Consider a May bull put spread to capture premium in Apple ahead of its highly anticipated earnings announcement.

Under Armour Earnings Beat Spurs Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Under Armour volatility collapses after earnings, making option buying a more attractive strategy.

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