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

Can Microsoft Sustain its Recent Surge?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

MSFT is up an impressive 7.8% alone this year, but the odds of it beginning a rip-roaring uptrend are slim. Get the trade.

Bear Spreads on Bonds Worth Another Shot

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

In the world of charts and fundamental data about stocks and companies, you have access to numerous methods of identifying actionable trade opportunities. You might…

Profit Without Puts on Gold Miners Losing Their Luster

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Despite the snapback rally in GDX over the past few days, it continues to look vulnerable.

Get Paid to Play an S&P Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

If the week leading into year-end is any indication, the SPY's symmetrical triangle looks poised to break out to the upside.

A Bearish Play on the Volatility ETF to Start the New Year

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Market conditions should continue to put downward pressure on VXX, making bearish plays all the more appealing.

Why It’s Time to Buy Options Again

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

This time of year you might want to get a flu shot for your portfolio so you aren’t susceptible to the annual "bull fever" epidemic.

Fade the Gold Pop With GLD Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The rally in GLD may continue for a few more days before a new wave of selling takes hold.

Boeing Poised to Take Flight

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

BA has formed a clean base that may serve as a launch pad for more upside. Take advantage with this call option play.

Bearish on Bonds Reaching New Highs?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

With the sell-off in stocks this week, money shifted into the bond market. But will this trend last?

Google Searching for Higher Prices

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Amid the market chaos, Google has been quietly advancing. Play the next leg higher with this cheap trade.

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