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

International Business Machines Corp. – Profit From a Failed Rally in Big Blue (IBM)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 10, 2016

IBM stock is poised to rollover ... again. Here's an IBM stock option trade to score big on its downfall.

Traders: Profit From Volatility With These VXX Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 9, 2016

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is soaring again. Bet on its eventual downfall with this bearish VXX trade.

3 Bear Market Safe Havens: GLD, TLT, XLU

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 8, 2016

Bear markets wreak havoc in stock portfolios. But these three assets offer safe harbor for those seeking shelter from the storm.

A Tasty Trade Awaits You in McDonald’s Corporation Stock (MCD)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 5, 2016

Profit taking is providing a low-risk entry in McDonald's stock. Order up an MCD call spread to play.

GLD: The Gold Resurrection Is Upon Us … Maybe

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 4, 2016

Gold prices are soaring, but resistance looms large overhead. Chasing the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) seems like a bad idea, but you can still trade it.