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

Strength Is Returning to Emerging Markets (EEM)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Apr 2, 2015

The market gods are staging a resurrection in the land of emerging markets. Profit with short puts as strength and vigor return to EEM.

FB: A Rally Is Brewing in Facebook Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Apr 2, 2015

Facebook Inc (FB) has declined steadily over the past week and looks ripe for a rebound. Position yourself to profit in Facebook stock.

SPY: The S&P 500 Has Stumbled Into the Bears’ Den

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Apr 1, 2015

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) looks vulnerable thanks to a short-term downtrend and its technical positioning. Play with the bears in the SPY ETF.

GILD: A Big Move Looms for Gilead Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 31, 2015

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has sat out the recent biotech stock boom, but recent chart patterns suggest a big move is imminent. Use straddles to profit.

Play the Boom in Chinese Stocks With FXI

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 30, 2015

Chinese stocks are soaring today, and the future looks bright for the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI). This option spread can double your money.