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

MCD: Super-Sized Volatility Beckons in McDonald’s Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 3, 2015

After wandering aimlessly for the past six months, shares of McDonald's Corporation finally decided to pick a direction. Now the bullish breakout is driving implied volatility of MCD stock to lofty levels.

GPRO: Is GoPro Stock Bottoming?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 3, 2015

GoPro Inc (GPRO) is off some 55% since peaking in October 2014. Is the beating finally over, or can GoPro stock fall even further into the basement?

XOP: A Low-Risk Entry in Oil and Gas Stocks

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

After last week's topsy-turvy bottoming in crude oil prices, a put spread on XOP ETF looks attractive. Here's how you can trade energy stocks today.

DDD Stock Earnings Rally Looks Inviting

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 26, 2015

Wall Street jumped on DDD stock today after its favorable earnings report. Now there's room for an option play with naked puts on 3D Systems.

Time for a Bullish Counterattack in BABA Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 26, 2015

After an impressive start, BABA stock is nearing its all-time low. With its 52-week low looming at $82.81 now is as likely a spot as any for buyers to step up and halt the decline.