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

2 Options Trades to Play Steel’s Continued Comeback

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Sep 13, 2013

A resurgence in emerging markets has brought basic materials from worst to first among sectors. Use these two options plays to ride steel's rally.

Emerging Markets Are Leading the Charge

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Sep 12, 2013

The latest stock market rally has been led by foreign stocks, particularly in emerging markets. Revisit the EEM for this bullish options play.

A Golden Opportunity in GLD

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Sep 10, 2013

Strong negative correlation with the S&P 500 suggests a downside move in equities would mean a move higher for GLD -- here's how I would play it.

Apple Is Still Ripe for Upside

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Sep 10, 2013

Today's big announcement shouldn't disrupt the uptrend in AAPL -- try this options spread on for low-risk profits.

Small-Caps Look Due for a Stumble

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Sep 4, 2013

An ominous pattern is emerging in the Russell 2000 -- selling call spreads lets you take advantage of the coming swoon.