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

Exxon Stock Plunge Beckons the Bulls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Aug 22, 2013

The oversold conditions in Exxon Mobil are just begging for a trade. Consider this simple play to take advantage of surprisingly inexpensive options.

Amazon Stock Could Be Stabilizing

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Aug 21, 2013

If the broader market discontinues its bearish behavior and Amazon stock is able to hold this support level, a bullish play could be worth a shot.

2 Trade Blueprints for Home Depot Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Aug 19, 2013

If you're inclined to make a Home Depot options bet heading into earnings, I suggest mitigating your risk with a vertical spread. Consider these two trades.

Buying the Dip? Make Priceline One of Your First Plays

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Aug 16, 2013

Don't fear market corrections — embrace them. They reveal stocks that are likely to lead the way when the bull returns. Like Priceline, for instance.

Join the Dow Jones Dive Via the Diamonds

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Aug 15, 2013

The market was overdue for a downturn, and the Dow Jones is showing the weakest hand. Consider this bearish spread on the DIA exchange-traded fund.