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

Apple Earnings — Shrewd Options Plays Are Tough to Come By

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jul 23, 2013

All eyes are on Apple earnings tonight -- but options traders should be sitting on their hands headed into what looks to be a ho-hum event.

Google Gap Spells Opportunity for Dip-Buyers

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

Google stock's post-earnings reaving might be short-lived, if Friday's quick bounceback is any indication. Consider this options spread trade for a further rebound.

Oil’s Surge Has Spilt Into Energy Stocks

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

Oil’s newfound strength is helping to boost the energy sector, which hasn’t exactly scored stellar gains of late. Take advantage via options on the OIH.

A Low-Risk Entry Beckons in Bonds

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jul 18, 2013

With TLT resting so close to resistance, a low-risk entry point has presented itself to those looking to exploit a continued slide in bonds. Here's one options trade to explore.

Don’t Sweat Dow Transports’ Failure to Confirm

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

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit yet another all-time high that the Dow Transports failed to corroborate ... but that's no reason to panic. Here's why.