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

Know the Basics About Small-Cap Options

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

There are few differences between trading options on large-cap stocks and small-cap stocks, but those differences are significant handcuffs.

Earnings Loom for Rocketing Rite Aid

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jun 11, 2013

Earnings announcements can be a volatile devil quick to steal shareholders’ profits, so with Rite Aid's report on the horizon, RAD shareholders should get protective.

Emerging Markets Are a Big Drag on Metals

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jun 11, 2013

The XME looks poised for continued underperformance -- this options play looks to take advantage of that scenario.

Can’t Afford High-Flying Stocks? Try Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jun 7, 2013

The rampaging stock market is leaving many investors simply priced out of high-flying stocks. Thankfully, options can get them back in the game.

Volatility Has Entered the Building!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jun 5, 2013

The lift in implied volatility is increasing the appeal of option-selling strategies like individual credit spreads and iron condors. Consider these two SPY trades.