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

Play the Shifting Momentum in Gold Miners

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

A few promising signs have formed during the past month, hinting at the potential for at least a short-term tradable bottom in the beleaguered GDX.

A Breakout Looms in Western Refining

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician May 31, 2013

The stock is poised for a breakout after months of consolidation -- here are two options strategies to take advantage of the coming move.

Profit From the Bond Bulls’ Misfortune

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician May 30, 2013

Aggressive traders looking to profit from the misfortune of bond bulls have a handful of bond ETFs to choose from. Consider this potential trade in the TBT.

2 Ways to Adjust to Beaten-Down Utilities

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician May 29, 2013

Given how far utilities have fallen, now is not the time for those with bearish positions to rest on their laurels. Here are two ways to roll your XLU options.

The Shampoo Rocket Ship J&J Hits Turbulence

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician May 28, 2013

After months of nonstop euphoria for Johnson & Johnson, the stock winds have changed. It's not necessarily time to sell, but you should get protective.