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

Build More Gains With the Coming Breakout in Housing

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

Ryland Homes just finished a big move Thursday and is looking strong even compared to the relentlessly rising ITB fund. Use options to chase RYL higher to its next target.

2 Ways to Play Resurgent Transports

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 14, 2013

Transportation stocks kept up a red-hot 2013 run with a big push Wednesday. Play continued strength in the sector via these two options plays.

Participate in the Emerging-Markets Retreat With Puts

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

The EEM has decoupled from the S&P 500, but history says they'll correlate again sooner than later. Consider these put options if you think EEM's the one that'll stay the course.

Get Behind Ford Via Call Spreads

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

Positive news on the Chinese auto sales front helped Ford stock resume its multimonth uptrend, making its cheap options look even more attractive.

Is a Bond Rebound Looming?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 8, 2013

The most recent bout of bond selling has sent the TLT fund to what seems like short-term extremes. Play a snapback via this put spread.