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

Emerging Markets’ Volatility Is Too Rich

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jan 4, 2013

While the VIX took a swan dive, volatility hasn't been so quick to drop in some non-U.S. markets. Consider this options trade on the EEM.

Ring in the New Year With Put Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jan 2, 2013

The Russell 2000 was able to escape the fiscal cliff drama with a bullish trend soundly intact. Consider getting bullish through this options trade on the RUT.

Sell Semiconductor Puts for Full Profits

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Dec 12, 2012

The Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF might need a little time to digest its recent gains, but it's setting up for a continued uptrend.

AAPL Volatility Got Ya Scared? Don’t Worry — Profit Instead

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Dec 11, 2012

An expectation for lower volatility in AAPL coupled with rich option premiums sets up a perfect scenario for selling iron condors.

Wait for a Pullback in MCD

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Dec 10, 2012

Despite shares moving higher after good November same-store sales numbers, the upside trade looks a bit tough right now.