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

Profit From the Volatility Funk

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 20, 2012

Traders looking for bearish exposure to VXX might consider buying a January 33 – 28 bear put spread for $2.90.

Make a Bearish Bet on LVS

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 16, 2012

Casino stocks popped across the board on Penn National's move to split off a REIT -- this bearish play on LVS looks to cash in on that unwarranted pin action.

Profit From Netflix Streaming Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 16, 2012

Given NFLX's strength lately in the face of a seriously down market, a bull call spread is looking good as an options trade to make some easy money.

Don’t Paint LOW With the HD Brush

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 13, 2012

It's tempting to get bullish on Lowe's after Home Depot's blowout quarter, but recent earnings action would suggest a different approach.

Trade the Biotech News With Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 13, 2012

The news-driven biotech world is perfect for options -- traders can position themselves for upside or downside based on recent technical developments.