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

Doji Candlestick Points to Upside for Silver

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 1, 2012

If history is any guide, silver will snap back in line with miners in the near term -- selling puts is a smart way to take advantage of that move.

Get Behind Ford as Auto Stocks Push Ahead

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Oct 31, 2012

Ford's third-quarter earnings report have sent shares above a technical resistance point. Use call options to ride F stock even higher.

Option Sellers Can Profit From Mother Nature’s Wrath

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Oct 31, 2012

Hurricane Sandy might have stopped price movement, but it couldn't stop time decay on options contracts.

2 Options Plays for Apple Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Oct 25, 2012

The financial world will be watching these results closely. If you're inclined to participate ahead of the event, here's how you might do it.

Survive the Earnings Bloodbath With Utilities

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Oct 24, 2012

A troubling earning trend should have investors scrambling to defensive stocks. Those looking for protection can consider playing the XLU in a couple ways.