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 Selling Sequel with Call Spreads

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

Traders expecting continued broad-market lethargy could consider a limited risk, limited reward options spread strategy.

Trading Lady Luck via Las Vegas Sands (LVS)

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

Las Vegas Sands has shown excellent relative strength of late, and a bull call spread looks like an attractive strategy.

The Theta Thief Feasts on Option Value

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Apr 9, 2012

Theta becomes more bold as expiration approaches, benefiting the options seller and robbing the options buyer.

A Dearth of Volatility Kicked off the New Year

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Apr 4, 2012

The VIX is near a historical low and market movement has been uninspiring. This trend may be poised to continue.

Burgeoning Exxon about to Pop

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Apr 3, 2012

Energy stocks are due for a comeback. Here's one way to trade this trend with a bullish options spread.