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

Oil Spike Spells Opportunity

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 26, 2012

Think crude will stay above $105? Consider shorting puts in the U.S Oil Fund ETF.

VIX Futures’ Record-Setting Surge

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 22, 2012

Even while the VIX hovers at historical lows, speculative activity is at historical highs.

The Uphill Battle for VIX Bulls

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

The VIX continues to sit at annual lows, but trying to wager on upside is probably more difficult than you think.

Another Pivotal Level Felled by the Mighty Bull

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 15, 2012

The latest technical achievements from broad-market indexes may spur more buyers into action.

VIX Update: Volatility Returns to Status Quo

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

Your VIX outlook should depend on your outlook for the broader market.