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

Crude Dip a Put Seller’s Delight

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 22, 2011

The United States Oil Fund (USO) has weathered the latest market freefall with its uptrend intact so far. Check out this solid oil ETF option play.

Tame This Bear with a Call Spread

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 21, 2011

The long-awaited resolution of the SPY's direction has arrived. Unfortunately, it isn't in the direction the bulls were hoping for.

Sell Tesoro Puts on Profit-Taking in the Oil Space

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 16, 2011

Selling puts is a high-probability bet that TSO trades sideways or even higher from here.

Cloud Stock VMware Breaks $100, Wants to Fly Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 15, 2011

This tech player has been resting near the century mark for three weeks before running above $102 in Monday’s trading, from which it can go higher.

KLA-Tencor Options Attractive With Volatility Down, Shares Up

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 14, 2011

KLAC’s implied and historical volatility are right in line -- making option prices seem fairly priced here.