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Introduction to Option Premium and Its Components The term “option premium” refers to the cost of buying an option contract from the seller, granting the buyer the right to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price (strike price) before a specific date (expiration date). An option’s total
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Introduction to Time Decay Understanding time decay is crucial when venturing into options trading as it influences an option’s price behavior and premium. Time decay refers to the rate at which an option’s value declines due to the passage of time until expiration (Levy, 2016). As the clock ticks closer
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Introduction to Theta Theta, also known as time decay or the rate of decline in option value with time, is a crucial concept when investing in options. Theta refers to the daily loss an option holder experiences as it moves towards maturity. It’s expressed as a negative number for long
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