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Thetaθ

西塔

Sentiment & DerivativesP2OptionsApplies to: US stocks

Definition

Time decay of an option's value.

Formula

∂option price/∂time (usually negative)

How to read it

Decays fastest near expiry/at-the-money; sellers collect Theta, buyers pay Theta.

Outputvalue/series
Data source: Same as above. Public knowledge, not investment advice.

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Reference metadata — public, well-known indicator definitions. Not investment advice.