"Theta" in 0DTE Options Trading

The definition of theta in 0DTE options trading — the per-day premium decay, and why it accelerates on expiration day.

"Theta" in 0DTE Options Trading

The definition of theta in 0DTE options trading — the per-day premium decay, and why it accelerates on expiration day.

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