Option Theta is defined as the change in the price of an option for a 1-day decrease in the time remaining to expiration. Theta Option and Time to expiration As time passes, the theta of at-the-money options increases, the theta of deep in-the-money and out-of-the-money options decreases.

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Theta Option and Volatility As volatility falls, time value declines, option theta declines.