Derek Moore explains the theory of time decay in options otherwise known as options theta. How does the erosion of time decay benefit option sellers? Plus, how much do position decay from day to day. How much of a factor is theta time decay relative to other things like volatility and underlying price movement? And how does options time decay work over weekends and long holiday weekends with regard to theta?

Benefits of options time decay to option sellers

What is options theta?

How much do option positions lose value each day due to time decay?

Options weekend time decay (Theta)

Should option sellers put on positions prior to weekends and holiday weekends?

How much does a short spread position realize option theta each day?

Options software utilizing 365-day calendar versus 252-day calendar

Why some options software overestimates time decay going into the weekend

Mentioned in this Episode:

Podcast on selling option spreads and volatility https://razorwealth.com/high-probability-options-strategies-explained-podcast/

Razor Wealth Management www.razorwealth.com

Derek Moore's book Broken Pie Chart https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Pie-Chart-Investment-Portfolio/dp/1787435547