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How fast does time decay erode your position?

Check out this quick-and-dirty calc for time decay’s affect on your position, explained by TradeKing Sr. Analyst Brian Overby. read more »
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Theta vs. Gamma: A Trader's Dilemma

Theta vs. Gamma, a classic investor’s trade-off. Learn how these two factors interact and impact YOUR positions in this post. read more »
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Calculate position theta (and why to track it)

Here’s why you should watch position theta for time decay’s impact on your ENTIRE portfolio. read more »
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Options Time Decay

The old adage that time is money holds particularly true when trading options. That’s why it’s very important to understand how theta works, and the [...] read more »
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