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Root Strategies: Final Review

Recap concepts related to risk profiles and single-leg strategies

Theta: Time Sensitivity

Option value decays at a daily rate which is measured by theta.

Shares

Shares do not carry a theta value because they do not expire.

Long Options Carry Negative Theta

Long options are disadvantaged by the passage of time which is indicated by their negative theta value.

Short Options Carry Positive Theta

Short options profit off of the passage of time which is indicated by their positive theta value.

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