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Does a Long-Term Option or a Short-Term Option Typically Have a Higher Vega?

A long-term option typically has a higher Vega than a short-term option. This is because the longer time horizon allows for more potential volatility to occur, making the option's price more sensitive to changes in implied volatility.

The impact of a volatility change is magnified over a longer period.

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