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Does Early Exercise Change the Option’s Delta?

Yes, early exercise drastically changes the option's delta. When an option is exercised, it is converted into a position in the underlying asset.

A call option with a delta between 0 and 1 becomes a long position in the underlying asset, which has a delta of 1. A put option becomes a short position with a delta of -1.

In What Scenarios Is Impermanent Loss Converted into Permanent Loss for a Liquidity Provider?
Can an American Option Ever Be Optimal to Exercise Early?
Does the Early Exercise Feature Apply to American-Style Put Options as Well?
What Is the Put-Call Parity Relationship in Terms of Delta?