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Does Time Decay Affect the Intrinsic Value of an Option?

No, time decay, measured by Theta, only affects the extrinsic (time) value of an option. The intrinsic value is purely determined by the difference between the underlying asset's current market price and the option's strike price.

This value is only subject to change if the underlying asset's price moves, not by the mere passage of time.

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