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How Does a Longer Time to Expiration Increase the Chance of an OTM Option Expiring ITM?

More time allows for a greater chance of a favorable price move to make the option ITM.
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How Does a Longer Time to Expiration Increase the Chance of an OTM Option Expiring ITM?

A longer time to expiration increases the chance of an OTM option expiring ITM because there is more time for the underlying asset's price to move favorably and significantly past the strike price. This greater probability is reflected in the higher time value of longer-dated options.

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