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How Does Gamma Behave for a DITM Option?

Gamma is very low for a DITM option, as Delta is near its maximum.
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How Does Gamma Behave for a DITM Option?

Gamma measures the rate of change of Delta. For a deep in-the-money (DITM) option, Gamma is very low, approaching zero.

This is because the Delta is already near its maximum (1.0 for a call) and is less sensitive to further price changes in the underlying asset.

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