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How Does the Time Remaining until Expiration Affect the Option’s Time Value?

The Time Value of an option is directly proportional to the time remaining until expiration. The longer the time to expiration, the greater the chance for the underlying asset's price to move favorably, thus the higher the Time Value.

Time Value erodes over time, with the decay accelerating in the final months before expiration.

Explain Why Theta Accelerates near the Option’s Expiration Date
Why Does Theta Accelerate as an Option Approaches Its Expiration Date?
Why Is the ‘Time to Expiration’ a Critical Factor in Option Pricing?
What Role Does Theta Play in the Decay of an Option’s Extrinsic Value?