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How Is Theta Used by Option Sellers?

Option sellers use Theta to profit from the time decay of the option's premium.
Greeks.Live22.11.25

How Is Theta Used by Option Sellers?

Option sellers (writers) benefit from Theta. They collect the premium upfront, and as time passes, the option's time value erodes due to Theta.

The seller's profit is the collected premium minus any losses from adverse price movements. Theta works in their favor, especially for short-term OTM options.

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