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What Is the ‘Gamma’ of an Option?

Gamma is a second-order Greek that measures the rate of change of an option's Delta with respect to a change in the underlying asset's price. It indicates how quickly the option's sensitivity to price changes will shift.

High Gamma means Delta will change rapidly with small movements in the underlying price. Gamma is highest for At-the-Money options and options close to expiration.

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