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What Is the Relationship between Gamma and Time to Expiration?

Gamma is generally higher for options with a shorter time to expiration, peaking at expiration for At-The-Money (ATM) options. As expiration approaches, the option's Delta becomes more sensitive to price changes, especially near the strike price.

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