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What Is the Relationship between Theta and Vega?

Theta (time decay) and Vega (sensitivity to volatility) are often inversely related, especially for At-The-Money (ATM) options. As an option approaches expiration (Theta increases), its sensitivity to volatility (Vega) decreases, because there is less time for volatility to impact the final outcome.

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