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Theta and At the Money

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Hi all

Can someone explain to me why theta is greatest for warrants that are trading AT the money? For some reason I cannot grasp this concept.

Thanks!
 
Hi all

Can someone explain to me why theta is greatest for warrants that are trading AT the money? For some reason I cannot grasp this concept.

Thanks!

Basically, it's because extrinsic value (time value) is greatest ATM, ergo, more value that must decay per day to get to zero at expiry.
 
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