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Greeks · 9 min

Gamma in detail

The curvature of delta. Highest where it matters most: at the money, near expiration. Where short premium positions go wrong.

In this lesson

  • Gamma is highest at the money near expiration
  • Long gamma vs short gamma
  • The gamma-theta trade
  • Why 21 DTE is the standard short-premium exit

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