SIE practice questionmediumTime value
As option expiration approaches, which component of the option’s price declines most rapidly?
- ATime value✓ Correct answer
- BIntrinsic value
- CParity value
- DUnderlying price
Explanation
Why A — Time value
Time value decays rapidly as expiration nears. Intrinsic value depends on stock movement, not time.
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