Advanced Institutions Option Trading - Part 7Time Decay (Theta) Strategies
Options lose value over time due to Theta Decay.
Strategies to Take Advantage of Theta:
Selling options (Covered Calls, Naked Puts)
Calendar Spreads
Iron Butterflies
Caution:
Theta decay accelerates as expiry nears. Option sellers must hedge their deltas to stay safe.
Risk Management in Options
Institutions and pro traders always focus on capital protection.
🔐 Techniques:
Position sizing (no more than 2-3% risk per trade)
Hedging with opposite legs or underlying
Stop-loss on premium or delta exposure
Use of Greeks for real-time adjustment
Risk management > Strategy in the long run.
