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Pro Tips · Sep 23, 2026

Theta Is Not a Daily Paycheck

Time decay can help a short put while its seller still loses money. A small worked example separates theta’s theoretical effect from changing option values, cash received and assignment risk.

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A short put can benefit from time passing and still lose value for its seller. Theta estimates one source of change in an option’s price; it is not a daily cash payment or a promise of profit. The distinction matters when a wheel position remains…

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