Analysis Techniques & Strategies

Option Theta (Indicator)

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Input Information

Name Expression Default Description
ExpMonth_MM Numeric 0 The month (1-12) the option expires
ExpYear_YYYY Numeric 0 The year the option expires.
StrikePr Numeric 0 The option strike price
Rate100 Numeric 0 Risk free interest rate
Volty100 Numeric 0 Annualized volatility
PutCall Numeric Put The type of option (Put=2, Call=3)

Market Synopsis

Using the Black Scholes option pricing model calculation, plots the Greek Theta risk value of an option based on the underlying symbol in the chart. You must specify the option input information. Theta is the options time to expiration risk

Plot Information

Number Name Default Color Description
Plot1 Theta Red Plots the options theta value

When applied to a chart, this indicator displays one plot in a separate subgraph from the price data.