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How volatility affects the delta

As volatility rises, the time value of the option goes up and this causes the delta of out-of-the-money options to increase and the delta of in-the-money options to decrease.

Volatility and its Effects on Option Delta

The chart above depicts the relationship between the option's delta and the volatility of the underlying security which is trading at $50 a share.

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