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Gamma

How quickly an option's delta changes as the stock moves.

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Definition

Gamma is highest for at-the-money options near expiration, which is why short-dated options can swing so fast in value. Option sellers carry negative gamma, and large gamma positions among dealers are a driver of gamma squeezes.

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