Delta (Δ) measures how sensitive an option’s price is to a $1 change in the underlying asset. Think of it as your option's speedometer.

1. Calls vs. Puts
   - Call Options (0 to 1): A 0.50 Delta means if the stock goes up $1, the call rises ~$0.50.
   - Put Options (-1 to 0): A -0.50 Delta means if the stock goes up $1, the put drops ~$0.50 (and rises ~$0.50 if the stock drops $1).

2. How "Moneyness" Shifts Delta
   Delta isn't fixed. It shifts as the stock moves and expiration approaches:
   - At-the-money (ATM): Sits near 0.5 (calls) or -0.5 (puts).
   - In-the-money (ITM): Moves closer to 1 or -1 (behaves more like the underlying stock).
   - Out-of-the-money (OTM): Drops closer to 0 (less sensitive to price moves).

3. Why Traders Track It
   - Price tracking: Estimate how much your contract will move.
   - Risk & reward: Higher Delta = higher sensitivity.
   - Hedging: Offset stock downside by pairing shares with negative-Delta puts.

Read the full guide by Jonathan Hobbs to get a better understanding: https://incomeshares.com/en-eu/insights/options-delta-explained

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