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title: "Delta Strike Selection Explained"
description: "When to use Delta Strike"
url: https://help.optionsautotrader.com/en/articles/143-delta-strike-selection-explained
collection: "Options Auto Trader 101"
updated: 2026-04-14
language: en
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# Delta Strike Selection Explained

When to use Delta Strike

## **Delta Strike Selection**

The **Delta** method selects an option strike based on the **delta** of the contract. Delta measures how much the option’s price is expected to change for every $1 movement in the underlying asset. A higher delta (closer to 1) means the option price moves more closely with the underlying asset.

### **Example:**

If you set delta to **0.30**, the auto trader will pick a strike with a delta of approximately 0.30. This is a common strategy for options sellers, as options with lower delta are further out of the money and have a lower chance of being assigned.

-   **When to use**: Delta-based selection is great for traders who want precise control over how sensitive the option is to the underlying asset’s price movement.