MS Option Overview
Morgan Stanley (MS) options traded 16.44K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, below the 20-day average of 30.25K, and calls and puts are about even. 30-day implied volatility was 29.8%, in the lower part of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $187.50, 3.3% below the $193.98 close.
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How actively are MS options traded?
8.34K calls and 8.1K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 16.44K contracts in total. Open interest was 456.24K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 28.97K contracts per day. The MS option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is MS implied volatility high right now?
Morgan Stanley IV rank is 32, so its 30-day implied volatility of 29.8% is in the lower part of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 22.8% on Dec 11, 2025 to 44.8% on Mar 30, 2026. See the MS implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the MS put/call ratio?
The Morgan Stanley put/call volume ratio was 0.97 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls and puts are about even. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.46. The MS open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is MS max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Morgan Stanley options about one week from expiration was $187.50, 3.3% below the $193.98 close. The MS max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is MS's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 34.0%, options price a move of about ±$9.12 (±4.7%) over the next week, a range of roughly $184.86 to $203.10 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The MS expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.