MS Max Pain
MS Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of MS.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
MS Max Pain FAQ
What is max pain?
Max pain is the price where the total value of all open calls and puts would be lowest at expiration, so option buyers as a group would lose the most. Some traders watch it as a level the stock may drift toward near expiration, because option sellers, often market makers, hedge their positions in ways that can pull the price toward heavily traded strikes. It is a theory, not a guarantee.
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. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does MS trade above or below its max pain?
Morgan Stanley closed above its near-term max pain on 4 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 4, 2026 it closed at $193.98, 3.5% above max pain of $187.50.
How has MS max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for Morgan Stanley ranged from $184.29 to $197.50. It went from $196.07 on Oct 8, 2026 to $187.50 on Nov 4, 2026. See the MS max pain history for a longer view.
What is Morgan Stanley?
Morgan Stanley is a massive global financial services firm, with offices in 42 countries and more than 82,000 employees as of year-end 2025.