MS Volatility Skew

The Implied Volatility Skew Chart offers a visual representation of the implied volatility (IV). The chart displays the strikes on the x-axis and the IV on the y-axis, making it easy to see the level of volatility for each option.

Implied volatility is a measure of the expected volatility of a security's price. Volatility skew refers to the difference in implied volatility between different options for the same security. Understanding the volatility skew can be helpful for option traders, as it provides insight into the market's expectations for the security's future price movements.

You can filter the chart by calls or puts and can click on a point on the chart to navigate to the option's page.

Sources:

"What Is Volatility Skew in Trading? Reverse and Forward Skews". Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/volatility-skew.asp.

Implied Volatility Stats

MS Volatility Skew FAQ

What is volatility skew?

Volatility skew is the difference in implied volatility between options at different strike prices. A steeper skew means traders are paying more for options on one side, usually downside puts used as protection.

What is MS's one-year implied volatility range?

Over the past year, Morgan Stanley 30-day implied volatility ranged from 22.8% on Dec 11, 2025 to 44.8% on Mar 30, 2026.

How has MS implied volatility changed recently?

Morgan Stanley 30-day implied volatility went from 32.4% on Oct 7, 2026 to 29.8% on Nov 4, 2026. See the MS implied volatility 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.