MSCI Option Overview

MSCI Inc (MSCI) options traded 1.43K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 698, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 26.2%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $581.15, 13.8% below the $674.47 close.

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MSCI Options FAQ

How actively are MSCI options traded?

1.18K calls and 251 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 1.43K contracts in total. Open interest was 10.51K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 702 contracts per day. The MSCI option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is MSCI implied volatility high right now?

MSCI IV rank is 6, so its 30-day implied volatility of 26.2% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 18.7% on Dec 22, 2025 to 150.1% on Jan 16, 2026. See the MSCI implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the MSCI put/call ratio?

The MSCI put/call volume ratio was 0.21 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.12. The MSCI open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is MSCI max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for MSCI options about one week from expiration was $581.15, 13.8% below the $674.47 close. The MSCI max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is MSCI's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 26.5%, options price a move of about ±$24.73 (±3.7%) over the next week, a range of roughly $649.74 to $699.20 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The MSCI expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.