MORGAN STANLEY (MS) Options Statistics & Positioning

MORGAN STANLEY (MS) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 38.4%, an IV rank of 33 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$10.12 (±5.3%) move in MS for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $190 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.24. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$190.11

52-week range

$154.23 – $229.09

ATM IV (30d)

38.4%

IV rank

33 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$10.12 (±5.3%)

Put/call OI

1.24

Put-heavy

Max pain

$190

↓ 0.1% below close

Next earnings

Nov 3, 2026

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Most Active MS Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
MS $205 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.43	38.9%	1,945
MS $197.5 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$1.57	39.4%	1,791
MS $195 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$2.31	39.3%	1,383
MS $190 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$4.30	38.4%	740
MS $200 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$1.07	39.2%	709

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MS Implied Volatility

38.4% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 33 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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MS Open Interest

1.24 put/call OI ratio

177,297 calls and 219,981 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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MS Max Pain

$190 max pain

0.1% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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MS Gamma Exposure

-$558.8M net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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MS Options Volume

22,054 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.53 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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MS Most Active Options

$190 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded MS contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

MS's next expected earnings date is Nov 3, 2026. Options currently price a ±$10.12 (±5.3%) move for the front expiration.

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MS Options FAQ

When is MS's next earnings date?

MS's next expected earnings date is Nov 3, 2026. Options currently price a ±$10.12 (±5.3%) move for the front expiration.

How often is MS options data on this page updated?

All MS statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see MS max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated MS pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.