MORGAN STANLEY (MS) Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded MORGAN STANLEY (MS) option contracts at the latest daily snapshot, ranked by volume. Each row shows the contract's price, implied volatility, delta, open interest, and how today's volume compares with its own 30-day average — click a contract to analyze it in the OptiView platform.
Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.
Most Active MS Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS $235 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.86 | 27.5% | 46 | 0.11 | — | 7,727 | 105.9× avg |
| MS $200 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $8.50 | — | 12 | — | 1,063 | 1,012 | 50.3× avg |
| MS $220 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $4.10 | — | 30 | — | 3,170 | 479 | 9.3× avg |
| MS $230 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.52 | — | 14 | — | 4,916 | 347 | 6.7× avg |
| MS $230 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $7.12 | — | 0 | — | 1,106 | 331 | 11.4× avg |
| MS $217.5 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $1.57 | 33.6% | 74 | 0.33 | 232 | 316 | 1.6× avg |
| MS $220 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $1.01 | — | 39 | — | 951 | 291 | 4.2× avg |
| MS $220 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $8.30 | — | 49 | — | 2,439 | 267 | 3.2× avg |
| MS $250 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $2.69 | — | 12 | — | 559 | 231 | 11.0× avg |
| MS $202.5 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.22 | — | 11 | — | 244 | 202 | 5.8× avg |
| MS $222.5 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.55 | — | 37 | — | 285 | 163 | 2.3× avg |
| MS $195 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $3.10 | — | 28 | — | 913 | 159 | 3.1× avg |
| MS $215 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $2.56 | — | 76 | — | 283 | 151 | 5.7× avg |
| MS $207.5 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.71 | — | 9 | — | 142 | 142 | 4.1× avg |
| MS $195 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.00 | — | 19 | — | 1,736 | 141 | 5.4× avg |
| MS $225 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.26 | — | 46 | — | 722 | 140 | 2.0× avg |
| MS $200 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.08 | — | 12 | — | 300 | 124 | 3.6× avg |
| MS $220 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $10.85 | — | 11 | — | 1,288 | 121 | 4.2× avg |
| MS $230 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.12 | — | 37 | — | 296 | 117 | 1.7× avg |
| MS $240 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $4.65 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 982 | 117 | 1.9× avg |
| MS $225 call | Sep 11, 2026 | 18d | $1.76 | — | 15 | — | 68 | 116 | 2.3× avg |
| MS $227.5 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $2.00 | 27.7% | 47 | 0.21 | — | 91 | 1.2× avg |
| MS $250 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $5.65 | — | 14 | — | 1,736 | 90 | 4.3× avg |
| MS $200 put | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $9.60 | — | 15 | — | 2,243 | 88 | 4.4× avg |
| MS $215 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $3.36 | — | 15 | — | 319 | 86 | 1.6× avg |
Ranked by volume at the latest daily snapshot. "vs 30d avg" compares today's volume with the contract's own 30-day average.
The most active MS contract today is the $235 call expiring in 25 days, with 7,727 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (17 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. 2 of these contracts are running well ahead of the usual daily volume.
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MS Options FAQ
Which MS option contract is most active today?
The most traded MS contract is the $235 call expiring Sep 18, 2026, with 7,727 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active MS options?
The table lists the 25 MS contracts with the highest volume at the latest daily snapshot, alongside price, implied volatility, delta, open interest, and each contract's volume versus its own 30-day average.
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.