Morgan Stanley (MS)
Morgan Stanley Max Pain By Strike
MS trades at $144.83, pinned near the near-term max pain of $144 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (3 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($100-$145), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 135 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Morgan Stanley Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for MS shows stable levels around 131.33, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 34% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 144.83 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 135 (4 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.
Max Pain Table
| Expiration Date | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 144 | -0.83 (-0.57%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 143 | -1.83 (-1.26%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 142 | -2.83 (-1.95%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 145 | 0.17 (0.12%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 135 | -9.83 (-6.79%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 145 | 0.17 (0.12%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 135 | -9.83 (-6.79%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 140 | -4.83 (-3.33%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 115 | -29.83 (-20.60%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 120 | -24.83 (-17.14%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 135 | -9.83 (-6.79%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 100 | -44.83 (-30.95%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 135 | -9.83 (-6.79%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 130 | -14.83 (-10.24%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 130 | -14.83 (-10.24%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 120 | -24.83 (-17.14%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 130 | -14.83 (-10.24%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 120 | -24.83 (-17.14%) |