MS Max Pain
MS $183.49 · Updated Oct 26, 4:00 PM ET
MS max pain for Oct 30, 2026 (4 days out) is $110.00, 40.1% below the current $183.49. That is the settlement price at which the open contracts on that date would pay holders the least. For Nov 27, 2026, max pain is $135.00.
MAX PAIN BY EXPIRATION
| Expiration | DTE | Max pain | vs spot | Call OI | Put OI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 | $110.00 | -40.1% | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 | $110.00 | -40.1% | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 18 | $140.00 | -23.7% | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 25 | $95.00 | -48.2% | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 32 | $135.00 | -26.4% | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 39 | $140.00 | -23.7% | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 53 | $105.00 | -42.8% | 762 | 1,390 |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 81 | $97.50 | -46.9% | 70 | 3,438 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 144 | $95.00 | -48.2% | 406 | 43 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 172 | $115.00 | -37.3% | 1 | 0 |
How this is calculated: Max Pain methodology