Author outlines a bullish options strategy on Morgan Stanley ahead of 1/15 earnings, citing technical strength and M&A momentum.
Unpriced research observations (excluded from Calls and Returns):
MS — LONG Author claims Morgan Stanley is bullish because it is looking great technically and M&A is taking off. He expects the stock to rise around the 1/15 earnings and expresses this via a net credit options structure with unlimited upside and a stated max loss of $17.89 per share below $170. Historical earnings moves of 3–6% most quarters and 8–10% in outliers inform the expected magnitude. ambiguous_option_contract
Based on bullish expectations, MS is looking great technically, M and A is taking off.