Morgan Stanley (MS) Chart Patterns, Support & Resistance & Technical Analysis

Auto-detected technical analysis for MS · data as of Aug 4, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.

$217.04last close · Aug 4, 202652-week range $139.41$232.25 · 6.55% below the high

MS Rising Wedge Pattern

MS is currently forming a rising wedge on the daily timeframe. Detected Aug 4, 2026.

A rising wedge is a breakdown that suggests the recent run may be rolling over. A breakout projects a measured-move target near $168.84 (−11.1%). Across 9,519 backtested rising wedges, the setup followed through 50.0% of the time, averaging +0.19R; MS's own rising wedges have hit 50.0%.

DirectionBearishTarget$168.84Projected move−11.1%Breakout level$186.26

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MS's Most Recent Rising Wedge Trade

MS's most recent completed rising wedge resolved as a loss: it broke down on Jan 12, 2026 near $184.63, then was stopped out at $191.23 on Jan 15, 2026 — a -1.58R move (3.6%) over 3 sessions. Across 160 backtested rising wedges, this setup wins 53.8% of the time.

OutcomeLossResult-1.58REntry$184.63Exit$191.23

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How Rising Wedges Have Performed

Win rate
50.0%
Avg return
+0.19R
Backtested trades
9,519
MS win rate
50.0%

Historical pattern statistics (2006-08-04 – 2026-08-04), not a prediction.

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MS Pattern Trade History

Every completed pattern trade our nightly backtest found on MS's daily chart, newest first — wins and losses alike.

PatternEntryExitOutcomeResult
Rising WedgeJan 12, 2026 @ $184.63Jan 15, 2026 @ $191.23Loss-1.58R
TriangleNov 14, 2025 @ $164.20Dec 3, 2025 @ $173.72Loss-1.26R
TriangleNov 3, 2025 @ $162.41Nov 12, 2025 @ $169.92Loss-1.59R
Rising WedgeSep 5, 2025 @ $151.37Sep 24, 2025 @ $157.88Win+1.14R
Rising WedgeAug 27, 2025 @ $149.50Nov 6, 2025 @ $163.42Win+1.64R
TriangleJun 20, 2025 @ $133.35Jul 15, 2025 @ $141.59Win+1.81R
Rising WedgeMay 20, 2025 @ $129.87Jun 23, 2025 @ $134.00Loss-1.31R
TriangleSep 26, 2024 @ $103.31Oct 25, 2024 @ $116.88Win+1.47R
Bullish PennantFeb 16, 2024 @ $86.09May 23, 2024 @ $98.92Win+4.27R
TriangleJul 17, 2023 @ $86.86Jul 28, 2023 @ $91.57Win+1.19R
Rising WedgeMay 4, 2023 @ $84.17Jul 18, 2023 @ $91.94Loss-1.02R
TriangleApr 14, 2023 @ $87.31May 4, 2023 @ $82.61Loss-1.14R

MS Support and Resistance Levels

A chance to go short showed up on the weekly chart about 3 weeks ago: price ran up to $217.33 — a level traders often watch as a target (161.8% of the prior move) — and has since turned back below it, the kind of rejection a short plays for.

  • What it was aiming for: a drop toward support line around $179.56 below — the first place to look for a touch and take profit.
  • What would have called it off: a weekly close back above $217.33, where the turn lower would have failed.

Nearest auto-detected support sits near $180.18, resistance near $225.62. These are chart/swing-derived levels, not formula pivots.

Resistance
$225.62$227.58$232.88$254.63
Support
$180.18$163.29

MS Recent Daily Prices

DateOpenHighLowClose
Aug 4, 2026$213.67$218.76$211.51$217.04
Aug 3, 2026$211.46$211.69$208.01$211.23
Jul 31, 2026$210.70$213.46$208.69$210.42
Jul 30, 2026$207.50$211.15$205.30$210.06
Jul 29, 2026$212.09$212.35$202.94$203.13
Jul 28, 2026$213.75$213.75$207.29$211.58
Jul 27, 2026$218.02$219.40$210.89$214.56
Jul 24, 2026$216.40$216.40$211.21$214.48
Jul 23, 2026$214.89$217.26$213.72$215.18
Jul 22, 2026$215.52$219.63$215.52$218.50

MS Frequently Asked Questions

What chart pattern is MS forming right now?
As of Aug 4, 2026, TradingPal's detector identifies a rising wedge on Morgan Stanley (MS) on the daily chart, with a measured-move target of $168.84.
Is a rising wedge bullish or bearish?
The rising wedge detected on MS is a bearish pattern, projecting a measured-move target of $168.84. See its full backtested track record above — that's the real edge, not the textbook label.
How reliable is a rising wedge pattern, and what is its win rate?
Across TradingPal's backtest of the rising wedge family (9,519 trades over 631 symbols), it resolved in the expected direction 50.0% of the time with an average of +0.19R. These are historical statistics, not a prediction.
What are the support and resistance levels for MS?
Based on auto-detected, swing-derived levels (as of Aug 4, 2026), MS's nearest support is around $180.18 and nearest resistance around $225.62.
What is the price target if MS's pattern breaks out?
The detected rising wedge has a geometry-based measured-move target of $168.84 (pattern height projected from the breakout). This is a technical target, not a recommendation.
What was MS's closing price on Aug 4, 2026?
Morgan Stanley (MS) last closed at $217.04 on Aug 4, 2026. For the live quote, see the chart above or a real-time quote provider.

Technical analysis for informational purposes only — not investment advice. Auto-detected patterns and levels update daily; the chart above is live.