GS vs MS

Goldman Sachs against Morgan Stanley — live side-by-side technical comparison.

Prices as of 2026-10-16T20:00:02+00:00 UTC · updates daily

Performance side by side

	GS	MS
Price	$881.26	$180.57
1 day	-1.1%	-0.8%lead
5 days	-1.6%lead	-5.0%
1 month	-6.0%lead	-10.8%
6 months	-2.1%lead	-3.6%
Year to date	+0.3%	+1.7%lead
52-week position	34% of range	35% of range
52-week range	$740.01–$1153.99	$152.80–$232.25
vs 50-day average	below $974.84	below $204.33
vs 200-day average	below $959.59	below $194.31
RSI (14)	33	25
Next earnings	2026-10-13	2027-01-14

Where each one stands

GS — Goldman Sachs

GS trades at $881.26, below its 50-day average of $974.84, and below the 200-day at $959.59. It sits at 34% of its 52-week range ($740.01–$1,153.99); 14-day RSI is 33, in neutral territory; an average session moves it about 2.5%. For levels, the first level overhead is $900.00 (2.1% away) and the first support below is $872.74 (1.0% down). On the checklist the page runs for every asset, 2 of 6 checks read bullish — the lean is bearish.

MS — Morgan Stanley

MS trades at $180.57, below its 50-day average of $204.33, and below the 200-day at $194.31. It sits at 35% of its 52-week range ($152.80–$232.25); 14-day RSI is 25, in oversold territory; an average session moves it about 2.6%. For levels, the first level overhead is $182.22 (0.9% away) and the first support below is $177.96 (1.4% down). On the checklist the page runs for every asset, 1 of 6 checks read bullish — the lean is bearish.

Which one moves harder

Both move about the same amount day to day (2.5% and 2.6% of price), so the same position size carries comparable risk in either.

What would change the picture

The comparison turns on those levels: GS clearing $900.00 or losing $872.74; MS clearing $182.22 or losing $177.96. Until one of them gives way, the relative reading above stands.

Questions people ask about GS vs MS

Which is performing better right now, GS or MS?

Over the past month GS is -6.0% and MS is -10.8%, so GS is ahead on that window. Year to date the figures are +0.3% for GS and +1.7% for MS.

Is GS or MS more volatile?

Both move about the same amount day to day (2.5% and 2.6% of price), so the same position size carries comparable risk in either.

What are the key levels for GS and MS?

GS: resistance $900.00, support $872.74; MS: resistance $182.22, support $177.96. Levels come from recent swing zones and round numbers, recomputed daily.

When do GS and MS report next?

GS: 2026-10-13. MS: 2027-01-14. Earnings reset both the trend and the levels above, so a comparison made today is only good until the next report.

What does the GS/MS ratio mean?

It is simply GS's price divided by MS's — 4.8804 today. When the ratio rises, GS is outperforming; when it falls, MS is. Comparing it to its own 50- and 200-day averages shows whether the current leadership is new or long-standing.

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