Morgan Stanley plans four-year trigger jump notes on indexes, funds

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, Nov. 14 - Morgan Stanley plans to price 0% trigger jump securities due November 2016 linked to the S&P 500 index with a 40% weight, the Russell 2000 index with a 20% weight, the iShares MSCI EAFE index fund with a 20% weight, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets index fund with a 10% weight and the iShares FTSE China 25 index fund with a 10% weight, according to an FWP with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

If the basket finishes above the initial level, the payout at maturity will be par plus the greater of the gain and the upside payment of 39% to 41%.

If the basket falls but finishes above the 30% trigger level, the payout will be par.

Otherwise, investors will be exposed to any losses.

The notes (Cusip: 61761H707) are expected to price and settle in November.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is the agent.

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