Goldman Sachs Portfolio holdings
Goldman Sachs, founded in 1869 by Marcus Goldman and later joined by Samuel Sachs, is a premier global investment bank headquartered in New York City, renowned for its influential role in financial markets. The firm provides a wide range of services, including investment banking (mergers, acquisitions, and underwriting), securities trading, asset management, and consumer banking through its Marcus platform, catering to corporations, governments, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. Known for its elite status on Wall Street, Goldman Sachs has a history of navigating major economic events, from the Great Depression to the 2008 financial crisis, where it played a controversial yet pivotal role. With a strong emphasis on innovation and a global footprint, it manages billions in assets and remains a powerhouse in shaping economic policy and market trends.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
|
+$1.35B |
| 2 |
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
|
+$1.12B |
| 3 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$763M |
| 4 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$688M |
| 5 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$538M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ETP
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
ETP
|
+$1.64B |
| 2 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$719M |
| 3 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$713M |
| 4 |
COL
Rockwell Collins
COL
|
+$610M |
| 5 |
ANDV
Andeavor
ANDV
|
+$570M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 11.56% |
| 2 | Financials | 9.82% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 9.37% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.85% |
| 5 | Energy | 6.12% |
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Goldman Sachs's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Goldman Sachs held 6,043 positions worth $314B, down 19% from $387B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Goldman Sachs withdrew a net $17.9B in Q4 2018, closing 848 positions and reducing 2,254 holdings. Its most notable exit was Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., an estimated $1.64B position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 12% of assets, down from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
Against the trend, Goldman Sachs opened a new position in Linde worth $335M.
- Goldman Sachs's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 2,149,240 shares worth $335M.
- Goldman Sachs added most to Energy Transfer Partners in Q4 2018, an estimated $1.35B increase.
- Goldman Sachs's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, cutting an estimated $719M.
- Goldman Sachs fully exited Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $1.64B.
- Goldman Sachs's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $314B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Goldman Sachs opened 484 new positions and closed 848 in Q4 2018.
- Goldman Sachs's portfolio value fell 19% quarter-over-quarter to $314B.
Based on Goldman Sachs's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.