Massachusetts Financial Services Portfolio holdings
Massachusetts Financial Services (MFS), founded in 1924 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a pioneering investment management firm credited with launching the first U.S. mutual fund, the Massachusetts Investors Trust. Managing hundreds of billions in assets, MFS offers a wide range of actively managed investment products, including equity, fixed-income, and balanced funds, serving institutional investors, financial advisors, and individuals globally. Known for its disciplined, research-driven approach, the firm emphasizes long-term value creation through fundamental analysis and a collaborative team structure, avoiding short-term market trends. With a legacy of innovation and a strong global presence, MFS remains a respected name in the asset management industry, balancing tradition with a focus on sustainable, client-centric investing.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$845M |
| 2 |
State Street
STT
|
+$607M |
| 3 |
W.W. Grainger
GWW
|
+$410M |
| 4 |
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
|
+$390M |
| 5 |
American Express
AXP
|
+$355M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$870M |
| 2 |
COV
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
|
+$861M |
| 3 |
BNY
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY
|
+$626M |
| 4 |
Procter & Gamble
PG
|
+$395M |
| 5 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$308M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.12% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 17.26% |
| 3 | Industrials | 13.61% |
| 4 | Technology | 12.78% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 9.06% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
K
76
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $786M | 0.4% |
12,686,411
+1,405,814
| +12% | +$86M |
|
77
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$61.3B
| $783M | 0.4% |
10,737,640
-783,711
| -7% | -$60.6M |
|
78
Prudential Financial
PRU
$40.6B
| $782M | 0.4% |
9,735,452
-309,824
| -3% | -$25.1M |
|
79
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$73.2B
| $753M | 0.38% |
4,678,927
+924,066
| +25% | +$148M |
|
80
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
$2.14B
| $732M | 0.37% |
14,378,850
-171,746
| -1% | -$8.86M |
|
81
Ross Stores
ROST
$72B
| $714M | 0.36% |
13,551,846
+279,278
| +2% | +$13.8M |
|
82
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$77.8B
| $694M | 0.35% |
7,314,342
-247,599
| -3% | -$23.1M |
|
83
Biogen
BIIB
$31.1B
| $631M | 0.32% |
1,494,392
+47,443
| +3% | +$18.7M |
|
84
Yum! Brands
YUM
$39.6B
| $626M | 0.32% |
11,056,096
+209,352
| +2% | +$11.4M |
|
85
Kohl's
KSS
$1.99B
| $623M | 0.32% |
7,962,702
-37,684
| -0.5% | -$2.57M |
|
86
Crown Holdings
CCK
$12.2B
| $609M | 0.31% |
11,264,872
-557,067
| -5% | -$27.7M |
|
87
Eaton
ETN
$161B
| $606M | 0.31% |
8,916,328
-888,015
| -9% | -$60.4M |
|
88
Cisco
CSCO
$431B
| $581M | 0.29% |
21,095,757
+8,009,268
| +61% | +$225M |
|
89
Analog Devices
ADI
$177B
| $579M | 0.29% |
9,187,625
+2,595,504
| +39% | +$147M |
|
90
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$96B
| $546M | 0.28% |
5,859,695
+286,371
| +5% | +$25.9M |
|
91
Amphenol
APH
$201B
| $545M | 0.28% |
73,941,256
-1,245,120
| -2% | -$8.72M |
|
|
VIAB
92
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class B
VIAB
| $540M | 0.27% |
7,911,618
-823,601
| -9% | -$56.9M |
|
93
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$75.2B
| $535M | 0.27% |
5,503,801
+1,642,664
| +43% | +$158M |
|
94
Equifax
EFX
$19.7B
| $531M | 0.27% |
5,707,846
+1,640,653
| +40% | +$146M |
|
95
McKesson
MCK
$104B
| $512M | 0.26% |
2,261,619
+85,271
| +4% | +$18.9M |
|
96
Urban Outfitters
URBN
$6.64B
| $501M | 0.25% |
10,983,972
-708,722
| -6% | -$27.6M |
|
97
Sally Beauty Holdings
SBH
$1.5B
| $489M | 0.25% |
14,218,213
-315,797
| -2% | -$10.2M |
|
|
BBBY
98
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $482M | 0.24% |
6,282,513
+171,053
| +3% | +$13M |
|
99
VF Corp
VFC
$5.08B
| $480M | 0.24% |
6,774,482
-865,373
| -11% | -$59.9M |
|
100
Booking.com
BKNG
$130B
| $467M | 0.24% |
10,023,950
-162,775
| -2% | -$7.28M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Massachusetts Financial Services held 954 positions worth $198B, up 0.54% from $197B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q1 2015 filing shows 74 new, 346 increased, 446 reduced and 75 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Dollar Tree: 2,552,583 shares worth $207M. The largest sale was Walt Disney, an estimated $870M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, down from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Industrials.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q1 2015 buy was Dollar Tree: 2,552,583 shares worth $207M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Medtronic in Q1 2015, an estimated $845M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was Walt Disney, cutting an estimated $870M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND) in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $861M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $198B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 74 new positions and closed 75 in Q1 2015.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 0.54% quarter-over-quarter to $198B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 13 May 2015.