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 |
MON
Monsanto Co
MON
|
+$590M |
| 2 |
Zimmer Biomet
ZBH
|
+$472M |
| 3 |
PPG Industries
PPG
|
+$419M |
| 4 |
NOV
NOV
|
+$289M |
| 5 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$246M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
McDonald's
MCD
|
+$437M |
| 2 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$333M |
| 3 |
Target
TGT
|
+$289M |
| 4 |
Honeywell
HON
|
+$262M |
| 5 |
eBay
EBAY
|
+$259M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.81% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 16.87% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.93% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.07% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.65% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
Liberty Global Class C
LBTYK
$3.53B
| $93.7M | 0.05% |
2,630,947
-1,307,345
| -33% | -$52.8M |
|
252
Affiliated Managers Group
AMG
$9.69B
| $92.8M | 0.05% |
542,918
-328,849
| -38% | -$64.7M |
|
253
American International
AIG
$41.7B
| $92.6M | 0.05% |
1,629,331
-619,228
| -28% | -$37.8M |
|
254
Marriott International
MAR
$98.3B
| $92.3M | 0.05% |
1,353,658
-15,727
| -1% | -$1.14M |
|
|
CPGX
255
DELISTED
COLUMBIA PIPELINE GROUP IN COM STK (DE)
CPGX
| $92.2M | 0.05% |
+5,041,220
| New | +$131M |
|
256
Axalta
AXTA
$7.66B
| $92.1M | 0.05% |
3,633,859
+294,599
| +9% | +$8.75M |
|
|
PCP
257
DELISTED
PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP
PCP
| $91M | 0.05% |
396,333
-862,343
| -69% | -$185M |
|
|
MRD
258
DELISTED
MEMORIAL RESOURCE DEV CORP COM STK (DE)
MRD
| $91M | 0.05% |
5,176,423
-185,843
| -3% | -$3.34M |
|
259
Zoetis
ZTS
$32.4B
| $90.9M | 0.05% |
2,208,469
-843,352
| -28% | -$39.1M |
|
260
Xcel Energy
XEL
$48.8B
| $89.4M | 0.05% |
2,524,430
-5,992
| -0.2% | -$204K |
|
|
IMS
261
DELISTED
IMS HEALTH HLDGS INC COM STK (DE)
IMS
| $87.4M | 0.05% |
3,003,146
+1,620,142
| +117% | +$49.7M |
|
262
Mid-America Apartment Communities
MAA
$15.4B
| $87M | 0.05% |
1,062,562
-77,269
| -7% | -$6.1M |
|
263
Everest Group
EG
$14.5B
| $86.9M | 0.05% |
501,207
-135,363
| -21% | -$24.5M |
|
264
Western Digital
WDC
$188B
| $86.3M | 0.05% |
1,437,799
+206,114
| +17% | +$12.4M |
|
265
Dominion Energy
D
$60.8B
| $85M | 0.05% |
1,207,153
+10,608
| +0.9% | +$745K |
|
266
Best Buy
BBY
$18.2B
| $84.3M | 0.05% |
2,270,498
-902,997
| -28% | -$30.9M |
|
|
WPZ
267
DELISTED
Williams Partners L.P.
WPZ
| $82.4M | 0.05% |
2,581,445
-55,654
| -2% | -$2.33M |
|
268
Telus
TU
$14.9B
| $81.3M | 0.05% |
5,155,048
+125,736
| +3% | +$2.09M |
|
269
AvalonBay Communities
AVB
$26.5B
| $79.2M | 0.04% |
453,069
+104,440
| +30% | +$17.7M |
|
270
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$99.4B
| $78.3M | 0.04% |
8,324,454
+17,608
| +0.2% | +$194K |
|
271
Enterprise Products Partners
EPD
$82.3B
| $78M | 0.04% |
3,133,696
+1,229,376
| +65% | +$34.1M |
|
272
Bunge Global
BG
$20.4B
| $78M | 0.04% |
1,063,750
+689,921
| +185% | +$53.4M |
|
273
Textron
TXT
$14.7B
| $76.5M | 0.04% |
2,033,568
-603,178
| -23% | -$25M |
|
274
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
$12.6B
| $76.3M | 0.04% |
2,603,958
-88,912
| -3% | -$2.53M |
|
275
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$8.51B
| $76.2M | 0.04% |
1,330,298
-5,520
| -0.4% | -$325K |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Massachusetts Financial Services held 948 positions worth $179B, down 9% from $197B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q3 2015 filing shows 71 new, 374 increased, 412 reduced and 84 closed positions. Its largest new stake was PayPal: 6,873,005 shares worth $213M. The largest sale was McDonald's, an estimated $437M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q3 2015 buy was PayPal: 6,873,005 shares worth $213M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Monsanto Co in Q3 2015, an estimated $590M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was McDonald's, cutting an estimated $437M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited Iron Mountain in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $95.8M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $179B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 71 new positions and closed 84 in Q3 2015.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value fell 9% quarter-over-quarter to $179B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 12 Nov 2015.