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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
276
Synopsys
SNPS
$74.4B
| $75.7M | 0.04% |
1,638,176
+32,907
| +2% | +$1.62M |
|
277
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
$70.1B
| $75M | 0.04% |
3,602,348
-567,246
| -14% | -$16M |
|
278
Ingredion
INGR
$6.27B
| $74.9M | 0.04% |
857,670
+30,059
| +4% | +$2.58M |
|
|
DYN.PRA
279
DELISTED
Dynegy Inc.
DYN.PRA
| $74.6M | 0.04% |
929,650
+4,488
| +0.5% | +$416K |
|
|
AY
280
DELISTED
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc Ordinary Shares
AY
| $74.5M | 0.04% |
4,498,603
+709,246
| +19% | +$16.9M |
|
281
Wynn Resorts
WYNN
$10.3B
| $74.1M | 0.04% |
1,395,673
-15,926
| -1% | -$1.38M |
|
|
AZPN
282
DELISTED
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY INC
AZPN
| $73.3M | 0.04% |
1,932,245
+13,696
| +0.7% | +$519K |
|
|
CERN
283
DELISTED
Cerner Corp
CERN
| $72.4M | 0.04% |
1,206,789
-876,243
| -42% | -$57.3M |
|
284
Kimberly-Clark
KMB
$36.3B
| $71.2M | 0.04% |
653,427
+640,911
| +5,121% | +$70.6M |
|
|
DCUB
285
DELISTED
DOMINION RESOURCES INC CORP UNIT 2013 SER B (VA)
DCUB
| $71.1M | 0.04% |
1,270,735
+4,060
| +0.3% | +$228K |
|
286
Warner Bros
WBD
$65.9B
| $71.1M | 0.04% |
2,731,972
-265,761
| -9% | -$7.86M |
|
287
COPT Defense Properties
CDP
$4.3B
| $70.6M | 0.04% |
3,358,646
+1,118,442
| +50% | +$25.3M |
|
288
Fastenal
FAST
$54.7B
| $70.3M | 0.04% |
+7,676,768
| New | +$76.1M |
|
289
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$57.5B
| $69.2M | 0.04% |
1,542,490
+43,495
| +3% | +$1.95M |
|
290
LKQ Corp
LKQ
$5.68B
| $67.6M | 0.04% |
2,383,774
+263,013
| +12% | +$8.01M |
|
291
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.77B
| $67.5M | 0.04% |
1,296,336
+137,866
| +12% | +$7.64M |
|
292
Steris
STE
$22.3B
| $67.4M | 0.04% |
1,038,021
+314,941
| +44% | +$20.8M |
|
293
Albemarle
ALB
$13.9B
| $67.2M | 0.04% |
1,523,899
+45,352
| +3% | +$2.21M |
|
294
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$57.8B
| $67.2M | 0.04% |
771,759
-198,941
| -20% | -$17.9M |
|
|
AGU
295
DELISTED
Agrium
AGU
| $66.6M | 0.04% |
744,104
-2,972
| -0.4% | -$301K |
|
|
HOLX
296
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| $66.6M | 0.04% |
1,701,307
+1,009,990
| +146% | +$40.1M |
|
297
Fluor
FLR
$7.01B
| $65.1M | 0.04% |
1,537,249
+175,736
| +13% | +$8.24M |
|
298
Owens Corning
OC
$11.2B
| $64.3M | 0.04% |
1,533,233
+962,676
| +169% | +$42.4M |
|
|
ALE
299
DELISTED
Allete
ALE
| $64M | 0.04% |
1,267,202
-75,895
| -6% | -$3.68M |
|
|
NLSN
300
DELISTED
Nielsen Holdings plc
NLSN
| $63.4M | 0.04% |
1,426,242
+61,605
| +5% | +$2.85M |
|
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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.