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 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$525M |
| 2 |
Cognizant
CTSH
|
+$487M |
| 3 |
Aon
AON
|
+$410M |
| 4 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$269M |
| 5 |
J.M. Smucker
SJM
|
+$240M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
TWC
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
|
+$968M |
| 2 |
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
|
+$418M |
| 3 |
PX
Praxair Inc
PX
|
+$326M |
| 4 |
Accenture
ACN
|
+$303M |
| 5 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$220M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 17.9% |
| 2 | Financials | 17.24% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.92% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.58% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.66% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DCUB
276
DELISTED
DOMINION RESOURCES INC CORP UNIT 2013 SER B (VA)
DCUB
| $80.4M | 0.04% |
1,338,033
| – | – |
|
277
Fastenal
FAST
$54.8B
| $79.3M | 0.04% |
7,141,768
-200,640
| -3% | -$2.29M |
|
|
XIFR
278
XPLR Infrastructure LP
XIFR
$1.04B
| $78.8M | 0.04% |
2,595,233
+2,095
| +0.1% | +$59K |
|
279
Bunge Global
BG
$20.9B
| $78.3M | 0.04% |
1,323,870
+31,586
| +2% | +$1.93M |
|
280
Edison International
EIX
$30.3B
| $78M | 0.04% |
1,004,544
-535,427
| -35% | -$38.4M |
|
281
Fluor
FLR
$6.54B
| $78M | 0.04% |
1,582,725
-41,913
| -3% | -$2.18M |
|
282
Magna International
MGA
$18.8B
| $77.2M | 0.04% |
2,200,961
-2,942
| -0.1% | -$119K |
|
283
Royal Caribbean
RCL
$86.8B
| $76.9M | 0.04% |
1,144,469
+305,495
| +36% | +$23.4M |
|
|
OA
284
DELISTED
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
| $75.3M | 0.04% |
883,998
+134,017
| +18% | +$11.7M |
|
285
Textron
TXT
$14.9B
| $73.9M | 0.04% |
2,021,518
-342,495
| -14% | -$13M |
|
286
Akamai
AKAM
$15.6B
| $73.4M | 0.04% |
+1,311,766
| New | +$69M |
|
287
Extra Space Storage
EXR
$32.3B
| $73.2M | 0.04% |
791,138
-56,748
| -7% | -$5.13M |
|
288
Hartford Financial Services
HIG
$39.9B
| $72.6M | 0.04% |
1,636,738
+372,303
| +29% | +$16.6M |
|
289
American International
AIG
$42.5B
| $70M | 0.04% |
1,324,031
-303,649
| -19% | -$16.8M |
|
290
Eversource Energy
ES
$28.1B
| $69.8M | 0.04% |
1,165,366
+9,336
| +0.8% | +$528K |
|
291
SS&C Technologies
SSNC
$18.9B
| $69.7M | 0.04% |
2,481,098
+182,882
| +8% | +$5.48M |
|
292
Unum
UNM
$13.4B
| $68.7M | 0.03% |
2,159,565
+349,768
| +19% | +$11.8M |
|
293
Telus
TU
$17.4B
| $68M | 0.03% |
4,225,300
+319,302
| +8% | +$5.06M |
|
294
Church & Dwight Co
CHD
$23.7B
| $68M | 0.03% |
1,321,194
-45,224
| -3% | -$2.18M |
|
295
SITE Centers
SITC
$236M
| $67.5M | 0.03% |
2,889,470
+336,733
| +13% | +$7.6M |
|
296
Halliburton
HAL
$26.1B
| $66.7M | 0.03% |
1,471,799
+22,324
| +2% | +$918K |
|
297
Clean Harbors
CLH
$17.2B
| $66.2M | 0.03% |
1,271,118
+1,192,261
| +1,512% | +$59.6M |
|
|
HOLX
298
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| $66.2M | 0.03% |
1,912,058
-50,011
| -3% | -$1.73M |
|
|
MASI
299
DELISTED
Masimo
MASI
| $65.6M | 0.03% |
1,248,500
-363,046
| -23% | -$17.1M |
|
|
FITB
300
Fifth Third Bancorp
FITB
$51.3B
| $65.5M | 0.03% |
3,725,016
-29,036
| -0.8% | -$521K |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Massachusetts Financial Services held 912 positions worth $199B, up 3.1% from $192B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2016 filing shows 74 new, 381 increased, 377 reduced and 65 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 1,096,430 shares worth $118M. The largest sale was TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK, an estimated $968M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 18% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 1,096,430 shares worth $118M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Charter Communications in Q2 2016, an estimated $525M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Colgate-Palmolive, cutting an estimated $418M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $968M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $199B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 74 new positions and closed 65 in Q2 2016.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 3.1% quarter-over-quarter to $199B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 12 Aug 2016.