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 |
Honeywell
HON
|
+$3.44B |
| 2 |
Linde
LIN
|
+$2.37B |
| 3 |
Cigna
CI
|
+$302M |
| 4 |
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
|
+$251M |
| 5 |
Lear
LEA
|
+$222M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$562M |
| 2 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific
TMO
|
+$496M |
| 3 |
Coty
COTY
|
+$397M |
| 4 |
Accenture
ACN
|
+$351M |
| 5 |
Abbott
ABT
|
+$348M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 20.3% |
| 2 | Technology | 16.82% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 16.27% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.29% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
526
Azenta
AZTA
$1.36B
| $16.7M | 0.01% |
638,753
+56,938
| +10% | +$1.66M |
|
|
SJIU
527
DELISTED
South Jersey Industries, Inc.
SJIU
| $16.7M | 0.01% |
354,954
-24,805
| -7% | -$1.28M |
|
528
COPT Defense Properties
CDP
$4.29B
| $16.6M | 0.01% |
789,562
+251,553
| +47% | +$6.4M |
|
529
Trex
TREX
$4.63B
| $16.6M | 0.01% |
559,288
+144,234
| +35% | +$4.51M |
|
530
Teladoc Health
TDOC
$1.21B
| $16.6M | 0.01% |
333,928
+107,981
| +48% | +$6.61M |
|
|
WNS
531
DELISTED
WNS Holdings
WNS
| $16.5M | 0.01% |
400,853
-106,727
| -21% | -$5.1M |
|
532
Compañía de Cervecerías Unidas
CCU
$2.11B
| $16.5M | 0.01% |
+657,204
| New | +$17M |
|
533
Alliant Energy
LNT
$18.2B
| $16.4M | 0.01% |
389,174
-176,589
| -31% | -$7.76M |
|
534
Ingersoll Rand
IR
$33.9B
| $16.3M | 0.01% |
798,927
-100,623
| -11% | -$2.47M |
|
|
ENBL
535
DELISTED
ENABLE MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LP
ENBL
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
1,199,964
-300,036
| -20% | -$4.43M |
|
536
IMAX
IMAX
$2.77B
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
860,605
+307,948
| +56% | +$6.28M |
|
537
Paylocity
PCTY
$7.51B
| $16.1M | 0.01% |
267,840
+4,439
| +2% | +$285K |
|
538
Hanmi Financial
HAFC
$952M
| $16.1M | 0.01% |
817,999
+201,903
| +33% | +$4.3M |
|
539
Hamilton Lane
HLNE
$5.13B
| $15.7M | 0.01% |
424,874
+174,167
| +69% | +$6.51M |
|
540
HealthEquity
HQY
$8.73B
| $15.5M | 0.01% |
+259,102
| New | +$20.9M |
|
541
Ameren
AEE
$30.1B
| $15.4M | 0.01% |
235,686
-105,039
| -31% | -$7M |
|
542
Truist Financial
TFC
$62.7B
| $15M | 0.01% |
+346,832
| New | +$16.7M |
|
543
Novartis
NVS
$292B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
193,085
-5,061
| -3% | -$394K |
|
544
SiteOne Landscape Supply
SITE
$4.28B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
267,647
-415,988
| -61% | -$26.1M |
|
545
Clean Harbors
CLH
$16.5B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
299,645
-1,123,391
| -79% | -$70M |
|
546
Atmos Energy
ATO
$28.7B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
159,082
-72,589
| -31% | -$6.94M |
|
547
Zumiez
ZUMZ
$343M
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
769,112
+294,548
| +62% | +$6.24M |
|
548
Floor & Decor
FND
$6.03B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
567,011
-50,937
| -8% | -$1.49M |
|
549
Deere & Co
DE
$164B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
98,405
-41
| -0% | -$6K |
|
550
American Water Works
AWK
$26.3B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
159,745
-111,844
| -41% | -$10.2M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Massachusetts Financial Services held 914 positions worth $208B, down 14% from $243B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q4 2018 filing shows 61 new, 437 increased, 347 reduced and 67 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Linde: 14,974,098 shares worth $2.34B. The largest sale was Express Scripts Holding Company, an estimated $562M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 20% of assets, down from 21% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 14,974,098 shares worth $2.34B.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Honeywell in Q4 2018, an estimated $3.44B increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was Thermo Fisher Scientific, cutting an estimated $496M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited Express Scripts Holding Company in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $562M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $208B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 61 new positions and closed 67 in Q4 2018.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value fell 14% quarter-over-quarter to $208B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 8 Feb 2019.