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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MPSX
601
DELISTED
Multi Packaging Solutions Intl.
MPSX
| $7.71M | ﹤0.01% |
577,834
-3,517
| -0.6% | -$54.7K |
|
602
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
$72.4B
| $7.61M | ﹤0.01% |
112,624
-3,973
| -3% | -$261K |
|
603
Dave & Buster's
PLAY
$357M
| $7.6M | ﹤0.01% |
+162,335
| New | +$6.73M |
|
|
SQBG
604
DELISTED
Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
SQBG
| $7.4M | ﹤0.01% |
23,178
+1,269
| +6% | +$358K |
|
|
BRKL
605
DELISTED
Brookline Bancorp
BRKL
| $7.34M | ﹤0.01% |
665,406
+44,204
| +7% | +$494K |
|
606
Lakeland Financial Corp
LKFN
$1.57B
| $7.29M | ﹤0.01% |
232,692
+16,801
| +8% | +$528K |
|
|
PVTB
607
DELISTED
PrivateBancorp Inc
PVTB
| $7.23M | ﹤0.01% |
164,258
-2,068,543
| -93% | -$84.3M |
|
608
RE/MAX Holdings
RMAX
$198M
| $7.13M | ﹤0.01% |
177,186
-22,920
| -11% | -$880K |
|
609
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.7B
| $6.9M | ﹤0.01% |
304,880
+11,907
| +4% | +$271K |
|
610
Safety Insurance
SAFT
$1.51B
| $6.8M | ﹤0.01% |
110,508
+6,761
| +7% | +$396K |
|
611
Teva Pharmaceuticals
TEVA
$40.4B
| $6.79M | ﹤0.01% |
135,228
-551,490
| -80% | -$29.4M |
|
612
Republic Services
RSG
$67.4B
| $6.71M | ﹤0.01% |
130,733
-20,637
| -14% | -$990K |
|
613
StealthGas
GASS
$326M
| $6.62M | ﹤0.01% |
1,752,271
-41,448
| -2% | -$175K |
|
|
BBT
614
Beacon Financial Corp
BBT
$2.5B
| $6.5M | ﹤0.01% |
241,516
+16,093
| +7% | +$432K |
|
615
Resources Connection
RGP
$140M
| $6.43M | ﹤0.01% |
435,303
-64,091
| -13% | -$949K |
|
616
Synchrony
SYF
$24.4B
| $6.26M | ﹤0.01% |
247,633
+35,183
| +17% | +$1.02M |
|
|
FOE
617
DELISTED
Ferro Corporation
FOE
| $6.21M | ﹤0.01% |
464,278
+55,682
| +14% | +$738K |
|
618
Boeing
BA
$169B
| $6.15M | ﹤0.01% |
+47,367
| New | +$6.17M |
|
|
PETX
619
DELISTED
Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.
PETX
| $6.14M | ﹤0.01% |
971,935
+47,102
| +5% | +$303K |
|
|
HMSY
620
DELISTED
HMS Holdings Corp.
HMSY
| $6.14M | ﹤0.01% |
348,489
-156,164
| -31% | -$2.52M |
|
621
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund ETF
EPI
$2.04B
| $6.11M | ﹤0.01% |
302,732
-118,171
| -28% | -$2.31M |
|
|
TCF
622
DELISTED
TCF Financial Corporation
TCF
| $6.09M | ﹤0.01% |
481,127
+97,976
| +26% | +$1.3M |
|
623
Glacier Bancorp
GBCI
$6.36B
| $6.07M | ﹤0.01% |
228,219
+16,308
| +8% | +$424K |
|
|
TXNM
624
TXNM Energy Inc
TXNM
$6.39B
| $6.07M | ﹤0.01% |
171,170
+137,613
| +410% | +$4.52M |
|
625
Burlington
BURL
$23.4B
| $6M | ﹤0.01% |
90,000
-454,610
| -83% | -$26.7M |
|
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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.