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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
676
MillerKnoll
MLKN
$1.61B
| $3.55M | ﹤0.01% |
118,862
-250,871
| -68% | -$7.71M |
|
677
Douglas Dynamics
PLOW
$1.04B
| $3.51M | ﹤0.01% |
136,479
+9,942
| +8% | +$223K |
|
678
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$65.2B
| $3.49M | ﹤0.01% |
+26,527
| New | +$3.53M |
|
679
PLDT
PHI
$4.32B
| $3.48M | ﹤0.01% |
78,171
-10,896
| -12% | -$435K |
|
|
BBL
680
DELISTED
BHP Group Plc American Depositary Shares (Each representing two Ordinary Shares)
BBL
| $3.47M | ﹤0.01% |
136,778
-9,037
| -6% | -$223K |
|
|
HTS
681
DELISTED
HATTERAS FINANCIAL CORP
HTS
| $3.4M | ﹤0.01% |
207,062
+9,432
| +5% | +$150K |
|
682
Brunswick
BC
$5.33B
| $3.34M | ﹤0.01% |
73,653
+5,355
| +8% | +$254K |
|
683
Assured Guaranty
AGO
$3.79B
| $3.26M | ﹤0.01% |
128,364
+5,238
| +4% | +$135K |
|
684
Bausch Health
BHC
$1.69B
| $3.22M | ﹤0.01% |
159,936
-49,029
| -23% | -$1.39M |
|
685
PRA Group
PRAA
$688M
| $3.22M | ﹤0.01% |
+133,439
| New | +$3.73M |
|
686
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial
MUFG
$253B
| $3.22M | ﹤0.01% |
726,942
-50,152
| -6% | -$237K |
|
|
BECN
687
DELISTED
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
BECN
| $3.08M | ﹤0.01% |
67,669
-6,513
| -9% | -$280K |
|
688
Encore Capital Group
ECPG
$2.06B
| $3.05M | ﹤0.01% |
129,572
+118,796
| +1,102% | +$3.05M |
|
689
NetApp
NTAP
$34.2B
| $2.99M | ﹤0.01% |
121,557
-5,624
| -4% | -$138K |
|
690
Antero Resources
AR
$10.5B
| $2.95M | ﹤0.01% |
113,384
-4,333
| -4% | -$118K |
|
691
Zumiez
ZUMZ
$347M
| $2.83M | ﹤0.01% |
197,549
+14,078
| +8% | +$224K |
|
|
SC
692
DELISTED
SANTANDER CONSUMER USA HOLDINGS INC
SC
| $2.79M | ﹤0.01% |
+269,605
| New | +$3.13M |
|
|
BETR
693
DELISTED
Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.
BETR
| $2.72M | ﹤0.01% |
184,198
-154,053
| -46% | -$2.13M |
|
694
Columbus McKinnon
CMCO
$467M
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
190,343
+8,948
| +5% | +$138K |
|
695
AbbVie
ABBV
$465B
| $2.67M | ﹤0.01% |
43,180
-7
| -0% | -$427 |
|
696
CONMED
CNMD
$1.33B
| $2.66M | ﹤0.01% |
+55,664
| New | +$2.36M |
|
|
HDP
697
DELISTED
Hortonworks, Inc.
HDP
| $2.63M | ﹤0.01% |
245,500
| – | – |
|
|
WBK
698
DELISTED
Westpac Banking Corporation
WBK
| $2.61M | ﹤0.01% |
118,251
-8,299
| -7% | -$186K |
|
699
vTv Therapeutics
VTVT
$122M
| $2.55M | ﹤0.01% |
10,993
-353
| -3% | -$81.2K |
|
700
America Movil
AMX
$77.2B
| $2.54M | ﹤0.01% |
207,139
-1,799
| -0.9% | -$24.1K |
|
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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.