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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51
ExxonMobil
XOM
$642B
| $1.15B | 0.58% |
12,219,892
-2,292,867
| -16% | -$203M |
|
52
MetLife
MET
$61.2B
| $1.12B | 0.57% |
31,684,074
+1,889,557
| +6% | +$73.7M |
|
53
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$77.8B
| $1.07B | 0.54% |
4,827,897
+50,576
| +1% | +$10.6M |
|
54
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$134B
| $1.06B | 0.53% |
4,261,449
-5,429
| -0.1% | -$1.28M |
|
|
TYC
55
DELISTED
TYCO INTL PLC COM SHS (IRL)
TYC
| $1.05B | 0.53% |
23,573,800
+424,219
| +2% | +$17.8M |
|
56
Apple
AAPL
$4.95T
| $995M | 0.5% |
41,625,136
-6,449,640
| -13% | -$160M |
|
57
EOG Resources
EOG
$74.7B
| $994M | 0.5% |
11,915,769
+322,970
| +3% | +$25.9M |
|
58
Analog Devices
ADI
$181B
| $993M | 0.5% |
17,536,084
-169,933
| -1% | -$9.73M |
|
|
K
59
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $971M | 0.49% |
12,663,259
-483,545
| -4% | -$34.7M |
|
60
Nasdaq
NDAQ
$52.5B
| $960M | 0.48% |
44,531,931
-682,344
| -2% | -$14.6M |
|
61
Franklin Resources
BEN
$17.3B
| $939M | 0.47% |
28,150,172
-3,553,238
| -11% | -$129M |
|
62
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.07T
| $938M | 0.47% |
11,913,007
+715,620
| +6% | +$53.9M |
|
63
American Tower
AMT
$77.7B
| $914M | 0.46% |
8,044,243
-1,232,240
| -13% | -$131M |
|
64
Target
TGT
$63.7B
| $910M | 0.46% |
13,035,746
+1,545,167
| +13% | +$115M |
|
|
65
Charter Communications
CHTR
$15.7B
| $910M | 0.46% |
3,979,229
+2,443,246
| +159% | +$525M |
|
66
Cooper Companies
COO
$13.7B
| $870M | 0.44% |
20,288,832
-2,857,908
| -12% | -$114M |
|
67
Mastercard
MA
$487B
| $862M | 0.43% |
9,793,891
-25,328
| -0.3% | -$2.42M |
|
68
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$40.1B
| $839M | 0.42% |
19,556,322
+948,087
| +5% | +$37.8M |
|
69
Procter & Gamble
PG
$346B
| $821M | 0.41% |
9,700,307
+2,454,215
| +34% | +$201M |
|
|
FISV
70
Fiserv Inc
FISV
$27.9B
| $812M | 0.41% |
14,929,258
+403,896
| +3% | +$20.8M |
|
71
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$3.99T
| $810M | 0.41% |
23,393,720
+86,360
| +0.4% | +$3.1M |
|
72
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$54.6B
| $806M | 0.41% |
10,666,427
+469,828
| +5% | +$35.1M |
|
73
Chevron
CVX
$378B
| $803M | 0.4% |
7,658,238
-486,609
| -6% | -$48.9M |
|
74
Cisco
CSCO
$452B
| $801M | 0.4% |
27,919,904
+2,213,707
| +9% | +$62.1M |
|
75
NVIDIA
NVDA
$4.76T
| $799M | 0.4% |
679,463,400
+6,088,800
| +0.9% | +$6.28M |
|
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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.