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 |
MRSH
Marsh
MRSH
|
+$439M |
| 2 |
SCHW
Charles Schwab
SCHW
|
+$404M |
| 3 |
Franco-Nevada
FNV
|
+$358M |
| 4 |
Agnico Eagle Mines
AEM
|
+$315M |
| 5 |
Suncor Energy
SU
|
+$304M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SLB Ltd
SLB
|
+$713M |
| 2 |
Cisco
CSCO
|
+$420M |
| 3 |
AMTD
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
|
+$359M |
| 4 |
State Street
STT
|
+$320M |
| 5 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$292M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 20.37% |
| 2 | Technology | 18.15% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 15.28% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.96% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51
Philip Morris
PM
$297B
| $1.53B | 0.58% |
17,992,098
-1,885,129
| -9% | -$155M |
|
52
FirstEnergy
FE
$28B
| $1.49B | 0.56% |
30,704,290
+620,424
| +2% | +$29.6M |
|
53
Equifax
EFX
$20.3B
| $1.48B | 0.56% |
10,581,129
+837,225
| +9% | +$116M |
|
54
Nasdaq
NDAQ
$52.7B
| $1.48B | 0.56% |
41,471,160
+618,960
| +2% | +$21.1M |
|
55
Eaton
ETN
$161B
| $1.48B | 0.56% |
15,624,069
-380,762
| -2% | -$33.8M |
|
|
BNY
56
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY
$106B
| $1.46B | 0.55% |
28,951,495
-1,524,976
| -5% | -$72.8M |
|
57
Marriott International
MAR
$98.3B
| $1.45B | 0.54% |
9,570,011
+1,447,120
| +18% | +$194M |
|
58
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$99.7B
| $1.43B | 0.54% |
8,935,791
-178,939
| -2% | -$26.9M |
|
|
MRSH
59
Marsh
MRSH
$90.5B
| $1.41B | 0.53% |
12,676,660
+4,206,455
| +50% | +$439M |
|
|
KSU
60
DELISTED
Kansas City Southern
KSU
| $1.37B | 0.51% |
8,923,124
-1,065,884
| -11% | -$156M |
|
61
Waters Corp
WAT
$37B
| $1.32B | 0.49% |
5,633,427
+43,358
| +0.8% | +$9.58M |
|
62
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$14.3B
| $1.24B | 0.47% |
7,474,339
-80,801
| -1% | -$12.5M |
|
63
American Tower
AMT
$80.8B
| $1.22B | 0.46% |
5,313,426
-157,878
| -3% | -$34.4M |
|
64
American Express
AXP
$227B
| $1.21B | 0.46% |
9,751,588
-276,437
| -3% | -$33M |
|
|
65
Suncor Energy
SU
$79.4B
| $1.21B | 0.46% |
36,909,449
+9,754,349
| +36% | +$304M |
|
66
Cognizant
CTSH
$24.9B
| $1.21B | 0.45% |
19,476,003
-1,509,370
| -7% | -$93.3M |
|
67
Salesforce
CRM
$151B
| $1.16B | 0.44% |
7,130,254
+435,127
| +6% | +$68.2M |
|
68
Electronic Arts
EA
$53B
| $1.15B | 0.43% |
10,726,772
+813,201
| +8% | +$80.7M |
|
69
Johnson Controls International
JCI
$88.8B
| $1.1B | 0.41% |
27,078,738
-5,554,980
| -17% | -$234M |
|
70
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$134B
| $1.09B | 0.41% |
2,792,435
-49,350
| -2% | -$18.9M |
|
71
Stryker
SYK
$125B
| $1.09B | 0.41% |
5,175,870
-362,102
| -7% | -$75.2M |
|
72
Oracle
ORCL
$374B
| $1.06B | 0.4% |
19,968,530
-471,008
| -2% | -$25.9M |
|
73
Zoetis
ZTS
$32.4B
| $1.05B | 0.4% |
7,964,958
+407,291
| +5% | +$50.6M |
|
74
Amphenol
APH
$198B
| $1.05B | 0.39% |
38,823,252
+1,313,276
| +4% | +$33.5M |
|
75
Check Point Software Technologies
CHKP
$13B
| $1.03B | 0.39% |
9,323,168
-564,512
| -6% | -$63.4M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, Massachusetts Financial Services held 862 positions worth $266B, up 6.8% from $249B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q4 2019 filing shows 40 new, 376 increased, 382 reduced and 60 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Clarivate: 8,537,279 shares worth $143M. The largest sale was SLB Ltd, an estimated $713M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 20% of assets, up from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q4 2019 buy was Clarivate: 8,537,279 shares worth $143M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Marsh in Q4 2019, an estimated $439M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was SLB Ltd, cutting an estimated $713M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited SunTrust Banks, Inc. in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $143M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $266B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 40 new positions and closed 60 in Q4 2019.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 6.8% quarter-over-quarter to $266B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 13 Feb 2020.