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 |
Kenvue
KVUE
|
+$983M |
| 2 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$932M |
| 3 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$883M |
| 4 |
Analog Devices
ADI
|
+$461M |
| 5 |
CRH
CRH
|
+$435M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$868M |
| 2 |
Texas Instruments
TXN
|
+$587M |
| 3 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$531M |
| 4 |
Aon
AON
|
+$529M |
| 5 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$527M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 20.5% |
| 2 | Financials | 18.41% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.02% |
| 4 | Industrials | 12.82% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51
Johnson Controls International
JCI
$93.2B
| $1.6B | 0.56% |
30,059,092
-1,177,756
| -4% | -$72.7M |
|
52
Vulcan Materials
VMC
$37.4B
| $1.56B | 0.55% |
7,744,143
-730,722
| -9% | -$159M |
|
53
KLA
KLAC
$253B
| $1.54B | 0.54% |
33,487,290
-765,840
| -2% | -$36.7M |
|
54
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ICLR
$12.7B
| $1.49B | 0.52% |
6,058,006
-610,945
| -9% | -$154M |
|
55
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$89B
| $1.46B | 0.51% |
5,706,922
-114,629
| -2% | -$30.7M |
|
56
Franco-Nevada
FNV
$44.4B
| $1.39B | 0.49% |
10,441,556
+31,642
| +0.3% | +$4.47M |
|
57
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$123B
| $1.35B | 0.47% |
3,891,794
-49,327
| -1% | -$17.3M |
|
58
PG&E
PCG
$38.2B
| $1.35B | 0.47% |
83,522,320
+18,180,432
| +28% | +$312M |
|
59
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$47B
| $1.34B | 0.47% |
5,192,832
+512,566
| +11% | +$138M |
|
60
Charter Communications
CHTR
$17.9B
| $1.34B | 0.47% |
3,049,247
-488,382
| -14% | -$203M |
|
61
Marriott International
MAR
$93.9B
| $1.33B | 0.47% |
6,772,117
-876,025
| -11% | -$174M |
|
62
Abbott
ABT
$181B
| $1.32B | 0.46% |
13,596,988
-4,551,738
| -25% | -$478M |
|
63
MSCI
MSCI
$41.6B
| $1.27B | 0.45% |
2,477,563
-178,221
| -7% | -$93.7M |
|
64
Steris
STE
$22.6B
| $1.26B | 0.44% |
5,734,666
-72,358
| -1% | -$16.4M |
|
65
Travelers Companies
TRV
$80.1B
| $1.25B | 0.44% |
7,644,619
-205,956
| -3% | -$34.4M |
|
|
66
Merck
MRK
$323B
| $1.25B | 0.44% |
12,101,901
-8,053,729
| -40% | -$868M |
|
67
Nasdaq
NDAQ
$53.4B
| $1.24B | 0.44% |
25,589,970
-2,773,546
| -10% | -$141M |
|
68
PepsiCo
PEP
$190B
| $1.24B | 0.43% |
7,316,036
+608,321
| +9% | +$110M |
|
69
Agilent Technologies
A
$39.8B
| $1.24B | 0.43% |
11,076,270
+39,030
| +0.4% | +$4.68M |
|
70
ServiceNow
NOW
$122B
| $1.23B | 0.43% |
11,003,600
+362,850
| +3% | +$41.4M |
|
71
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
AJG
$64.6B
| $1.23B | 0.43% |
5,396,350
-321,388
| -6% | -$71.9M |
|
|
72
Kenvue
KVUE
$37B
| $1.23B | 0.43% |
61,091,189
+42,449,470
| +228% | +$983M |
|
73
Dominion Energy
D
$59.9B
| $1.22B | 0.43% |
27,233,624
-135,977
| -0.5% | -$6.75M |
|
74
Ametek
AME
$58.5B
| $1.21B | 0.42% |
8,209,280
-91,114
| -1% | -$14.2M |
|
75
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.64T
| $1.19B | 0.42% |
9,060,699
-467,255
| -5% | -$60.8M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q3 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2023, Massachusetts Financial Services held 881 positions worth $286B, down 6.2% from $305B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q3 2023 filing shows 59 new, 333 increased, 435 reduced and 45 closed positions. Its largest new stake was CRH: 7,649,420 shares worth $419M. The largest sale was Merck, an estimated $868M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 20% of assets, down from 21% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q3 2023 buy was CRH: 7,649,420 shares worth $419M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Kenvue in Q3 2023, an estimated $983M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q3 2023 reduction was Merck, cutting an estimated $868M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited Black Knight, Inc. Common Stock in Q3 2023, selling an estimated $512M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $286B portfolio in Q3 2023.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 59 new positions and closed 45 in Q3 2023.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value fell 6.2% quarter-over-quarter to $286B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q3 2023, filed 8 Nov 2023.