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 |
UBS Group
UBS
|
+$2.6B |
| 2 |
DXC Technology
DXC
|
+$705M |
| 3 |
SLB Ltd
SLB
|
+$422M |
| 4 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$397M |
| 5 |
Duke Energy
DUK
|
+$273M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MJN
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
MJN
|
+$642M |
| 2 |
Oracle
ORCL
|
+$328M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$276M |
| 4 |
EXCU
Exelon Corporation
EXCU
|
+$270M |
| 5 |
AutoZone
AZO
|
+$234M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 20.86% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 16.37% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.19% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.52% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.43% |
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2017, Massachusetts Financial Services held 916 positions worth $225B, up 5.5% from $214B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2017 filing shows 74 new, 420 increased, 336 reduced and 68 closed positions. Its largest new stake was DXC Technology: 10,629,649 shares worth $705M. The largest sale was Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, an estimated $642M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 21% of assets, up from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q2 2017 buy was DXC Technology: 10,629,649 shares worth $705M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to UBS Group in Q2 2017, an estimated $2.6B increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q2 2017 reduction was Oracle, cutting an estimated $328M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited Mead Johnson Nutrition Company in Q2 2017, selling an estimated $642M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $225B portfolio in Q2 2017.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 74 new positions and closed 68 in Q2 2017.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 5.5% quarter-over-quarter to $225B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q2 2017, filed 14 Aug 2017.