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 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$1.42B |
| 2 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$416M |
| 3 |
Southern Company
SO
|
+$373M |
| 4 |
Eaton
ETN
|
+$249M |
| 5 |
Analog Devices
ADI
|
+$236M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$855M |
| 2 |
3M
MMM
|
+$845M |
| 3 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
|
+$810M |
| 4 |
Abbott
ABT
|
+$332M |
| 5 |
United Parcel Service
UPS
|
+$331M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 21.56% |
| 2 | Technology | 15.42% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.72% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.36% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.42% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
851
Flowserve
FLS
$9.38B
| – | – |
-354,670
| Closed | -$15.1M |
|
852
GE Aerospace
GE
$377B
| – | – |
-36,800
| Closed | -$3.51M |
|
853
The GEO Group
GEO
$4.11B
| – | – |
-7,625
| Closed | -$205K |
|
854
Warrior Met Coal
HCC
$4.17B
| – | – |
-23,693
| Closed | -$558K |
|
855
HCI Group
HCI
$2.29B
| – | – |
-21,255
| Closed | -$813K |
|
|
HOLX
856
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| – | – |
-82,459
| Closed | -$3.02M |
|
857
H&R Block
HRB
$5.7B
| – | – |
-254,570
| Closed | -$6.74M |
|
858
Gartner
IT
$10.4B
| – | – |
-21,096
| Closed | -$2.63M |
|
859
Jones Lang LaSalle
JLL
$15.9B
| – | – |
-414,441
| Closed | -$51.2M |
|
860
Knight Transportation
KNX
$11.4B
| – | – |
-244,125
| Closed | -$10.1M |
|
861
Manhattan Associates
MANH
$9.95B
| – | – |
-30,023
| Closed | -$1.25M |
|
862
Moelis & Co
MC
$5.1B
| – | – |
-7,929
| Closed | -$341K |
|
863
MasTec
MTZ
$24.7B
| – | – |
-26,090
| Closed | -$1.21M |
|
864
OFG Bancorp
OFG
$2.24B
| – | – |
-31,839
| Closed | -$291K |
|
865
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
OLLI
$4.17B
| – | – |
-122,457
| Closed | -$5.68M |
|
866
OraSure Technologies
OSUR
$277M
| – | – |
-82,980
| Closed | -$1.87M |
|
867
Pilgrim's Pride
PPC
$7.09B
| – | – |
-45,198
| Closed | -$1.28M |
|
868
Rockwell Automation
ROK
$52.4B
| – | – |
-89,574
| Closed | -$16M |
|
869
S&P Global
SPGI
$125B
| – | – |
-678,413
| Closed | -$106M |
|
870
Seagate
STX
$169B
| – | – |
-223,752
| Closed | -$7.42M |
|
871
Teleflex
TFX
$5.94B
| – | – |
-168,569
| Closed | -$40.8M |
|
872
TherapeuticsMD
TXMD
$23.8M
| – | – |
-8,866
| Closed | -$2.35M |
|
873
United Airlines
UAL
$40.2B
| – | – |
-27,244
| Closed | -$1.66M |
|
874
Valley National Bancorp
VLY
$8.01B
| – | – |
-298,288
| Closed | -$3.59M |
|
875
Vodafone
VOD
$37.7B
| – | – |
-32,974
| Closed | -$938K |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Massachusetts Financial Services held 892 positions worth $239B, up 3.6% from $230B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q4 2017 filing shows 55 new, 448 increased, 324 reduced and 50 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Delphi Technologies PLC Ordinary Shares: 4,001,066 shares worth $210M. The largest sale was CVS Health, an estimated $855M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 22% of assets, up from 21% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q4 2017 buy was Delphi Technologies PLC Ordinary Shares: 4,001,066 shares worth $210M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Comcast in Q4 2017, an estimated $1.42B increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was CVS Health, cutting an estimated $855M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited CR Bard Inc. in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $215M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $239B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 55 new positions and closed 50 in Q4 2017.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 3.6% quarter-over-quarter to $239B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 14 Feb 2018.