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 |
Altria Group
MO
|
+$367M |
| 2 |
Aon
AON
|
+$334M |
| 3 |
Cigna
CI
|
+$316M |
| 4 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$311M |
| 5 |
Analog Devices
ADI
|
+$290M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Accenture
ACN
|
+$522M |
| 2 |
Visa
V
|
+$494M |
| 3 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$425M |
| 4 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific
TMO
|
+$415M |
| 5 |
Broadcom
AVGO
|
+$390M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 21.68% |
| 2 | Technology | 16.39% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.57% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.2% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.19% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
851
CALL
GE Aerospace
GE
$383B
| – | – |
-135,422
| Closed | -$11.3M |
|
852
Gen Digital
GEN
$16.9B
| – | – |
-1,754,585
| Closed | -$49.2M |
|
853
Healthcare Services Group
HCSG
$1.61B
| – | – |
-978,571
| Closed | -$51.6M |
|
854
HUB Group
HUBG
$2.83B
| – | – |
-33,068
| Closed | -$792K |
|
855
HubSpot
HUBS
$12.3B
| – | – |
-112,636
| Closed | -$9.96M |
|
|
PPLI
856
People Inc
PPLI
$3.13B
| – | – |
-14,106
| Closed | -$308K |
|
857
Illumina
ILMN
$30B
| – | – |
-22,347
| Closed | -$4.75M |
|
858
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF
IWD
$82.6B
| – | – |
-146,129
| Closed | -$18.2M |
|
859
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
IWF
$124B
| – | – |
-18,424
| Closed | -$620K |
|
860
PUT
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.67B
| – | – |
-1,594,500
| Closed | -$129M |
|
861
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP
$42.1B
| – | – |
-4,123
| Closed | -$400K |
|
862
Coca-Cola
KO
$374B
| – | – |
-64,982
| Closed | -$2.98M |
|
863
Malibu Boats
MBUU
$548M
| – | – |
-33,425
| Closed | -$994K |
|
864
Markel Group
MKL
$23.3B
| – | – |
-2,690
| Closed | -$3.06M |
|
865
Marten Transport
MRTN
$1.22B
| – | – |
-508,968
| Closed | -$6.89M |
|
866
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$56.5B
| – | – |
-46,169
| Closed | -$5.41M |
|
|
ODP
867
DELISTED
ODP
ODP
| – | – |
-21,189
| Closed | -$750K |
|
868
O-I Glass
OI
$1.14B
| – | – |
-36,962
| Closed | -$819K |
|
869
OneMain Financial
OMF
$7.44B
| – | – |
-36,837
| Closed | -$957K |
|
870
Outfront Media
OUT
$5.61B
| – | – |
-990,134
| Closed | -$22.6M |
|
871
Pembina Pipeline
PBA
$28B
| – | – |
-6,101
| Closed | -$221K |
|
872
Children's Place
PLCE
$56.3M
| – | – |
-1,792
| Closed | -$260K |
|
873
Qualcomm
QCOM
$159B
| – | – |
-135,329
| Closed | -$8.66M |
|
874
Sabra Healthcare REIT
SBRA
$5.2B
| – | – |
-65,753
| Closed | -$1.23M |
|
875
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
SMFG
$160B
| – | – |
-530,538
| Closed | -$4.61M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Massachusetts Financial Services held 906 positions worth $233B, down 2.2% from $239B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q1 2018 filing shows 64 new, 428 increased, 336 reduced and 72 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Vertex Pharmaceuticals: 1,519,822 shares worth $248M. The largest sale was Accenture, an estimated $522M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 22% of assets, up from 22% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q1 2018 buy was Vertex Pharmaceuticals: 1,519,822 shares worth $248M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Altria Group in Q1 2018, an estimated $367M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was Accenture, cutting an estimated $522M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited FMC in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $140M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $233B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 64 new positions and closed 72 in Q1 2018.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value fell 2.2% quarter-over-quarter to $233B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 4 May 2018.