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 |
Truist Financial
TFC
|
+$1.11B |
| 2 |
FirstEnergy
FE
|
+$666M |
| 3 |
Elanco Animal Health
ELAN
|
+$434M |
| 4 |
Equifax
EFX
|
+$395M |
| 5 |
Cigna
CI
|
+$292M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Philip Morris
PM
|
+$740M |
| 2 |
IPG
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
|
+$542M |
| 3 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$330M |
| 4 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$308M |
| 5 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
|
+$241M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 19.51% |
| 2 | Technology | 17.57% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 15.78% |
| 4 | Industrials | 14.01% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.65% |
Similar funds
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q1 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2019, Massachusetts Financial Services held 900 positions worth $237B, up 14% from $208B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q1 2019 filing shows 53 new, 452 increased, 321 reduced and 68 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Becton Dickinson: 331,969 shares worth $80.9M. The largest sale was Philip Morris, an estimated $740M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 20% of assets, down from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q1 2019 buy was Becton Dickinson: 331,969 shares worth $80.9M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Truist Financial in Q1 2019, an estimated $1.11B increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q1 2019 reduction was Philip Morris, cutting an estimated $740M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited DuPont de Nemours in Q1 2019, selling an estimated $330M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $237B portfolio in Q1 2019.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 53 new positions and closed 68 in Q1 2019.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 14% quarter-over-quarter to $237B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q1 2019, filed 13 May 2019.