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 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$501M |
| 2 |
AMTD
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
|
+$495M |
| 3 |
MRSH
Marsh
MRSH
|
+$477M |
| 4 |
FirstEnergy
FE
|
+$352M |
| 5 |
Becton Dickinson
BDX
|
+$306M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Omnicom Group
OMC
|
+$582M |
| 2 |
General Mills
GIS
|
+$523M |
| 3 |
Accenture
ACN
|
+$422M |
| 4 |
Coty
COTY
|
+$284M |
| 5 |
Johnson Controls International
JCI
|
+$275M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 20.3% |
| 2 | Technology | 17.25% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 15.63% |
| 4 | Industrials | 14.19% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.56% |
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2019, Massachusetts Financial Services held 888 positions worth $245B, up 3.4% from $237B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2019 filing shows 56 new, 455 increased, 313 reduced and 52 closed positions. Its largest new stake was DuPont de Nemours: 4,192,467 shares worth $395M. The largest sale was Omnicom Group, an estimated $582M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 20% of assets, up from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q2 2019 buy was DuPont de Nemours: 4,192,467 shares worth $395M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to TD Ameritrade Holding Corp in Q2 2019, an estimated $495M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q2 2019 reduction was Omnicom Group, cutting an estimated $582M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited Coty in Q2 2019, selling an estimated $284M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $245B portfolio in Q2 2019.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 56 new positions and closed 52 in Q2 2019.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 3.4% quarter-over-quarter to $245B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q2 2019, filed 14 Aug 2019.