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 |
UnitedHealth
UNH
|
+$591M |
| 2 |
KLA
KLAC
|
+$442M |
| 3 |
Gartner
IT
|
+$370M |
| 4 |
General Dynamics
GD
|
+$346M |
| 5 |
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
|
+$260M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
|
+$1.11B |
| 2 |
Cadence Design Systems
CDNS
|
+$595M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$517M |
| 4 |
Accenture
ACN
|
+$495M |
| 5 |
Danaher
DHR
|
+$432M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 19.11% |
| 2 | Technology | 18.71% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 16.46% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.35% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 6.91% |
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q3 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2022, Massachusetts Financial Services held 892 positions worth $267B, down 7.8% from $290B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q3 2022 filing shows 44 new, 416 increased, 378 reduced and 42 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Essex Property Trust: 515,653 shares worth $125M. The largest sale was Colgate-Palmolive, an estimated $1.11B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q3 2022 buy was Essex Property Trust: 515,653 shares worth $125M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to UnitedHealth in Q3 2022, an estimated $591M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q3 2022 reduction was Colgate-Palmolive, cutting an estimated $1.11B.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited Energizer in Q3 2022, selling an estimated $67.5M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $267B portfolio in Q3 2022.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 44 new positions and closed 42 in Q3 2022.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value fell 7.8% quarter-over-quarter to $267B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q3 2022, filed 9 Nov 2022.