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 |
SLB Ltd
SLB
|
+$594M |
| 2 |
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
|
+$580M |
| 3 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$432M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$326M |
| 5 |
Texas Instruments
TXN
|
+$304M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$380M |
| 2 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$326M |
| 3 |
Lockheed Martin
LMT
|
+$323M |
| 4 |
Oracle
ORCL
|
+$318M |
| 5 |
Target
TGT
|
+$297M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.74% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 16.68% |
| 3 | Industrials | 13.65% |
| 4 | Technology | 11.99% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 9.4% |
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, Massachusetts Financial Services held 955 positions worth $197B, up 4% from $189B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q4 2014 filing shows 81 new, 355 increased, 437 reduced and 76 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Dynegy Inc.: 1,107,197 shares worth $112M. The largest sale was Pfizer, an estimated $380M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Industrials.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q4 2014 buy was Dynegy Inc.: 1,107,197 shares worth $112M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to SLB Ltd in Q4 2014, an estimated $594M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q4 2014 reduction was Pfizer, cutting an estimated $380M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited TRW AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS CORP in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $98.7M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $197B portfolio in Q4 2014.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 81 new positions and closed 76 in Q4 2014.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 4% quarter-over-quarter to $197B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 13 Feb 2015.