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 |
Zimmer Biomet
ZBH
|
+$468M |
| 2 |
RAI
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
|
+$399M |
| 3 |
Union Pacific
UNP
|
+$388M |
| 4 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$355M |
| 5 |
PPG Industries
PPG
|
+$275M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
LO
LORILLARD INC COM STK
LO
|
+$828M |
| 2 |
ALTR
Altera Corp
ALTR
|
+$423M |
| 3 |
SLB Ltd
SLB
|
+$416M |
| 4 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$303M |
| 5 |
McDonald's
MCD
|
+$235M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.72% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 17.06% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.42% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.18% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.98% |
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Massachusetts Financial Services held 957 positions worth $197B, down 0.5% from $198B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2015 filing shows 78 new, 355 increased, 432 reduced and 81 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Zimmer Biomet: 4,226,811 shares worth $448M. The largest sale was LORILLARD INC COM STK, an estimated $828M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q2 2015 buy was Zimmer Biomet: 4,226,811 shares worth $448M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Reynolds American Inc in Q2 2015, an estimated $399M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was Altera Corp, cutting an estimated $423M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited LORILLARD INC COM STK in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $828M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $197B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 78 new positions and closed 81 in Q2 2015.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value fell 0.5% quarter-over-quarter to $197B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 13 Aug 2015.