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 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$525M |
| 2 |
Cognizant
CTSH
|
+$487M |
| 3 |
Aon
AON
|
+$410M |
| 4 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$269M |
| 5 |
J.M. Smucker
SJM
|
+$240M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
TWC
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
|
+$968M |
| 2 |
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
|
+$418M |
| 3 |
PX
Praxair Inc
PX
|
+$326M |
| 4 |
Accenture
ACN
|
+$303M |
| 5 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$220M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 17.9% |
| 2 | Financials | 17.24% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.92% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.58% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.66% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76
Blackrock
BLK
$165B
| $793M | 0.4% |
2,315,297
-391,428
| -14% | -$138M |
|
77
Aptiv
APTV
$12.2B
| $785M | 0.4% |
12,541,817
+517,091
| +4% | +$36.1M |
|
78
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$80.7B
| $778M | 0.39% |
7,951,821
+888,600
| +13% | +$86.6M |
|
79
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.82T
| $769M | 0.39% |
49,467,510
+7,976,570
| +19% | +$121M |
|
80
Citigroup
C
$223B
| $760M | 0.38% |
17,929,535
+4,966,503
| +38% | +$220M |
|
|
PX
81
DELISTED
Praxair Inc
PX
| $730M | 0.37% |
6,496,038
-2,875,931
| -31% | -$326M |
|
82
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.89T
| $713M | 0.36% |
13,929,433
+1,930,600
| +16% | +$100M |
|
83
Prudential Financial
PRU
$42.3B
| $684M | 0.34% |
9,590,228
+90,284
| +1% | +$6.81M |
|
84
IBM
IBM
$204B
| $679M | 0.34% |
4,681,279
-820,747
| -15% | -$117M |
|
85
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$81.9B
| $678M | 0.34% |
6,507,512
+207,550
| +3% | +$21.7M |
|
86
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$66B
| $662M | 0.33% |
2,914,674
-326,887
| -10% | -$74.5M |
|
87
Nike
NKE
$62.5B
| $662M | 0.33% |
11,995,505
+2,894,014
| +32% | +$165M |
|
88
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.2B
| $657M | 0.33% |
13,519,953
+1,762,871
| +15% | +$82.4M |
|
89
Altria Group
MO
$122B
| $655M | 0.33% |
9,501,706
+339,060
| +4% | +$21.7M |
|
90
Eaton
ETN
$155B
| $640M | 0.32% |
10,710,977
+163,162
| +2% | +$10M |
|
91
McKesson
MCK
$99.5B
| $632M | 0.32% |
3,386,458
+291,025
| +9% | +$51.1M |
|
92
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$99.6B
| $627M | 0.32% |
7,709,313
+1,395,872
| +22% | +$120M |
|
93
Exelon
EXC
$48.2B
| $626M | 0.32% |
24,145,694
+1,500,258
| +7% | +$37.1M |
|
94
Adobe
ADBE
$94.5B
| $614M | 0.31% |
6,413,977
-83,663
| -1% | -$8.04M |
|
95
Johnson Controls International
JCI
$87.5B
| $614M | 0.31% |
13,245,988
+155,909
| +1% | +$6.87M |
|
|
ESRX
96
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
| $589M | 0.3% |
7,768,039
+547,365
| +8% | +$40.2M |
|
97
Alibaba
BABA
$276B
| $581M | 0.29% |
7,302,823
+331,163
| +5% | +$25.9M |
|
98
Ross Stores
ROST
$78.1B
| $576M | 0.29% |
10,157,607
-1,363,537
| -12% | -$75.7M |
|
99
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
$128B
| $576M | 0.29% |
7,826,049
-2,009,227
| -20% | -$142M |
|
100
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$77.9B
| $560M | 0.28% |
12,311,751
+1,034,633
| +9% | +$45.1M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Massachusetts Financial Services held 912 positions worth $199B, up 3.1% from $192B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2016 filing shows 74 new, 381 increased, 377 reduced and 65 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 1,096,430 shares worth $118M. The largest sale was TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK, an estimated $968M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 18% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 1,096,430 shares worth $118M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Charter Communications in Q2 2016, an estimated $525M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Colgate-Palmolive, cutting an estimated $418M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $968M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $199B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 74 new positions and closed 65 in Q2 2016.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 3.1% quarter-over-quarter to $199B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 12 Aug 2016.