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 |
MRSH
Marsh
MRSH
|
+$439M |
| 2 |
SCHW
Charles Schwab
SCHW
|
+$404M |
| 3 |
Franco-Nevada
FNV
|
+$358M |
| 4 |
Agnico Eagle Mines
AEM
|
+$315M |
| 5 |
Suncor Energy
SU
|
+$304M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SLB Ltd
SLB
|
+$713M |
| 2 |
Cisco
CSCO
|
+$420M |
| 3 |
AMTD
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
|
+$359M |
| 4 |
State Street
STT
|
+$320M |
| 5 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$292M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 20.37% |
| 2 | Technology | 18.15% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 15.28% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.96% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76
Aptiv
APTV
$12B
| $1.03B | 0.39% |
10,882,137
-255,376
| -2% | -$23.4M |
|
77
Verisk Analytics
VRSK
$25.4B
| $1.02B | 0.38% |
6,816,225
+740,053
| +12% | +$110M |
|
78
United Parcel Service
UPS
$88.6B
| $1.01B | 0.38% |
8,621,875
-494,136
| -5% | -$58.5M |
|
79
PepsiCo
PEP
$190B
| $977M | 0.37% |
7,151,985
+125,621
| +2% | +$17.1M |
|
80
Nike
NKE
$61.9B
| $960M | 0.36% |
9,478,319
-709,556
| -7% | -$66.9M |
|
81
Moody's
MCO
$82.8B
| $918M | 0.35% |
3,866,012
-640,661
| -14% | -$142M |
|
82
Merck
MRK
$322B
| $913M | 0.34% |
10,520,657
-225,282
| -2% | -$18.5M |
|
83
Blackrock
BLK
$169B
| $894M | 0.34% |
1,778,902
-37,118
| -2% | -$17.6M |
|
84
Trane Technologies
TT
$100B
| $891M | 0.33% |
6,702,374
-147,320
| -2% | -$18.7M |
|
85
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$45.6B
| $871M | 0.33% |
3,281,033
+1,074,897
| +49% | +$268M |
|
86
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$18.5B
| $864M | 0.32% |
10,716,039
+2,013,384
| +23% | +$167M |
|
87
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.36T
| $859M | 0.32% |
12,847,840
-535,720
| -4% | -$34.6M |
|
88
Alibaba
BABA
$293B
| $825M | 0.31% |
3,891,504
+157,047
| +4% | +$29.5M |
|
89
Vulcan Materials
VMC
$34.8B
| $815M | 0.31% |
5,661,582
+319,217
| +6% | +$45.7M |
|
90
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.02T
| $795M | 0.3% |
6,050,330
-392,473
| -6% | -$45.5M |
|
|
ANSS
91
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $766M | 0.29% |
2,974,304
+6,078
| +0.2% | +$1.44M |
|
92
Charter Communications
CHTR
$17.3B
| $765M | 0.29% |
1,577,343
+536,162
| +51% | +$247M |
|
93
Starbucks
SBUX
$120B
| $765M | 0.29% |
8,696,398
-1,500,324
| -15% | -$128M |
|
94
EOG Resources
EOG
$79.2B
| $761M | 0.29% |
9,082,996
+1,155,620
| +15% | +$84.7M |
|
95
McKesson
MCK
$100B
| $760M | 0.29% |
5,497,359
-575,465
| -9% | -$81.3M |
|
96
Roper Technologies
ROP
$38.8B
| $752M | 0.28% |
2,123,689
+134,374
| +7% | +$46.4M |
|
97
PayPal
PYPL
$48.9B
| $742M | 0.28% |
6,856,063
-33,508
| -0.5% | -$3.49M |
|
98
Ametek
AME
$55.4B
| $741M | 0.28% |
7,432,815
+822,059
| +12% | +$77.9M |
|
99
Chevron
CVX
$392B
| $726M | 0.27% |
6,026,045
-39,401
| -0.6% | -$4.64M |
|
100
Ryanair
RYAAY
$30.4B
| $718M | 0.27% |
20,478,033
-430,125
| -2% | -$13.8M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, Massachusetts Financial Services held 862 positions worth $266B, up 6.8% from $249B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q4 2019 filing shows 40 new, 376 increased, 382 reduced and 60 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Clarivate: 8,537,279 shares worth $143M. The largest sale was SLB Ltd, an estimated $713M.
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 Q4 2019 buy was Clarivate: 8,537,279 shares worth $143M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Marsh in Q4 2019, an estimated $439M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was SLB Ltd, cutting an estimated $713M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited SunTrust Banks, Inc. in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $143M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $266B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 40 new positions and closed 60 in Q4 2019.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 6.8% quarter-over-quarter to $266B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 13 Feb 2020.