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% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Amazon
AMZN
$2.48T
| $473M | 0.24% |
21,774,900
+11,189,100
| +106% | +$234M |
|
102
Sally Beauty Holdings
SBH
$1.48B
| $470M | 0.24% |
14,883,598
+665,385
| +5% | +$21.1M |
|
103
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.24B
| $470M | 0.24% |
11,427,920
+439,665
| +4% | +$17.6M |
|
104
TJX Companies
TJX
$178B
| $459M | 0.23% |
13,877,584
+6,669,140
| +93% | +$222M |
|
|
105
Zimmer Biomet
ZBH
$18.5B
| $448M | 0.23% |
+4,226,811
| New | +$468M |
|
106
Duke Energy
DUK
$101B
| $448M | 0.23% |
6,340,901
+839,711
| +15% | +$63.5M |
|
107
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$18.8B
| $439M | 0.22% |
4,236,439
-14,782
| -0.3% | -$1.49M |
|
108
Urban Outfitters
URBN
$6.44B
| $435M | 0.22% |
12,437,937
+1,453,965
| +13% | +$56.3M |
|
|
CB
109
DELISTED
CHUBB CORPORATION
CB
| $428M | 0.22% |
4,499,244
-68,712
| -2% | -$6.78M |
|
|
RAI
110
DELISTED
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
| $428M | 0.22% |
11,452,924
+10,656,116
| +1,337% | +$399M |
|
|
MJN
111
DELISTED
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
MJN
| $424M | 0.22% |
4,697,899
+1,109,419
| +31% | +$107M |
|
112
Adobe
ADBE
$99B
| $423M | 0.22% |
5,220,479
+1,933,862
| +59% | +$151M |
|
113
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.81T
| $421M | 0.21% |
31,637,000
+7,887,130
| +33% | +$103M |
|
114
eBay
EBAY
$52.1B
| $419M | 0.21% |
16,522,103
+279,206
| +2% | +$6.96M |
|
115
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
$28.1B
| $417M | 0.21% |
1,221,656
-169,066
| -12% | -$55.7M |
|
116
Altria Group
MO
$125B
| $407M | 0.21% |
8,325,511
+1,419,593
| +21% | +$72M |
|
117
Nike
NKE
$63.9B
| $405M | 0.21% |
7,502,360
-279,358
| -4% | -$14.3M |
|
118
VF Corp
VFC
$7.16B
| $401M | 0.2% |
6,105,982
-668,500
| -10% | -$45.2M |
|
119
Hasbro
HAS
$13.6B
| $396M | 0.2% |
5,298,641
-94,007
| -2% | -$6.7M |
|
120
Pentair
PNR
$10.8B
| $396M | 0.2% |
8,574,692
+2,189,723
| +34% | +$92.7M |
|
121
NextEra Energy
NEE
$186B
| $395M | 0.2% |
16,128,468
+2,797,492
| +21% | +$71.1M |
|
|
ALXN
122
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $388M | 0.2% |
2,148,640
-226,610
| -10% | -$39.1M |
|
123
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$20.2B
| $385M | 0.2% |
3,525,555
+3,205
| +0.1% | +$370K |
|
124
Enbridge
ENB
$121B
| $384M | 0.2% |
8,199,211
+2,106,204
| +35% | +$105M |
|
125
Comcast
CMCSA
$85.8B
| $381M | 0.19% |
12,678,926
+185,508
| +1% | +$5.45M |
|
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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.