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 |
MON
Monsanto Co
MON
|
+$590M |
| 2 |
Zimmer Biomet
ZBH
|
+$472M |
| 3 |
PPG Industries
PPG
|
+$419M |
| 4 |
NOV
NOV
|
+$289M |
| 5 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$246M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
McDonald's
MCD
|
+$437M |
| 2 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$333M |
| 3 |
Target
TGT
|
+$289M |
| 4 |
Honeywell
HON
|
+$262M |
| 5 |
eBay
EBAY
|
+$259M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.81% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 16.87% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.93% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.07% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.65% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
NVIDIA
NVDA
$4.72T
| $471M | 0.26% |
764,477,240
+110,601,960
| +17% | +$59.8M |
|
102
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$81.6B
| $469M | 0.26% |
5,696,304
+265,993
| +5% | +$23.3M |
|
103
Amphenol
APH
$197B
| $466M | 0.26% |
36,567,952
-649,552
| -2% | -$8.72M |
|
104
McKesson
MCK
$101B
| $464M | 0.26% |
2,506,253
+66,273
| +3% | +$14M |
|
105
Duke Energy
DUK
$98.4B
| $461M | 0.26% |
6,405,590
+64,689
| +1% | +$4.68M |
|
106
Crown Holdings
CCK
$12.9B
| $459M | 0.26% |
10,025,813
-109,125
| -1% | -$5.52M |
|
107
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.18B
| $450M | 0.25% |
11,337,002
-90,918
| -0.8% | -$3.82M |
|
108
Nike
NKE
$62.7B
| $442M | 0.25% |
7,183,980
-318,380
| -4% | -$18M |
|
109
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.5B
| $438M | 0.24% |
5,249,408
+1,012,969
| +24% | +$90.1M |
|
110
NextEra Energy
NEE
$183B
| $429M | 0.24% |
17,590,664
+1,462,196
| +9% | +$37.2M |
|
111
Booking.com
BKNG
$150B
| $428M | 0.24% |
8,646,075
+417,925
| +5% | +$20.8M |
|
|
PPL
112
PPL Corp
PPL
$26.8B
| $418M | 0.23% |
12,710,964
+637,453
| +5% | +$19.9M |
|
113
Suncor Energy
SU
$78.8B
| $407M | 0.23% |
15,223,994
+1,439,524
| +10% | +$38.6M |
|
|
CELG
114
DELISTED
Celgene Corp
CELG
| $400M | 0.22% |
3,700,890
+1,756,905
| +90% | +$218M |
|
115
Equifax
EFX
$20.7B
| $390M | 0.22% |
4,017,571
-995,272
| -20% | -$98.9M |
|
116
Costco
COST
$423B
| $386M | 0.22% |
2,670,712
+1,621,224
| +154% | +$231M |
|
117
Salesforce
CRM
$148B
| $383M | 0.21% |
5,522,852
+491,901
| +10% | +$34.9M |
|
118
VF Corp
VFC
$5.87B
| $382M | 0.21% |
5,944,818
-161,164
| -3% | -$11M |
|
119
Check Point Software Technologies
CHKP
$13.1B
| $376M | 0.21% |
4,743,804
+704,018
| +17% | +$56.2M |
|
120
Urban Outfitters
URBN
$6.49B
| $371M | 0.21% |
12,623,145
+185,208
| +1% | +$5.95M |
|
|
MJN
121
DELISTED
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
MJN
| $370M | 0.21% |
5,257,904
+560,005
| +12% | +$46.1M |
|
122
Sally Beauty Holdings
SBH
$1.46B
| $364M | 0.2% |
15,305,839
+422,241
| +3% | +$11.7M |
|
123
Ecolab
ECL
$78.6B
| $362M | 0.2% |
3,297,973
+516,593
| +19% | +$57.8M |
|
124
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$20.3B
| $360M | 0.2% |
3,484,525
-41,030
| -1% | -$4.53M |
|
125
Exelon
EXC
$46.6B
| $355M | 0.2% |
16,762,841
+2,425,753
| +17% | +$54.5M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Massachusetts Financial Services held 948 positions worth $179B, down 9% from $197B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q3 2015 filing shows 71 new, 374 increased, 412 reduced and 84 closed positions. Its largest new stake was PayPal: 6,873,005 shares worth $213M. The largest sale was McDonald's, an estimated $437M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q3 2015 buy was PayPal: 6,873,005 shares worth $213M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Monsanto Co in Q3 2015, an estimated $590M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was McDonald's, cutting an estimated $437M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited Iron Mountain in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $95.8M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $179B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 71 new positions and closed 84 in Q3 2015.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value fell 9% quarter-over-quarter to $179B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 12 Nov 2015.