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 |
Abbott
ABT
|
+$762M |
| 2 |
Biogen
BIIB
|
+$366M |
| 3 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$348M |
| 4 |
KSU
Kansas City Southern
KSU
|
+$316M |
| 5 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$250M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
STJ
St Jude Medical
STJ
|
+$1.45B |
| 2 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$760M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$302M |
| 4 |
W.W. Grainger
GWW
|
+$276M |
| 5 |
Pentair
PNR
|
+$252M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 19.65% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 16.11% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.4% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.26% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.54% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Ross Stores
ROST
$80.1B
| $612M | 0.29% |
9,295,824
+146,423
| +2% | +$9.79M |
|
102
Suncor Energy
SU
$77.8B
| $603M | 0.28% |
19,615,406
-318,225
| -2% | -$10M |
|
103
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$55.9B
| $598M | 0.28% |
9,441,866
-567,998
| -6% | -$37.8M |
|
104
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$39.6B
| $558M | 0.26% |
12,116,247
-4,743,329
| -28% | -$213M |
|
105
Zoetis
ZTS
$32.8B
| $537M | 0.25% |
10,060,015
-317,338
| -3% | -$17.1M |
|
106
Analog Devices
ADI
$175B
| $535M | 0.25% |
6,523,133
+335,191
| +5% | +$26.3M |
|
107
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.58B
| $524M | 0.25% |
8,662,322
-2,307,705
| -21% | -$136M |
|
108
J.M. Smucker
SJM
$13.6B
| $521M | 0.24% |
3,977,164
-881,254
| -18% | -$120M |
|
109
Estee Lauder
EL
$30.2B
| $515M | 0.24% |
6,073,471
+880,014
| +17% | +$72.7M |
|
110
Costco
COST
$431B
| $515M | 0.24% |
3,069,830
-42,236
| -1% | -$7.08M |
|
111
Exelon
EXC
$48.4B
| $489M | 0.23% |
19,036,673
-1,451,873
| -7% | -$37M |
|
112
Salesforce
CRM
$151B
| $483M | 0.23% |
5,855,032
-112,468
| -2% | -$8.98M |
|
113
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$14.4B
| $481M | 0.23% |
3,619,158
+15,721
| +0.4% | +$1.97M |
|
114
Crown Holdings
CCK
$13B
| $481M | 0.23% |
9,079,572
+338,416
| +4% | +$18.1M |
|
115
Morgan Stanley
MS
$323B
| $478M | 0.22% |
11,162,183
+4,380,706
| +65% | +$194M |
|
116
Cigna
CI
$78.7B
| $475M | 0.22% |
3,241,196
+12,378
| +0.4% | +$1.82M |
|
117
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.16B
| $466M | 0.22% |
9,876,886
+563,331
| +6% | +$26.7M |
|
|
ESRX
118
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
| $462M | 0.22% |
7,002,248
+160,615
| +2% | +$11.1M |
|
119
eBay
EBAY
$51.4B
| $460M | 0.22% |
13,700,034
+604,985
| +5% | +$19.7M |
|
|
IPG
120
DELISTED
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
| $458M | 0.21% |
18,648,240
+3,411,539
| +22% | +$81.8M |
|
121
Ambev
ABEV
$47.9B
| $454M | 0.21% |
78,746,992
-283,821
| -0.4% | -$1.56M |
|
122
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$84B
| $452M | 0.21% |
10,496,545
-884,498
| -8% | -$39.2M |
|
123
Marriott International
MAR
$100B
| $421M | 0.2% |
4,475,047
+146,395
| +3% | +$12.7M |
|
124
Roper Technologies
ROP
$39.8B
| $420M | 0.2% |
2,031,928
-18,635
| -0.9% | -$3.74M |
|
125
Corpay
CPAY
$25.5B
| $418M | 0.2% |
2,761,903
-184,890
| -6% | -$29M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q1 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2017, Massachusetts Financial Services held 915 positions worth $214B, up 4.4% from $204B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q1 2017 filing shows 64 new, 384 increased, 384 reduced and 73 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Panera Bread Co: 638,931 shares worth $167M. The largest sale was St Jude Medical, an estimated $1.45B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 20% of assets, down from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q1 2017 buy was Panera Bread Co: 638,931 shares worth $167M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Abbott in Q1 2017, an estimated $762M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q1 2017 reduction was Merck, cutting an estimated $760M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited St Jude Medical in Q1 2017, selling an estimated $1.45B.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $214B portfolio in Q1 2017.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 64 new positions and closed 73 in Q1 2017.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 4.4% quarter-over-quarter to $214B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q1 2017, filed 12 May 2017.