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 |
UBS Group
UBS
|
+$2.6B |
| 2 |
DXC Technology
DXC
|
+$705M |
| 3 |
SLB Ltd
SLB
|
+$422M |
| 4 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$397M |
| 5 |
Duke Energy
DUK
|
+$273M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MJN
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
MJN
|
+$642M |
| 2 |
Oracle
ORCL
|
+$328M |
| 3 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$276M |
| 4 |
EXCU
Exelon Corporation
EXCU
|
+$270M |
| 5 |
AutoZone
AZO
|
+$234M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 20.86% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 16.37% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.19% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.52% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.43% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Zoetis
ZTS
$32.3B
| $627M | 0.28% |
10,052,264
-7,751
| -0.1% | -$458K |
|
102
Suncor Energy
SU
$75.6B
| $608M | 0.27% |
20,823,945
+1,208,539
| +6% | +$37.2M |
|
|
K
103
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $591M | 0.26% |
9,063,897
-979,579
| -10% | -$65.9M |
|
104
UnitedHealth
UNH
$379B
| $579M | 0.26% |
3,124,917
+663,510
| +27% | +$116M |
|
105
Estee Lauder
EL
$29.5B
| $578M | 0.26% |
6,018,742
-54,729
| -0.9% | -$5.02M |
|
106
IBM
IBM
$205B
| $575M | 0.26% |
3,912,661
-46,430
| -1% | -$7M |
|
107
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$55.5B
| $564M | 0.25% |
9,416,552
-25,314
| -0.3% | -$1.55M |
|
108
Cigna
CI
$76.6B
| $561M | 0.25% |
3,352,139
+110,943
| +3% | +$17.8M |
|
109
Crown Holdings
CCK
$13B
| $541M | 0.24% |
9,073,045
-6,527
| -0.1% | -$368K |
|
110
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.26B
| $537M | 0.24% |
10,008,775
+131,889
| +1% | +$6.69M |
|
111
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$14.5B
| $520M | 0.23% |
3,693,235
+74,077
| +2% | +$10.2M |
|
112
Salesforce
CRM
$141B
| $506M | 0.22% |
5,841,070
-13,962
| -0.2% | -$1.22M |
|
113
Biogen
BIIB
$30.1B
| $499M | 0.22% |
1,839,582
+487,418
| +36% | +$129M |
|
114
Analog Devices
ADI
$178B
| $485M | 0.22% |
6,237,218
-285,915
| -4% | -$22.7M |
|
115
NextEra Energy
NEE
$187B
| $478M | 0.21% |
13,644,140
+1,299,368
| +11% | +$44.4M |
|
116
Yum China
YUMC
$15.3B
| $477M | 0.21% |
12,106,563
-3,214,775
| -21% | -$116M |
|
117
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.2B
| $476M | 0.21% |
2,457,811
+87,413
| +4% | +$15.6M |
|
118
Aramark
ARMK
$15.2B
| $468M | 0.21% |
15,810,937
+209,686
| +1% | +$5.75M |
|
119
Roper Technologies
ROP
$37.5B
| $467M | 0.21% |
2,016,477
-15,451
| -0.8% | -$3.42M |
|
120
eBay
EBAY
$48.8B
| $467M | 0.21% |
13,360,324
-339,710
| -2% | -$11.6M |
|
|
IPG
121
DELISTED
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
| $465M | 0.21% |
18,901,491
+253,251
| +1% | +$6.19M |
|
122
Marriott International
MAR
$100B
| $463M | 0.21% |
4,614,023
+138,976
| +3% | +$13.9M |
|
123
Public Storage
PSA
$61.3B
| $459M | 0.2% |
2,200,540
+722,754
| +49% | +$155M |
|
|
ESRX
124
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
| $453M | 0.2% |
7,091,955
+89,707
| +1% | +$5.63M |
|
125
Verisk Analytics
VRSK
$27B
| $453M | 0.2% |
5,363,487
+1,163,700
| +28% | +$94.2M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2017, Massachusetts Financial Services held 916 positions worth $225B, up 5.5% from $214B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2017 filing shows 74 new, 420 increased, 336 reduced and 68 closed positions. Its largest new stake was DXC Technology: 10,629,649 shares worth $705M. The largest sale was Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, an estimated $642M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 21% of assets, up from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q2 2017 buy was DXC Technology: 10,629,649 shares worth $705M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to UBS Group in Q2 2017, an estimated $2.6B increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q2 2017 reduction was Oracle, cutting an estimated $328M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited Mead Johnson Nutrition Company in Q2 2017, selling an estimated $642M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $225B portfolio in Q2 2017.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 74 new positions and closed 68 in Q2 2017.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 5.5% quarter-over-quarter to $225B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q2 2017, filed 14 Aug 2017.