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 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$418M |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$323M |
| 3 |
PPG Industries
PPG
|
+$317M |
| 4 |
Analog Devices
ADI
|
+$302M |
| 5 |
Baidu
BIDU
|
+$247M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MON
Monsanto Co
MON
|
+$1.02B |
| 2 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
|
+$999M |
| 3 |
Nike
NKE
|
+$394M |
| 4 |
Urban Outfitters
URBN
|
+$247M |
| 5 |
Broadcom
AVGO
|
+$241M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 21.1% |
| 2 | Technology | 17.13% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.69% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.08% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.32% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IPG
101
DELISTED
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
| $639M | 0.27% |
27,243,006
+95,003
| +0.3% | +$2.23M |
|
102
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$14.5B
| $634M | 0.27% |
4,776,877
+974,556
| +26% | +$140M |
|
103
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.08T
| $620M | 0.27% |
7,264,127
-712,576
| -9% | -$58.5M |
|
104
Trane Technologies
TT
$98.8B
| $616M | 0.26% |
6,869,560
+954,768
| +16% | +$83.8M |
|
105
Biogen
BIIB
$30.9B
| $608M | 0.26% |
2,095,005
+18,790
| +0.9% | +$5.28M |
|
106
Booking.com
BKNG
$156B
| $607M | 0.26% |
7,487,725
+126,850
| +2% | +$10.7M |
|
107
Global Payments
GPN
$24.1B
| $582M | 0.25% |
5,223,874
-397,082
| -7% | -$44.9M |
|
108
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$38.7B
| $581M | 0.25% |
12,676,516
-2,645,969
| -17% | -$119M |
|
109
Costco
COST
$432B
| $553M | 0.24% |
2,644,145
-62,328
| -2% | -$12.3M |
|
|
ATVI
110
DELISTED
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
| $546M | 0.23% |
7,151,670
+389,194
| +6% | +$27.5M |
|
111
Nordson
NDSN
$16.4B
| $542M | 0.23% |
4,220,240
+1,646,436
| +64% | +$217M |
|
|
K
112
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $542M | 0.23% |
8,257,017
-217,168
| -3% | -$12.9M |
|
|
ESRX
113
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
| $535M | 0.23% |
6,935,596
-254,650
| -4% | -$19.1M |
|
114
Prudential Financial
PRU
$42.6B
| $533M | 0.23% |
5,704,296
-536,239
| -9% | -$54.2M |
|
115
Public Storage
PSA
$61.5B
| $529M | 0.23% |
2,331,805
+22,925
| +1% | +$4.77M |
|
116
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.5B
| $509M | 0.22% |
2,325,675
-104,017
| -4% | -$23.5M |
|
117
Equifax
EFX
$22B
| $508M | 0.22% |
4,059,689
+1,434
| +0% | +$170K |
|
118
Kimberly-Clark
KMB
$37.6B
| $507M | 0.22% |
4,809,600
+2,365,565
| +97% | +$246M |
|
|
ANSS
119
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $479M | 0.21% |
2,751,908
-70,835
| -3% | -$11.8M |
|
120
Estee Lauder
EL
$30.4B
| $465M | 0.2% |
3,259,728
-601,679
| -16% | -$89M |
|
121
Roper Technologies
ROP
$40.4B
| $461M | 0.2% |
1,670,928
-220,858
| -12% | -$60.9M |
|
|
HBI
122
DELISTED
Hanesbrands
HBI
| $459M | 0.2% |
20,855,642
+290,491
| +1% | +$5.48M |
|
123
Ross Stores
ROST
$80.8B
| $454M | 0.19% |
5,360,522
+724,764
| +16% | +$59M |
|
124
Blackstone
BX
$104B
| $448M | 0.19% |
13,927,055
-192,562
| -1% | -$6.13M |
|
125
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.21B
| $443M | 0.19% |
17,189,228
+18,082
| +0.1% | +$471K |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Massachusetts Financial Services held 903 positions worth $233B, down 0.01% from $233B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2018 filing shows 69 new, 410 increased, 351 reduced and 63 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Hilton Worldwide: 2,968,749 shares worth $235M. The largest sale was Monsanto Co, an estimated $1.02B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 21% of assets, down from 22% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q2 2018 buy was Hilton Worldwide: 2,968,749 shares worth $235M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Comcast in Q2 2018, an estimated $418M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was Nike, cutting an estimated $394M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited Monsanto Co in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $1.02B.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $233B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 69 new positions and closed 63 in Q2 2018.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value fell 0.01% quarter-over-quarter to $233B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 30 Jul 2018.