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 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$525M |
| 2 |
Cognizant
CTSH
|
+$487M |
| 3 |
Aon
AON
|
+$410M |
| 4 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$269M |
| 5 |
J.M. Smucker
SJM
|
+$240M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
TWC
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
|
+$968M |
| 2 |
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
|
+$418M |
| 3 |
PX
Praxair Inc
PX
|
+$326M |
| 4 |
Accenture
ACN
|
+$303M |
| 5 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$220M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 17.9% |
| 2 | Financials | 17.24% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.92% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.58% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.66% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
126
Zoetis
ZTS
$32.5B
| $415M | 0.21% |
8,738,248
+4,656,765
| +114% | +$220M |
|
127
NOV
NOV
$7.11B
| $410M | 0.21% |
12,169,858
-2,364,988
| -16% | -$76M |
|
128
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
$28.1B
| $405M | 0.2% |
1,110,464
-14,929
| -1% | -$5.45M |
|
129
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$14.6B
| $404M | 0.2% |
3,634,208
+62,281
| +2% | +$6.92M |
|
130
Dollar Tree
DLTR
$24.4B
| $404M | 0.2% |
4,285,579
-77,795
| -2% | -$6.58M |
|
131
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
$2.7B
| $404M | 0.2% |
6,505,418
+36,605
| +0.6% | +$2.25M |
|
132
Ambev
ABEV
$48.4B
| $404M | 0.2% |
68,276,546
-2,431,925
| -3% | -$13.1M |
|
133
Booking.com
BKNG
$154B
| $397M | 0.2% |
7,957,450
+20,150
| +0.3% | +$1.05M |
|
134
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.5B
| $392M | 0.2% |
2,369,403
-18,023
| -0.8% | -$2.82M |
|
135
Intuit
INTU
$85.6B
| $389M | 0.2% |
3,483,984
+171,027
| +5% | +$17.9M |
|
136
Global Payments
GPN
$23.9B
| $383M | 0.19% |
5,367,430
+1,259,406
| +31% | +$93M |
|
137
Check Point Software Technologies
CHKP
$14.1B
| $378M | 0.19% |
4,740,908
-40,386
| -0.8% | -$3.38M |
|
|
AGN
138
DELISTED
Allergan plc
AGN
| $368M | 0.19% |
1,592,871
-809,264
| -34% | -$187M |
|
139
Electronic Arts
EA
$52.4B
| $365M | 0.18% |
4,818,390
+1,130,252
| +31% | +$79.6M |
|
140
Corpay
CPAY
$25.1B
| $361M | 0.18% |
2,521,864
+215,827
| +9% | +$32.1M |
|
141
Cigna
CI
$79.6B
| $356M | 0.18% |
2,782,344
+313,875
| +13% | +$41.4M |
|
142
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$20.2B
| $355M | 0.18% |
2,817,350
-631,305
| -18% | -$78.1M |
|
|
SCHW
143
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$184B
| $355M | 0.18% |
14,010,963
+4,837,623
| +53% | +$137M |
|
144
Sempra
SRE
$59.2B
| $354M | 0.18% |
6,213,630
-290,210
| -4% | -$15.4M |
|
145
Roper Technologies
ROP
$38.7B
| $344M | 0.17% |
2,018,824
-7,273
| -0.4% | -$1.27M |
|
146
Estee Lauder
EL
$30.7B
| $341M | 0.17% |
3,751,725
+292,939
| +8% | +$27.3M |
|
147
Enbridge
ENB
$121B
| $331M | 0.17% |
7,815,322
+164,886
| +2% | +$6.72M |
|
148
Pentair
PNR
$10.8B
| $330M | 0.17% |
8,427,258
+133,189
| +2% | +$5.18M |
|
149
Ecolab
ECL
$79.6B
| $321M | 0.16% |
2,703,773
-74,752
| -3% | -$8.71M |
|
150
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$86.4B
| $319M | 0.16% |
6,234,030
-179,495
| -3% | -$9.06M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Massachusetts Financial Services held 912 positions worth $199B, up 3.1% from $192B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2016 filing shows 74 new, 381 increased, 377 reduced and 65 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 1,096,430 shares worth $118M. The largest sale was TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK, an estimated $968M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 18% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 1,096,430 shares worth $118M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Charter Communications in Q2 2016, an estimated $525M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Colgate-Palmolive, cutting an estimated $418M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $968M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $199B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 74 new positions and closed 65 in Q2 2016.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 3.1% quarter-over-quarter to $199B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 12 Aug 2016.