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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
Ametek
AME
$55B
| $253M | 0.14% |
4,836,549
-33,424
| -0.7% | -$1.8M |
|
|
LNKD
152
DELISTED
LinkedIn Corporation
LNKD
| $246M | 0.14% |
1,291,493
-301,561
| -19% | -$59.9M |
|
153
Alibaba
BABA
$279B
| $240M | 0.13% |
4,066,779
+354,358
| +10% | +$25.8M |
|
154
Gilead Sciences
GILD
$163B
| $237M | 0.13% |
2,411,196
+653,014
| +37% | +$72.5M |
|
155
Biogen
BIIB
$30.7B
| $234M | 0.13% |
801,743
-755,683
| -49% | -$250M |
|
156
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$38.9B
| $234M | 0.13% |
5,636,328
+1,225,973
| +28% | +$56M |
|
|
DFS
157
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $231M | 0.13% |
4,440,783
-251,780
| -5% | -$13.8M |
|
158
Dollar Tree
DLTR
$24.7B
| $229M | 0.13% |
3,438,955
+818,300
| +31% | +$61.4M |
|
159
Toronto Dominion Bank
TD
$198B
| $219M | 0.12% |
5,564,108
+89,773
| +2% | +$3.57M |
|
|
BBBY
160
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $219M | 0.12% |
3,835,662
-791,573
| -17% | -$50.5M |
|
161
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.39B
| $218M | 0.12% |
1,150,847
-25,522
| -2% | -$4.42M |
|
162
Sabre
SABR
$739M
| $214M | 0.12% |
7,863,698
+164,616
| +2% | +$4.45M |
|
|
163
PayPal
PYPL
$49.3B
| $213M | 0.12% |
+6,873,005
| New | +$246M |
|
164
Moody's
MCO
$83.5B
| $213M | 0.12% |
2,166,315
-42,923
| -2% | -$4.57M |
|
165
Valero Energy
VLO
$92.6B
| $212M | 0.12% |
3,528,295
+886,369
| +34% | +$56.3M |
|
166
HDFC Bank
HDB
$124B
| $211M | 0.12% |
13,793,232
-3,191,088
| -19% | -$48.2M |
|
167
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$292B
| $210M | 0.12% |
3,802,893
-22,902
| -0.6% | -$1.3M |
|
168
Gartner
IT
$10.2B
| $208M | 0.12% |
2,474,507
+380,989
| +18% | +$33.2M |
|
169
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$76B
| $206M | 0.12% |
443,667
-91,585
| -17% | -$49.2M |
|
170
Credicorp
BAP
$32B
| $206M | 0.11% |
1,933,274
-387,241
| -17% | -$46.8M |
|
|
DYN
171
DELISTED
Dynegy, Inc.
DYN
| $205M | 0.11% |
9,919,157
+2,447,680
| +33% | +$62.1M |
|
172
Itaú Unibanco
ITUB
$93B
| $203M | 0.11% |
69,624,697
-504,437
| -0.7% | -$1.79M |
|
173
NRG Energy
NRG
$28.3B
| $202M | 0.11% |
13,590,256
+912,610
| +7% | +$18.1M |
|
174
Ambev
ABEV
$48.2B
| $196M | 0.11% |
40,032,746
+1,396,916
| +4% | +$7.58M |
|
175
Dollar General
DG
$28.1B
| $186M | 0.1% |
2,567,476
+195,063
| +8% | +$14.9M |
|
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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.