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 |
Altria Group
MO
|
+$367M |
| 2 |
Aon
AON
|
+$334M |
| 3 |
Cigna
CI
|
+$316M |
| 4 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$311M |
| 5 |
Analog Devices
ADI
|
+$290M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Accenture
ACN
|
+$522M |
| 2 |
Visa
V
|
+$494M |
| 3 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$425M |
| 4 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific
TMO
|
+$415M |
| 5 |
Broadcom
AVGO
|
+$390M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 21.68% |
| 2 | Technology | 16.39% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.57% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.2% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.19% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
AutoZone
AZO
$49.2B
| $353M | 0.15% |
543,612
-155,096
| -22% | -$111M |
|
152
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.58B
| $351M | 0.15% |
8,185,958
-111,540
| -1% | -$5.34M |
|
153
Nordson
NDSN
$16.6B
| $351M | 0.15% |
2,573,804
-2,107
| -0.1% | -$298K |
|
154
Nice
NICE
$5.79B
| $345M | 0.15% |
3,677,107
-804,914
| -18% | -$75M |
|
155
Corpay
CPAY
$25B
| $342M | 0.15% |
1,689,805
+240,357
| +17% | +$48.8M |
|
156
Urban Outfitters
URBN
$6.35B
| $338M | 0.14% |
9,134,910
-1,239,157
| -12% | -$43.4M |
|
|
DFS
157
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $327M | 0.14% |
4,542,640
-688,637
| -13% | -$53.2M |
|
158
TJX Companies
TJX
$174B
| $326M | 0.14% |
7,999,666
-130,142
| -2% | -$5.15M |
|
159
Fortive
FTV
$17.9B
| $323M | 0.14% |
6,605,742
+1,622,201
| +33% | +$77.2M |
|
|
PPL
160
PPL Corp
PPL
$26.5B
| $319M | 0.14% |
11,280,008
+540,362
| +5% | +$16.1M |
|
161
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
$28.6B
| $316M | 0.14% |
549,731
-32,643
| -6% | -$20.5M |
|
162
Vulcan Materials
VMC
$34.8B
| $313M | 0.13% |
2,740,609
+315,559
| +13% | +$39.7M |
|
163
Enbridge
ENB
$119B
| $310M | 0.13% |
9,862,584
-86,933
| -0.9% | -$3.04M |
|
|
HDS
164
DELISTED
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.
HDS
| $296M | 0.13% |
7,794,092
+2,321,753
| +42% | +$87.4M |
|
165
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$40.3B
| $287M | 0.12% |
6,281,034
+58,780
| +0.9% | +$2.71M |
|
166
Edwards Lifesciences
EW
$49.6B
| $285M | 0.12% |
6,119,502
+16,398
| +0.3% | +$712K |
|
|
MPT
167
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
$2.77B
| $281M | 0.12% |
21,646,296
-314,230
| -1% | -$4.02M |
|
168
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$291B
| $281M | 0.12% |
3,633,645
-33,533
| -0.9% | -$2.72M |
|
169
Ecolab
ECL
$78.1B
| $276M | 0.12% |
2,016,203
-36,905
| -2% | -$4.96M |
|
170
Ryanair
RYAAY
$30.4B
| $272M | 0.12% |
5,543,345
+1,926,935
| +53% | +$92.2M |
|
171
Kimberly-Clark
KMB
$36.3B
| $269M | 0.12% |
2,444,035
+1,850,080
| +311% | +$211M |
|
172
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
$2.68B
| $268M | 0.11% |
5,330,451
+18,766
| +0.4% | +$1.11M |
|
173
TE Connectivity
TEL
$59.6B
| $268M | 0.11% |
2,681,710
+1,563,964
| +140% | +$158M |
|
174
Intel
INTC
$455B
| $260M | 0.11% |
4,984,383
-142,873
| -3% | -$6.79M |
|
175
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$79.5B
| $260M | 0.11% |
6,219,099
+65,004
| +1% | +$2.82M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Massachusetts Financial Services held 906 positions worth $233B, down 2.2% from $239B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q1 2018 filing shows 64 new, 428 increased, 336 reduced and 72 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Vertex Pharmaceuticals: 1,519,822 shares worth $248M. The largest sale was Accenture, an estimated $522M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 22% of assets, up from 22% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q1 2018 buy was Vertex Pharmaceuticals: 1,519,822 shares worth $248M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Altria Group in Q1 2018, an estimated $367M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was Accenture, cutting an estimated $522M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited FMC in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $140M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $233B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 64 new positions and closed 72 in Q1 2018.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value fell 2.2% quarter-over-quarter to $233B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 4 May 2018.