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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
AutoZone
AZO
$51.3B
| $353M | 0.15% |
526,155
-17,457
| -3% | -$11.3M |
|
152
Thomson Reuters
TRI
$46.4B
| $352M | 0.15% |
7,533,370
+5,104,343
| +210% | +$235M |
|
153
Nice
NICE
$6.15B
| $352M | 0.15% |
3,390,019
-287,088
| -8% | -$29.1M |
|
154
Franklin Resources
BEN
$16.8B
| $351M | 0.15% |
10,942,454
-6,136,762
| -36% | -$206M |
|
155
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.61B
| $338M | 0.14% |
8,038,923
-147,035
| -2% | -$6.2M |
|
|
HDS
156
DELISTED
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.
HDS
| $336M | 0.14% |
7,839,374
+45,282
| +0.6% | +$1.83M |
|
157
TE Connectivity
TEL
$60B
| $327M | 0.14% |
3,631,749
+950,039
| +35% | +$91M |
|
158
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
$28.1B
| $320M | 0.14% |
552,453
+2,722
| +0.5% | +$1.55M |
|
|
STOR
159
DELISTED
STORE Capital Corporation
STOR
| $317M | 0.14% |
11,583,058
+1,711,289
| +17% | +$44.4M |
|
160
Edwards Lifesciences
EW
$49.4B
| $313M | 0.13% |
6,442,530
+323,028
| +5% | +$15.1M |
|
|
PPL
161
PPL Corp
PPL
$26.9B
| $309M | 0.13% |
10,808,172
-471,836
| -4% | -$13.1M |
|
|
MPT
162
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
$2.84B
| $296M | 0.13% |
21,068,321
-577,975
| -3% | -$7.66M |
|
|
DFS
163
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $295M | 0.13% |
4,185,411
-357,229
| -8% | -$26.2M |
|
164
Ryanair
RYAAY
$30B
| $290M | 0.12% |
6,347,993
+804,648
| +15% | +$37.4M |
|
|
PXD
165
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $285M | 0.12% |
1,506,308
+192,418
| +15% | +$36.9M |
|
166
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$123B
| $283M | 0.12% |
1,663,552
+143,730
| +9% | +$22.3M |
|
167
Aramark
ARMK
$15B
| $281M | 0.12% |
10,494,619
-3,711,459
| -26% | -$103M |
|
168
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$38.8B
| $280M | 0.12% |
6,165,634
-115,400
| -2% | -$5.35M |
|
169
Tractor Supply
TSCO
$16.3B
| $278M | 0.12% |
18,175,345
+1,297,540
| +8% | +$18M |
|
|
LSI
170
DELISTED
Life Storage, Inc.
LSI
| $274M | 0.12% |
4,224,291
+591,651
| +16% | +$35.7M |
|
171
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$87.2B
| $273M | 0.12% |
3,717,416
+235,093
| +7% | +$17.1M |
|
172
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$287B
| $272M | 0.12% |
3,614,240
-19,405
| -0.5% | -$1.49M |
|
173
Ambev
ABEV
$47.9B
| $272M | 0.12% |
58,660,072
-2,089,212
| -3% | -$12.3M |
|
174
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$83.4B
| $268M | 0.11% |
6,535,216
+316,117
| +5% | +$12.7M |
|
175
RB Global
RBA
$21.5B
| $260M | 0.11% |
7,608,193
+722,199
| +10% | +$24.3M |
|
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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.