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 |
Texas Instruments
TXN
|
+$540M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$466M |
| 3 |
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
|
+$259M |
| 4 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$229M |
| 5 |
BRCM
BROADCOM CORP CL-A
BRCM
|
+$228M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$369M |
| 2 |
BNY
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY
|
+$308M |
| 3 |
COV
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
|
+$226M |
| 4 |
General Motors
GM
|
+$221M |
| 5 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$190M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.53% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 15.99% |
| 3 | Industrials | 13.6% |
| 4 | Technology | 11.48% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 9.66% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$77.4B
| $204M | 0.11% |
566,932
+25,612
| +5% | +$8.58M |
|
177
Exelon
EXC
$46.6B
| $199M | 0.11% |
8,198,524
-667,275
| -8% | -$15.6M |
|
178
Amazon
AMZN
$2.53T
| $196M | 0.1% |
12,130,960
-1,416,660
| -10% | -$23.6M |
|
179
Ametek
AME
$55B
| $195M | 0.1% |
3,892,753
+58,042
| +2% | +$3.01M |
|
180
PVH
PVH
$4.01B
| $195M | 0.1% |
1,607,168
+190,240
| +13% | +$22.3M |
|
181
AT&T
T
$159B
| $194M | 0.1% |
7,300,618
-6,397,440
| -47% | -$170M |
|
182
Magna International
MGA
$19B
| $189M | 0.1% |
3,975,508
-135,128
| -3% | -$7.41M |
|
183
HDFC Bank
HDB
$124B
| $187M | 0.1% |
16,084,140
-529,368
| -3% | -$6.42M |
|
|
GRA
184
DELISTED
W.R. Grace & Co.
GRA
| $180M | 0.1% |
1,978,298
-175,017
| -8% | -$16.8M |
|
185
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$98.6B
| $179M | 0.09% |
9,559,239
-717,180
| -7% | -$14.8M |
|
186
Macy's
M
$6.56B
| $178M | 0.09% |
3,061,127
+107,677
| +4% | +$6.38M |
|
187
DTE Energy
DTE
$29.5B
| $177M | 0.09% |
2,730,090
+4,613
| +0.2% | +$299K |
|
188
OGE Energy
OGE
$9.76B
| $175M | 0.09% |
4,718,923
+136,304
| +3% | +$5.02M |
|
189
Affiliated Managers Group
AMG
$9.65B
| $171M | 0.09% |
852,802
+36,836
| +5% | +$7.52M |
|
190
Marriott International
MAR
$99B
| $171M | 0.09% |
2,440,349
-20,894
| -0.8% | -$1.42M |
|
|
191
Qualcomm
QCOM
$160B
| $169M | 0.09% |
2,255,489
-2,485,622
| -52% | -$190M |
|
192
Ambev
ABEV
$48.2B
| $167M | 0.09% |
25,492,871
+16,052,782
| +170% | +$113M |
|
193
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$91.7B
| $167M | 0.09% |
3,934,618
+17,210
| +0.4% | +$730K |
|
194
EQT Corp
EQT
$33B
| $163M | 0.09% |
3,268,194
-130,050
| -4% | -$6.88M |
|
195
Kroger
KR
$35.4B
| $163M | 0.09% |
6,261,994
-1,266,968
| -17% | -$32M |
|
196
Las Vegas Sands
LVS
$32.3B
| $162M | 0.09% |
2,600,974
+83,965
| +3% | +$5.77M |
|
197
Moody's
MCO
$83.5B
| $160M | 0.08% |
1,693,058
-1,164,784
| -41% | -$107M |
|
198
Diageo
DEO
$49.5B
| $158M | 0.08% |
1,365,774
-2,070
| -0.2% | -$251K |
|
199
TJX Companies
TJX
$176B
| $157M | 0.08% |
5,321,884
+1,526,512
| +40% | +$43M |
|
200
CME Group
CME
$96.1B
| $157M | 0.08% |
1,965,644
+1,872
| +0.1% | +$141K |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Massachusetts Financial Services held 947 positions worth $189B, down 1.2% from $191B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q3 2014 filing shows 59 new, 340 increased, 471 reduced and 73 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Bath & Body Works: 5,145,588 shares worth $279M. The largest sale was Walt Disney, an estimated $369M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Industrials.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q3 2014 buy was Bath & Body Works: 5,145,588 shares worth $279M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Texas Instruments in Q3 2014, an estimated $540M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Walt Disney, cutting an estimated $369M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited Perrigo in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $117M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $189B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 59 new positions and closed 73 in Q3 2014.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value fell 1.2% quarter-over-quarter to $189B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 13 Nov 2014.