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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
Deere & Co
DE
$169B
| $216M | 0.11% |
2,663,819
+145,041
| +6% | +$11.9M |
|
177
CMS Energy
CMS
$22.9B
| $215M | 0.11% |
4,695,350
-89,882
| -2% | -$3.78M |
|
|
VR
178
DELISTED
Validus Hold Ltd
VR
| $212M | 0.11% |
4,352,930
+626,711
| +17% | +$29.4M |
|
179
Tyson Foods
TSN
$21.4B
| $212M | 0.11% |
3,166,665
-981,523
| -24% | -$63.7M |
|
|
RAI
180
DELISTED
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
| $210M | 0.11% |
3,889,850
-576,623
| -13% | -$29M |
|
181
PG&E
PCG
$38.8B
| $205M | 0.1% |
3,204,366
+176,470
| +6% | +$10.6M |
|
182
Nordson
NDSN
$16.6B
| $202M | 0.1% |
2,414,658
-115,164
| -5% | -$9.28M |
|
|
LNKD
183
DELISTED
LinkedIn Corporation
LNKD
| $201M | 0.1% |
1,059,993
+13,954
| +1% | +$1.93M |
|
184
Cummins
CMI
$91.3B
| $199M | 0.1% |
1,767,950
-322,399
| -15% | -$36.5M |
|
185
Gartner
IT
$9.87B
| $197M | 0.1% |
2,022,958
-184,131
| -8% | -$17.5M |
|
186
Starbucks
SBUX
$118B
| $191M | 0.1% |
3,348,140
-1,847,932
| -36% | -$105M |
|
187
Dollar General
DG
$27.2B
| $191M | 0.1% |
2,027,082
-6,801
| -0.3% | -$586K |
|
|
VWR
188
DELISTED
VWR Corporation
VWR
| $186M | 0.09% |
6,434,878
+562,303
| +10% | +$15.8M |
|
189
Caterpillar
CAT
$402B
| $186M | 0.09% |
2,452,396
-62,799
| -2% | -$4.7M |
|
190
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.48B
| $181M | 0.09% |
1,118,737
-2,992
| -0.3% | -$462K |
|
|
BCR
191
DELISTED
CR Bard Inc.
BCR
| $179M | 0.09% |
760,703
+95,184
| +14% | +$20.7M |
|
|
PXD
192
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $175M | 0.09% |
1,159,322
+267,952
| +30% | +$42M |
|
|
STOR
193
DELISTED
STORE Capital Corporation
STOR
| $175M | 0.09% |
5,951,408
+3,880,614
| +187% | +$102M |
|
|
DYN
194
DELISTED
Dynegy, Inc.
DYN
| $172M | 0.09% |
9,998,953
-63,471
| -0.6% | -$1.1M |
|
195
HCA Healthcare
HCA
$86.4B
| $171M | 0.09% |
2,221,771
+1,010,880
| +83% | +$79.8M |
|
196
LKQ Corp
LKQ
$6.69B
| $167M | 0.08% |
5,282,741
+1,075,057
| +26% | +$34.9M |
|
197
Mid-America Apartment Communities
MAA
$15.5B
| $164M | 0.08% |
1,544,647
+159,036
| +11% | +$16M |
|
198
DTE Energy
DTE
$30.6B
| $161M | 0.08% |
1,909,370
+145,519
| +8% | +$11.3M |
|
|
MPT
199
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
$2.86B
| $160M | 0.08% |
10,543,794
-414,221
| -4% | -$5.86M |
|
200
Netflix
NFLX
$293B
| $159M | 0.08% |
17,408,940
-45,460
| -0.3% | -$437K |
|
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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.