Morgan Stanley Portfolio holdings
Morgan Stanley, founded in 1935 by Henry Sturgis Morgan and Harold Stanley as a spin-off from J.P. Morgan & Co., is a leading global financial services firm headquartered in New York City. Initially focused on investment banking, it has evolved into a diversified powerhouse offering wealth management, institutional securities, and asset management services, catering to corporations, governments, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. With a strong presence in mergers and acquisitions, underwriting, and trading, Morgan Stanley manages billions in assets and is known for its sophisticated financial advisory services. The firm has adapted to modern markets by expanding its digital offerings and wealth management division, notably through its 2020 acquisition of E*TRADE, solidifying its position as a Wall Street titan.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$820M |
| 2 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
|
+$647M |
| 3 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$469M |
| 4 |
MNDT
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
|
+$403M |
| 5 |
SWY
SAFEWAY INC
SWY
|
+$365M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.07B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$720M |
| 3 |
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
|
+$568M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$460M |
| 5 |
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP
|
+$438M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 9.02% |
| 2 | Technology | 8.69% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 8.27% |
| 4 | Energy | 7.49% |
| 5 | Industrials | 6.88% |
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2014, Morgan Stanley held 6,820 positions worth $239B, up 1.6% from $235B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 12% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q1 2014 filing shows 388 new, 3,128 increased, 2,814 reduced and 103 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Perrigo: 452,998 shares worth $70.1M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.07B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 9% of assets, down from 9.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2014 buy was Perrigo: 452,998 shares worth $70.1M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to iShares Russell 2000 ETF in Q1 2014, an estimated $820M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2014 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.07B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited COLE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, INC COM in Q1 2014, selling an estimated $197M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 12% of its $239B portfolio in Q1 2014.
- Morgan Stanley opened 388 new positions and closed 103 in Q1 2014.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 1.6% quarter-over-quarter to $239B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2014, filed 13 May 2014.