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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$4.24B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$939M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$714M |
| 4 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$673M |
| 5 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$591M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$1.45B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$653M |
| 3 |
GE Aerospace
GE
|
+$501M |
| 4 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$439M |
| 5 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$411M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 10.97% |
| 2 | Financials | 10.16% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.05% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 7.74% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.11% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NAK
3551
Northern Dynasty Minerals
NAK
$953M
| $3.13M | ﹤0.01% |
1,770,733
-59,710
| -3% | -$118K |
|
3552
Global X S&P 500 Catholic Values ETF
CATH
$1.35B
| $3.13M | ﹤0.01% |
95,166
+9,676
| +11% | +$312K |
|
|
ZYNE
3553
DELISTED
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc
ZYNE
| $3.13M | ﹤0.01% |
250,040
+156,879
| +168% | +$1.8M |
|
|
CJ
3554
DELISTED
C&J Energy Services, Inc.
CJ
| $3.13M | ﹤0.01% |
93,349
+20,764
| +29% | +$625K |
|
|
ZGNX
3555
DELISTED
Zogenix, Inc.
ZGNX
| $3.12M | ﹤0.01% |
78,001
+34,055
| +77% | +$1.31M |
|
3556
AMC Entertainment Holdings
AMC
$2.14B
| $3.12M | ﹤0.01% |
20,670
-4,754
| -19% | -$667K |
|
|
IHD
3557
Voya Emerging Markets High Income Dividend Equity Fund
IHD
$131M
| $3.12M | ﹤0.01% |
350,763
-67,737
| -16% | -$619K |
|
|
DMO
3558
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund
DMO
$120M
| $3.12M | ﹤0.01% |
126,388
+13,160
| +12% | +$328K |
|
3559
SandRidge Energy
SD
$529M
| $3.12M | ﹤0.01% |
147,975
+99,345
| +204% | +$1.85M |
|
|
OXLC
3560
Oxford Lane Capital
OXLC
$913M
| $3.12M | ﹤0.01% |
62,026
+11,603
| +23% | +$598K |
|
|
PRTK
3561
DELISTED
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
PRTK
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
173,678
+22,968
| +15% | +$479K |
|
|
MSGN
3562
DELISTED
MSG Networks Inc.
MSGN
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
153,496
-48,721
| -24% | -$938K |
|
|
AGC
3563
DELISTED
Advent Claymore Conv Sec & Incme
AGC
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
518,646
-10,941
| -2% | -$66.6K |
|
3564
Onto Innovation
ONTO
$15.5B
| $3.1M | ﹤0.01% |
124,520
+53,413
| +75% | +$1.42M |
|
3565
CVR Partners
UAN
$1.27B
| $3.09M | ﹤0.01% |
94,298
+62,745
| +199% | +$2.08M |
|
3566
Select Water Solutions
WTTR
$2.71B
| $3.09M | ﹤0.01% |
169,516
+155,849
| +1,140% | +$2.5M |
|
|
ORC
3567
Orchid Island Capital
ORC
$1.31B
| $3.09M | ﹤0.01% |
66,605
+12,263
| +23% | +$604K |
|
3568
Washington Trust Bancorp
WASH
$746M
| $3.09M | ﹤0.01% |
57,995
+13,242
| +30% | +$734K |
|
|
SGYP
3569
DELISTED
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc Common Stock
SGYP
| $3.09M | ﹤0.01% |
1,384,046
-609,900
| -31% | -$1.52M |
|
3570
Zillow
ZG
$7.72B
| $3.08M | ﹤0.01% |
75,712
-28,371
| -27% | -$1.17M |
|
|
CORE
3571
DELISTED
Core Mark Holding Co., Inc.
CORE
| $3.08M | ﹤0.01% |
97,553
+33,368
| +52% | +$1.07M |
|
|
BCV
3572
Bancroft Fund
BCV
$140M
| $3.07M | ﹤0.01% |
141,248
-1,452
| -1% | -$31.7K |
|
|
FARO
3573
DELISTED
Faro Technologies
FARO
| $3.07M | ﹤0.01% |
65,361
+39,824
| +156% | +$1.87M |
|
|
CBD
3574
DELISTED
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao
CBD
| $3.07M | ﹤0.01% |
130,233
+91,713
| +238% | +$2.12M |
|
3575
Adeia
ADEA
$3.06B
| $3.06M | ﹤0.01% |
474,624
+78,359
| +20% | +$460K |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Morgan Stanley held 6,934 positions worth $365B, up 9.4% from $334B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley deployed $13.3B of net new capital in Q4 2017, opening 268 new positions and adding to 3,628 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Highland Opportunities and Income Fund: 7,527,774 shares worth $117M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 11% of assets, up from 10% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, an estimated $1.45B trimmed.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2017 buy was Highland Opportunities and Income Fund: 7,527,774 shares worth $117M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2017, an estimated $4.24B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, cutting an estimated $1.45B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Level 3 Communications Inc in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $210M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $365B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Morgan Stanley opened 268 new positions and closed 177 in Q4 2017.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 9.4% quarter-over-quarter to $365B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 14 Feb 2018.