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 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$778M |
| 2 |
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
|
+$773M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$478M |
| 4 |
GMCR
KEURIG GREEN MTN INC
GMCR
|
+$434M |
| 5 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$421M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.63B |
| 2 |
KMP
KINDER MORGAN ENER PNTRS L.P.
KMP
|
+$709M |
| 3 |
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLU
|
+$398M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
|
+$325M |
| 5 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$322M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 9.23% |
| 2 | Financials | 8.98% |
| 3 | Technology | 8.74% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.13% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 6.92% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1351
Unum
UNM
$14.3B
| $23.4M | 0.01% |
670,276
-777,930
| -54% | -$26.3M |
|
1352
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund
CSQ
$3.35B
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
2,040,039
-67,133
| -3% | -$775K |
|
|
GOV
1353
DELISTED
Government Properties Income Trust
GOV
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
1,013,874
+151,353
| +18% | +$3.46M |
|
1354
iShares Latin America 40 ETF
ILF
$3.76B
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
732,893
-353,040
| -33% | -$12.3M |
|
1355
Hasbro
HAS
$13.2B
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
423,765
+263,169
| +164% | +$14.8M |
|
|
TGP
1356
DELISTED
Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
TGP
| $23.2M | 0.01% |
540,178
-63,428
| -11% | -$2.49M |
|
1357
Invesco Zacks Multi-Asset Income ETF
CVY
$124M
| $23.2M | 0.01% |
1,038,009
-194,329
| -16% | -$4.56M |
|
1358
Cohen & Steers Duration Preferred & Income Fund
LDP
$600M
| $23.2M | 0.01% |
1,022,506
+233,083
| +30% | +$5.6M |
|
1359
Saic
SAIC
$5.35B
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
467,239
+167,457
| +56% | +$8.17M |
|
1360
iShares Global Energy ETF
IXC
$2.76B
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
621,857
+182,240
| +41% | +$7.24M |
|
|
CIE
1361
DELISTED
Cobalt International Energy, Inc
CIE
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
172,882
-219,783
| -56% | -$33.5M |
|
1362
VanEck Agribusiness ETF
MOO
$969M
| $23M | 0.01% |
438,504
-62,472
| -12% | -$3.33M |
|
|
CVSA
1363
Covista Inc
CVSA
$4.8B
| $23M | 0.01% |
484,917
+361,187
| +292% | +$17M |
|
1364
iShares Global Healthcare ETF
IXJ
$4.18B
| $23M | 0.01% |
461,916
+26,822
| +6% | +$1.33M |
|
1365
Fastenal
FAST
$59.5B
| $23M | 0.01% |
1,933,608
+38,068
| +2% | +$426K |
|
1366
Bloomin' Brands
BLMN
$938M
| $23M | 0.01% |
928,015
+644,664
| +228% | +$13.6M |
|
1367
AutoNation
AN
$6.92B
| $23M | 0.01% |
380,184
+7,553
| +2% | +$423K |
|
|
AVNS
1368
DELISTED
Avanos Medical
AVNS
| $22.9M | 0.01% |
+504,429
| New | +$19.8M |
|
1369
ProShares Short Russell2000
RWM
$129M
| $22.9M | 0.01% |
370,993
-540,844
| -59% | -$35.3M |
|
|
TDAY
1370
USA Today Co
TDAY
$1.06B
| $22.9M | 0.01% |
968,443
+135,024
| +16% | +$2.66M |
|
1371
Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF
PZA
$4.26B
| $22.9M | 0.01% |
900,271
+201,864
| +29% | +$5.1M |
|
1372
Sprott Physical Gold
PHYS
$15.7B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
2,335,445
-368,945
| -14% | -$3.66M |
|
1373
Bread Financial
BFH
$4.38B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
99,869
+43,842
| +78% | +$9.59M |
|
1374
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Income Fund
FDD
$908M
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
1,745,417
-631,397
| -27% | -$8.35M |
|
|
PF
1375
DELISTED
Pinnacle Foods, Inc.
PF
| $22.7M | 0.01% |
642,394
-359,823
| -36% | -$12.1M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, Morgan Stanley held 7,042 positions worth $273B, up 5.2% from $260B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q4 2014 filing shows 221 new, 3,149 increased, 2,874 reduced and 178 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.: 7,808,315 shares worth $239M. The largest sale was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, an estimated $1.63B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 9.2% of assets, up from 8.5% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2014 buy was Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.: 7,808,315 shares worth $239M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Wells Fargo in Q4 2014, an estimated $778M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2014 reduction was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, cutting an estimated $1.63B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited KINDER MORGAN ENER PNTRS L.P. in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $709M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $273B portfolio in Q4 2014.
- Morgan Stanley opened 221 new positions and closed 178 in Q4 2014.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 5.2% quarter-over-quarter to $273B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 13 Feb 2015.