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 |
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
|
+$828M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$788M |
| 3 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$771M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$719M |
| 5 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$571M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.57B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$967M |
| 3 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$455M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$401M |
| 5 |
GGP
GGP Inc.
GGP
|
+$384M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 13.16% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.53% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.25% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.98% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
226
Factset
FDS
$9.68B
| $362M | 0.09% |
1,618,532
-73,879
| -4% | -$16M |
|
227
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHY
$25B
| $360M | 0.09% |
4,334,764
-15,235
| -0.4% | -$1.27M |
|
228
Sysco
SYY
$41B
| $360M | 0.09% |
4,910,163
+1,013,430
| +26% | +$73M |
|
229
Huazhu Hotels Group
HTHT
$13.1B
| $349M | 0.09% |
10,813,022
+317,864
| +3% | +$11.2M |
|
230
iShares US Technology ETF
IYW
$23.8B
| $348M | 0.09% |
7,164,908
-22,288
| -0.3% | -$1.05M |
|
231
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$8.29B
| $347M | 0.09% |
11,977,756
+5,002,326
| +72% | +$148M |
|
232
State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF
XRT
$330M
| $345M | 0.09% |
6,770,520
-1,776,724
| -21% | -$90.1M |
|
233
Biogen
BIIB
$29.6B
| $345M | 0.09% |
976,505
-774,604
| -44% | -$267M |
|
234
Waste Management
WM
$90.5B
| $341M | 0.09% |
3,777,171
-192,495
| -5% | -$17.1M |
|
235
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
$7.02B
| $340M | 0.09% |
5,860,744
-396,662
| -6% | -$21.8M |
|
236
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$83.4B
| $338M | 0.08% |
2,397,243
+253,803
| +12% | +$35.8M |
|
237
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
MTUM
$25.1B
| $336M | 0.08% |
2,819,342
+541,958
| +24% | +$62.3M |
|
238
Marriott International
MAR
$92.3B
| $335M | 0.08% |
2,539,940
+1,369,478
| +117% | +$175M |
|
239
HP
HPQ
$24.9B
| $330M | 0.08% |
12,812,429
+7,384,389
| +136% | +$178M |
|
240
Stryker
SYK
$127B
| $328M | 0.08% |
1,848,635
-456,600
| -20% | -$77.9M |
|
241
Prudential Financial
PRU
$42.8B
| $325M | 0.08% |
3,208,212
+100,223
| +3% | +$9.88M |
|
242
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$274B
| $323M | 0.08% |
8,598,786
+440,346
| +5% | +$16M |
|
243
iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF
NEAR
$4.84B
| $323M | 0.08% |
6,428,697
+1,195,736
| +23% | +$60M |
|
244
T-Mobile US
TMUS
$189B
| $320M | 0.08% |
4,556,270
-1,225,845
| -21% | -$78.8M |
|
245
Tesla
TSLA
$1.25T
| $320M | 0.08% |
18,102,765
+2,647,470
| +17% | +$55.1M |
|
|
PPLI
246
People Inc
PPLI
$3.15B
| $319M | 0.08% |
8,233,066
+4,983,998
| +153% | +$162M |
|
247
Macerich
MAC
$7.35B
| $318M | 0.08% |
5,757,801
+1,383,314
| +32% | +$79.7M |
|
248
Baidu
BIDU
$38.3B
| $318M | 0.08% |
1,389,356
+134,760
| +11% | +$31.7M |
|
249
Williams Companies
WMB
$86.3B
| $317M | 0.08% |
11,661,438
+3,528,531
| +43% | +$102M |
|
250
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
GDXJ
$6.89B
| $315M | 0.08% |
11,507,263
+8,435,418
| +275% | +$250M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,051 positions worth $400B, up 7.9% from $370B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 filing shows 207 new, 2,867 increased, 3,206 reduced and 165 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.57B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2018 buy was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Intuitive Surgical in Q3 2018, an estimated $828M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.57B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited GGP Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $384M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $400B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 207 new positions and closed 165 in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 7.9% quarter-over-quarter to $400B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.