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 |
Uber
UBER
|
+$914M |
| 2 |
Okta
OKTA
|
+$823M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$687M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$647M |
| 5 |
AT&T
T
|
+$636M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$951M |
| 3 |
Ecolab
ECL
|
+$879M |
| 4 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$558M |
| 5 |
BPL
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
|
+$505M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 15.05% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.24% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.62% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 7.72% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.46% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
226
iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF
NEAR
$4.83B
| $356M | 0.08% |
7,087,882
+119,978
| +2% | +$6.03M |
|
|
RDS.A
227
DELISTED
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class A
RDS.A
| $356M | 0.08% |
6,027,976
-65,226
| -1% | -$3.81M |
|
228
Fox Class A
FOXA
$24.5B
| $354M | 0.08% |
9,548,423
+1,265,009
| +15% | +$43.3M |
|
229
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
DGRO
$42.7B
| $354M | 0.08% |
8,412,745
+1,264,229
| +18% | +$51.1M |
|
230
iShares US Medical Devices ETF
IHI
$3.12B
| $352M | 0.08% |
8,000,232
+1,593,318
| +25% | +$67M |
|
231
Martin Marietta Materials
MLM
$32B
| $350M | 0.08% |
1,250,034
-304,390
| -20% | -$81.2M |
|
232
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
MTUM
$25.2B
| $348M | 0.08% |
2,772,164
-503,089
| -15% | -$61M |
|
233
New Oriental
EDU
$9.31B
| $348M | 0.08% |
2,869,813
+1,309,441
| +84% | +$157M |
|
234
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$82.6B
| $346M | 0.08% |
1,779,384
-188,916
| -10% | -$36M |
|
235
iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGSB
$22.9B
| $344M | 0.08% |
6,417,385
+114,974
| +2% | +$6.17M |
|
236
GE Aerospace
GE
$375B
| $344M | 0.08% |
6,184,344
+890,223
| +17% | +$46M |
|
237
Eaton
ETN
$161B
| $344M | 0.08% |
3,629,681
+118,791
| +3% | +$10.5M |
|
238
Intuit
INTU
$86.5B
| $342M | 0.08% |
1,304,218
-33,255
| -2% | -$8.7M |
|
239
Zoom
ZM
$28.1B
| $339M | 0.08% |
4,982,094
+4,149,598
| +498% | +$286M |
|
240
Itaú Unibanco
ITUB
$93.4B
| $338M | 0.08% |
50,742,617
+43,176,595
| +571% | +$270M |
|
241
Boston Scientific
BSX
$68.8B
| $338M | 0.08% |
7,468,011
+727,425
| +11% | +$30.4M |
|
242
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
$7.42B
| $337M | 0.08% |
5,072,162
+76,509
| +2% | +$4.95M |
|
243
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$20B
| $335M | 0.08% |
3,542,133
-63,594
| -2% | -$5.83M |
|
244
Target
TGT
$65.6B
| $333M | 0.08% |
2,598,701
+231,289
| +10% | +$27.1M |
|
245
Waste Management
WM
$90.3B
| $328M | 0.08% |
2,879,292
+679,107
| +31% | +$76.7M |
|
246
Baidu
BIDU
$37.4B
| $327M | 0.08% |
2,583,535
+41,528
| +2% | +$4.72M |
|
247
Vanguard Morningstar Large-Cap ETF
VV
$52.4B
| $326M | 0.08% |
2,205,862
-125,621
| -5% | -$17.8M |
|
248
Prudential Financial
PRU
$42.5B
| $326M | 0.08% |
3,472,848
+358,474
| +12% | +$32.9M |
|
249
iShares US Technology ETF
IYW
$23.6B
| $324M | 0.08% |
5,565,120
-12,256
| -0.2% | -$667K |
|
250
Altria Group
MO
$115B
| $323M | 0.08% |
6,475,684
-1,848,089
| -22% | -$87.2M |
|
Similar funds
Morgan Stanley's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, Morgan Stanley held 7,012 positions worth $430B, up 14% from $378B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley deployed $21.8B of net new capital in Q4 2019, opening 186 new positions and adding to 4,119 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was XChange TEC: 50 shares worth $44M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 15% of assets, up from 14% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, an estimated $1.24B trimmed.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2019 buy was XChange TEC: 50 shares worth $44M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Uber in Q4 2019, an estimated $914M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, cutting an estimated $1.24B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Buckeye Partners, L.P. in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $505M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $430B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- Morgan Stanley opened 186 new positions and closed 188 in Q4 2019.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 14% quarter-over-quarter to $430B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 14 Feb 2020.