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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$44.4B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$42.3B |
| 3 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$23.5B |
| 4 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$19.2B |
| 5 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$15.5B |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ATVI
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
|
+$1.03B |
| 2 |
Expedia Group
EXPE
|
+$669M |
| 3 |
HZNP
Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company Ordinary Shares
HZNP
|
+$329M |
| 4 |
VMW
VMware, Inc
VMW
|
+$270M |
| 5 |
SGEN
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
|
+$211M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 21.3% |
| 2 | Financials | 10.39% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 9.92% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 6.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
226
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF
IWS
$15.8B
| $1.86B | 0.08% |
15,989,050
+7,844,257
| +96% | +$836M |
|
227
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$15.9B
| $1.85B | 0.08% |
23,858,764
+8,984,282
| +60% | +$670M |
|
228
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
VGIT
$41.7B
| $1.84B | 0.08% |
31,010,204
+16,241,182
| +110% | +$936M |
|
229
Parker-Hannifin
PH
$121B
| $1.81B | 0.08% |
3,936,098
+2,001,612
| +103% | +$833M |
|
230
Trip.com Group
TCOM
$29.3B
| $1.81B | 0.08% |
50,187,758
+26,720,914
| +114% | +$911M |
|
231
SLB Ltd
SLB
$73.2B
| $1.8B | 0.08% |
34,680,256
+18,890,182
| +120% | +$1.03B |
|
232
Carvana
CVNA
$48.9B
| $1.79B | 0.08% |
169,497,030
+95,714,480
| +130% | +$717M |
|
233
Gartner
IT
$11.1B
| $1.79B | 0.08% |
3,959,848
+1,802,773
| +84% | +$720M |
|
234
W.R. Berkley
WRB
$28B
| $1.78B | 0.08% |
37,744,560
+18,146,724
| +93% | +$827M |
|
235
FedEx
FDX
$73.3B
| $1.76B | 0.08% |
6,963,746
+3,725,561
| +115% | +$946M |
|
236
HDFC Bank
HDB
$123B
| $1.74B | 0.08% |
51,913,128
+22,140,524
| +74% | +$668M |
|
237
Republic Services
RSG
$67.6B
| $1.74B | 0.08% |
10,553,218
+5,498,859
| +109% | +$853M |
|
238
CSX Corp
CSX
$93.6B
| $1.74B | 0.08% |
50,186,398
+25,845,884
| +106% | +$823M |
|
239
Truist Financial
TFC
$64.2B
| $1.73B | 0.08% |
46,802,832
+31,438,694
| +205% | +$987M |
|
240
Synopsys
SNPS
$73.7B
| $1.73B | 0.08% |
3,354,102
+1,979,523
| +144% | +$1.01B |
|
241
United Rentals
URI
$66.6B
| $1.72B | 0.08% |
3,001,622
+1,554,544
| +107% | +$733M |
|
242
Steris
STE
$22.9B
| $1.72B | 0.08% |
7,827,906
+3,860,737
| +97% | +$817M |
|
243
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
$48.1B
| $1.72B | 0.08% |
4,524,748
+2,283,723
| +102% | +$783M |
|
244
iShares Gold Trust
IAU
$63.4B
| $1.7B | 0.08% |
43,600,890
+21,269,993
| +95% | +$796M |
|
245
Deckers Outdoor
DECK
$14.2B
| $1.69B | 0.07% |
15,197,196
+8,198,832
| +117% | +$833M |
|
246
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$39.9B
| $1.69B | 0.07% |
18,769,648
+9,205,739
| +96% | +$750M |
|
247
AstraZeneca
AZN
$270B
| $1.69B | 0.07% |
12,530,160
+5,899,307
| +89% | +$767M |
|
248
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
IWO
$14.2B
| $1.68B | 0.07% |
6,679,424
+3,644,376
| +120% | +$821M |
|
249
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
$69.4B
| $1.68B | 0.07% |
121,395,872
+65,903,291
| +119% | +$896M |
|
|
PXD
250
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $1.68B | 0.07% |
7,449,206
+5,297,296
| +246% | +$1.24B |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2023, Morgan Stanley held 8,098 positions worth $2.27T, up 131% from $983B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley deployed $1.09T of net new capital in Q4 2023, opening 494 new positions and adding to 6,705 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Birkenstock: 4,696,144 shares worth $229M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 21% of assets, up from 21% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Expedia Group, an estimated $669M trimmed.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2023 buy was Birkenstock: 4,696,144 shares worth $229M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Microsoft in Q4 2023, an estimated $44.4B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2023 reduction was Expedia Group, cutting an estimated $669M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Activision Blizzard in Q4 2023, selling an estimated $1.03B.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $2.27T portfolio in Q4 2023.
- Morgan Stanley opened 494 new positions and closed 265 in Q4 2023.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 131% quarter-over-quarter to $2.27T.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2023, filed 13 Feb 2024.