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 |
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
HEDJ
|
+$677M |
| 2 |
GMCR
KEURIG GREEN MTN INC
GMCR
|
+$609M |
| 3 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$334M |
| 4 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$324M |
| 5 |
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
|
+$298M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.37B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$763M |
| 3 |
COV
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
|
+$631M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$568M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$540M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 9.14% |
| 2 | Financials | 8.58% |
| 3 | Technology | 8.55% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.66% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2701
iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF
EWM
$329M
| $4.98M | ﹤0.01% |
93,639
+26,182
| +39% | +$1.39M |
|
2702
Jacobs Solutions
J
$17B
| $4.97M | ﹤0.01% |
133,076
-157,812
| -54% | -$5.54M |
|
|
SPIL
2703
DELISTED
Siliconware Precision Industries Co Ltd
SPIL
| $4.97M | ﹤0.01% |
607,582
+183,317
| +43% | +$1.55M |
|
|
PML
2704
PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II
PML
$487M
| $4.97M | ﹤0.01% |
397,990
+87,600
| +28% | +$1.08M |
|
2705
USA Compression Partners
USAC
$3.76B
| $4.96M | ﹤0.01% |
242,359
-30,179
| -11% | -$566K |
|
|
HSKA
2706
DELISTED
Heska Corp
HSKA
| $4.96M | ﹤0.01% |
192,390
+135,690
| +239% | +$2.87M |
|
2707
Ethan Allen Interiors
ETD
$623M
| $4.96M | ﹤0.01% |
179,385
-110,387
| -38% | -$3.14M |
|
2708
Schwab US Broad Market ETF
SCHB
$44.7B
| $4.96M | ﹤0.01% |
589,446
+149,340
| +34% | +$1.25M |
|
2709
Methanex
MEOH
$4.05B
| $4.95M | ﹤0.01% |
92,483
-328,388
| -78% | -$16.5M |
|
|
EFF
2710
DELISTED
EATON VANCE FLOATING-RATE INCOME PLUS FUND
EFF
| $4.95M | ﹤0.01% |
290,911
+38,808
| +15% | +$645K |
|
2711
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional
SID
$1.29B
| $4.94M | ﹤0.01% |
2,939,421
-691,086
| -19% | -$1.23M |
|
|
PRXL
2712
DELISTED
Parexel International Corp
PRXL
| $4.93M | ﹤0.01% |
71,405
-88,783
| -55% | -$5.66M |
|
|
WPS
2713
DELISTED
iShares International Developed Property ETF
WPS
| $4.91M | ﹤0.01% |
128,777
+10,033
| +8% | +$380K |
|
|
ESL
2714
DELISTED
Esterline Technologies
ESL
| $4.91M | ﹤0.01% |
42,934
+9,573
| +29% | +$1.08M |
|
2715
Cheesecake Factory
CAKE
$5.26B
| $4.91M | ﹤0.01% |
99,457
+17,551
| +21% | +$886K |
|
2716
DNOW Inc
DNOW
$2.6B
| $4.9M | ﹤0.01% |
226,542
-360,181
| -61% | -$8.38M |
|
|
MXF
2717
Mexico Fund
MXF
$314M
| $4.9M | ﹤0.01% |
228,244
+27,611
| +14% | +$589K |
|
|
OIBR
2718
DELISTED
OI S A SPONSORED ADR REPSTG PFD NEW (BRA)
OIBR
| $4.9M | ﹤0.01% |
3,180,448
+2,239,710
| +238% | +$4.86M |
|
2719
W.R. Berkley
WRB
$26.6B
| $4.86M | ﹤0.01% |
324,945
-989,462
| -75% | -$14.7M |
|
2720
Markel Group
MKL
$23.2B
| $4.85M | ﹤0.01% |
6,307
-7,739
| -55% | -$5.59M |
|
|
SGI
2721
Somnigroup International
SGI
$14.7B
| $4.84M | ﹤0.01% |
335,280
+161,484
| +93% | +$2.24M |
|
2722
Watts Water Technologies
WTS
$12B
| $4.84M | ﹤0.01% |
87,928
+19,555
| +29% | +$1.12M |
|
2723
ProShares Ultra QQQ
QLD
$14B
| $4.84M | ﹤0.01% |
1,085,728
+636,864
| +142% | +$2.81M |
|
2724
First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF
FTSM
$6.5B
| $4.83M | ﹤0.01% |
80,521
+76,902
| +2,125% | +$4.61M |
|
2725
ANI Pharmaceuticals
ANIP
$1.82B
| $4.83M | ﹤0.01% |
77,236
-24,744
| -24% | -$1.51M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Morgan Stanley held 7,007 positions worth $272B, down 0.71% from $273B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $8.15B in Q1 2015, closing 169 positions and reducing 3,106 holdings. Its most notable exit was COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND), an estimated $631M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 9.1% of assets, down from 9.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Urban Edge Properties worth $85M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2015 buy was Urban Edge Properties: 3,586,559 shares worth $85M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund in Q1 2015, an estimated $677M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $2.37B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND) in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $631M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $272B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Morgan Stanley opened 124 new positions and closed 169 in Q1 2015.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 0.71% quarter-over-quarter to $272B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 14 May 2015.