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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$1.74B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.44B |
| 3 |
RAI
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
|
+$884M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$491M |
| 5 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$414M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$7.5B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.87B |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$1.58B |
| 4 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$859M |
| 5 |
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
|
+$502M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 30.41% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.37% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.35% |
| 4 | Technology | 9.04% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.87% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.96B
| $242M | 0.09% |
1,999,904
+478,231
| +31% | +$68.1M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
252
Vanguard Morningstar Large-Cap ETF
VV
$55.2B
| $241M | 0.09% |
2,581,781
+5,701
| +0.2% | +$537K |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
253
iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF
USMV
$23.9B
| $241M | 0.09% |
5,754,910
+1,933,529
| +51% | +$80.6M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
254
Humana
HUM
$51.9B
| $240M | 0.09% |
1,347,032
+547,940
| +69% | +$96.2M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
DNKN
255
DELISTED
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
DNKN
| $236M | 0.09% |
5,549,251
-12,025
| -0.2% | -$505K |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
256
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$60.1B
| $235M | 0.09% |
3,486,984
+224,891
| +7% | +$16.2M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
MIC
257
DELISTED
Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings, LLC
MIC
| $233M | 0.08% |
3,207,134
+675,421
| +27% | +$50.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
GAS
258
DELISTED
AGL Resources Inc
GAS
| $232M | 0.08% |
3,641,331
+214,833
| +6% | +$13.4M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
LPT
259
DELISTED
Liberty Property Trust
LPT
| $232M | 0.08% |
7,457,543
+339,411
| +5% | +$11.3M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
MMP
260
DELISTED
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
MMP
| $231M | 0.08% |
3,400,803
+49,059
| +1% | +$3.18M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
261
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF
IJT
$7.73B
| $231M | 0.08% |
3,710,272
+396,124
| +12% | +$25.1M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
262
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
PFF
$12.2B
| $230M | 0.08% |
5,928,106
-131,288
| -2% | -$5.11M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
SHPG
263
DELISTED
Shire pic
SHPG
| $230M | 0.08% |
1,120,057
+166,169
| +17% | +$34.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
264
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF
IJJ
$8.49B
| $229M | 0.08% |
3,910,146
+154,692
| +4% | +$9.37M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
BHI
265
DELISTED
Baker Hughes
BHI
| $228M | 0.08% |
4,946,979
+87,446
| +2% | +$4.48M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
266
KLA
KLAC
$255B
| $228M | 0.08% |
32,872,980
+31,176,740
| +1,838% | +$199M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
267
Invesco Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF
PDP
$1.5B
| $228M | 0.08% |
5,508,118
+484,509
| +10% | +$20.3M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
268
Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF
SPLV
$7.08B
| $227M | 0.08% |
5,889,224
+1,777,275
| +43% | +$67.8M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
269
Starwood Property Trust
STWD
$4.7B
| $227M | 0.08% |
11,025,756
+3,466,826
| +46% | +$71.3M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
270
Verisk Analytics
VRSK
$23.1B
| $224M | 0.08% |
2,920,022
-538,523
| -16% | -$40.9M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
271
AB InBev
BUD
$152B
| $223M | 0.08% |
1,785,388
-258,146
| -13% | -$31.2M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
272
Emerson Electric
EMR
$90.3B
| $223M | 0.08% |
4,652,802
+1,264,487
| +37% | +$60.2M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
273
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
IEFA
$190B
| $222M | 0.08% |
4,085,960
+1,397,409
| +52% | +$77.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
EQM
274
DELISTED
EQM Midstream Partners, LP
EQM
| $219M | 0.08% |
2,902,264
+542,268
| +23% | +$38.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
BEAV
275
DELISTED
B/E Aerospace Inc
BEAV
| $218M | 0.08% |
5,137,273
+4,764,740
| +1,279% | +$213M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Morgan Stanley held 7,145 positions worth $276B, up 2.1% from $271B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q4 2015 filing shows 406 new, 2,972 increased, 3,192 reduced and 176 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 47,024,460 shares worth $1.83B. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $7.5B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 30% of assets, down from 33% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 47,024,460 shares worth $1.83B.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Apple in Q4 2015, an estimated $1.44B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $7.5B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited SIGMA - ALDRICH CORP in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $348M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $276B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Morgan Stanley opened 406 new positions and closed 176 in Q4 2015.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 2.1% quarter-over-quarter to $276B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 9 Feb 2016.