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 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$623M |
| 2 |
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLU
|
+$615M |
| 3 |
IBM
IBM
|
+$448M |
| 4 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
|
+$368M |
| 5 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$361M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$791M |
| 2 |
EMC
EMC CORPORATION
EMC
|
+$736M |
| 3 |
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
|
+$501M |
| 4 |
Mondelez International
MDLZ
|
+$492M |
| 5 |
HOT
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC.
HOT
|
+$391M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 30.13% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.71% |
| 3 | Financials | 8.96% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 8.95% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.27% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$7.86B
| $267M | 0.09% |
11,192,744
+7,187,352
| +179% | +$173M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
252
Southern Company
SO
$99.1B
| $266M | 0.09% |
5,188,486
-885,377
| -15% | -$46.6M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
253
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
IWN
$13.9B
| $264M | 0.09% |
2,518,996
+424,810
| +20% | +$43.5M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
|
NBIS
254
Nebius Group N.V.
NBIS
$60.1B
| $260M | 0.09% |
12,365,270
+1,150,308
| +10% | +$25M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
255
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF
IJJ
$8.49B
| $259M | 0.09% |
3,897,202
+91,640
| +2% | +$6.06M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
256
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
VYM
$80.5B
| $259M | 0.09% |
3,583,979
+168,740
| +5% | +$12.3M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
257
Avis
CAR
$3.74B
| $258M | 0.09% |
7,543,319
+196,981
| +3% | +$7.14M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
258
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
$12.9B
| $255M | 0.09% |
2,176,336
+211,393
| +11% | +$24.6M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
259
First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund
EMLP
$4.05B
| $254M | 0.09% |
10,034,965
+733,037
| +8% | +$18.3M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
260
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.4B
| $254M | 0.09% |
4,823,693
+284,522
| +6% | +$14.7M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
261
Valero Energy
VLO
$125B
| $250M | 0.09% |
4,719,238
+630,635
| +15% | +$33.6M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
262
FedEx
FDX
$69B
| $250M | 0.09% |
1,428,962
-173,917
| -11% | -$28.5M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
|
SE
263
DELISTED
Spectra Energy Corp Wi
SE
| $250M | 0.09% |
5,837,220
+2,844,931
| +95% | +$108M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
264
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$68.3B
| $247M | 0.08% |
1,152,322
-187,213
| -14% | -$40.6M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
|
MON
265
DELISTED
Monsanto Co
MON
| $245M | 0.08% |
2,401,807
-287,138
| -11% | -$30.1M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
266
Cemex
CX
$13.8B
| $245M | 0.08% |
32,131,501
-1,966,178
| -6% | -$14.5M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
267
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.05T
| $244M | 0.08% |
3,039,336
+238,661
| +9% | +$19.1M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
268
First Trust Value Line Dividend Fund
FVD
$7.68B
| $243M | 0.08% |
8,988,291
+1,268,636
| +16% | +$34.5M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
269
Cognizant
CTSH
$26.7B
| $241M | 0.08% |
5,049,156
+1,643,045
| +48% | +$93.5M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
270
Texas Instruments
TXN
$259B
| $241M | 0.08% |
3,431,519
+458,737
| +15% | +$31.3M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
|
CIT
271
DELISTED
CIT Group Inc.
CIT
| $240M | 0.08% |
6,611,341
+1,159,382
| +21% | +$40.5M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
272
MSCI
MSCI
$41.1B
| $240M | 0.08% |
2,858,183
+935,069
| +49% | +$79.5M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
273
T-Mobile US
TMUS
$159B
| $239M | 0.08% |
5,116,660
+793,406
| +18% | +$36.4M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
274
Nabors Industries
NBR
$1.23B
| $238M | 0.08% |
391,441
-8,970
| -2% | -$4.42M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
|
WR
275
DELISTED
Westar Energy Inc
WR
| $237M | 0.08% |
4,183,747
-151,485
| -3% | -$8.38M |
2013 Q2
13 quarters
|
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2016, Morgan Stanley held 6,800 positions worth $293B, up 5.8% from $277B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2016 filing shows 189 new, 3,183 increased, 2,670 reduced and 222 closed positions. Its largest new stake was State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF: 2,617,803 shares worth $85.8M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $791M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 30% of assets, up from 30% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2016 buy was State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF: 2,617,803 shares worth $85.8M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF in Q3 2016, an estimated $623M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2016 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $791M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited EMC CORPORATION in Q3 2016, selling an estimated $736M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $293B portfolio in Q3 2016.
- Morgan Stanley opened 189 new positions and closed 222 in Q3 2016.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 5.8% quarter-over-quarter to $293B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2016, filed 10 Nov 2016.