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 |
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
|
+$828M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$788M |
| 3 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$771M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$719M |
| 5 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$571M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.57B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$967M |
| 3 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$455M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$401M |
| 5 |
GGP
GGP Inc.
GGP
|
+$384M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 13.16% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.53% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.25% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.98% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
S&P Global
SPGI
$123B
| $315M | 0.08% |
1,610,858
-343,450
| -18% | -$70.9M |
|
252
Elanco Animal Health
ELAN
$13.1B
| $314M | 0.08% |
+9,012,591
| New | +$317M |
|
|
AET
253
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $314M | 0.08% |
1,549,820
+669,636
| +76% | +$131M |
|
254
Moody's
MCO
$84.7B
| $312M | 0.08% |
1,865,165
-70,561
| -4% | -$12.4M |
|
255
iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGSB
$22.9B
| $312M | 0.08% |
6,010,196
-1,814,430
| -23% | -$94.1M |
|
256
Charter Communications
CHTR
$17.6B
| $311M | 0.08% |
955,767
+9,976
| +1% | +$3.05M |
|
257
First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF
FV
$3.61B
| $311M | 0.08% |
10,058,359
+104,847
| +1% | +$3.23M |
|
258
TSMC
TSM
$2.08T
| $308M | 0.08% |
6,970,808
-2,099,935
| -23% | -$87M |
|
259
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF
VBR
$37.6B
| $305M | 0.08% |
2,191,643
-145,961
| -6% | -$20.5M |
|
260
American International
AIG
$41.9B
| $304M | 0.08% |
5,703,054
-73,511
| -1% | -$3.95M |
|
261
Duke Energy
DUK
$98B
| $303M | 0.08% |
3,792,774
+460,092
| +14% | +$37.2M |
|
262
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF
IGV
$13.8B
| $303M | 0.08% |
7,389,195
-1,318,900
| -15% | -$51.6M |
|
263
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$60B
| $303M | 0.08% |
5,237,434
+869,794
| +20% | +$47.9M |
|
|
XLNX
264
DELISTED
Xilinx Inc
XLNX
| $296M | 0.07% |
3,687,383
+79,444
| +2% | +$5.81M |
|
|
COUP
265
DELISTED
Coupa Software Incorporated
COUP
| $295M | 0.07% |
3,733,253
+137,624
| +4% | +$9.56M |
|
266
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
$14.6B
| $293M | 0.07% |
2,719,855
-221,557
| -8% | -$23.8M |
|
267
Zillow
Z
$7.98B
| $293M | 0.07% |
6,619,759
+774,163
| +13% | +$40.4M |
|
268
HDFC Bank
HDB
$124B
| $293M | 0.07% |
12,442,400
+1,383,844
| +13% | +$35.3M |
|
269
US Bancorp
USB
$99.1B
| $291M | 0.07% |
5,506,411
+1,358,026
| +33% | +$71.9M |
|
|
CELG
270
DELISTED
Celgene Corp
CELG
| $290M | 0.07% |
3,236,323
+549,404
| +20% | +$48.6M |
|
271
Ford
F
$59.7B
| $289M | 0.07% |
31,249,331
-6,176,127
| -17% | -$61.7M |
|
272
Autodesk
ADSK
$51B
| $288M | 0.07% |
1,843,405
+41,253
| +2% | +$5.83M |
|
273
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF
VOE
$23.8B
| $287M | 0.07% |
2,539,002
+8,734
| +0.3% | +$992K |
|
274
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$101B
| $285M | 0.07% |
2,095,006
+241,481
| +13% | +$34.3M |
|
275
Church & Dwight Co
CHD
$24.1B
| $285M | 0.07% |
4,795,962
+3,882,426
| +425% | +$220M |
|
Similar funds
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,051 positions worth $400B, up 7.9% from $370B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 filing shows 207 new, 2,867 increased, 3,206 reduced and 165 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.57B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2018 buy was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Intuitive Surgical in Q3 2018, an estimated $828M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.57B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited GGP Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $384M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $400B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 207 new positions and closed 165 in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 7.9% quarter-over-quarter to $400B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.