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 | Miscellaneous | 29.32% |
| 2 | Technology | 13.38% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 9.68% |
| 4 | Financials | 9.31% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
S&P Global
SPGI
$120B
| $315M | 0.08% |
1,610,858
-343,450
| -18% | -$70.9M |
2016 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
252
Elanco Animal Health
ELAN
$11.5B
| $314M | 0.08% |
+9,012,591
| New | +$317M |
2018 Q3
0 quarters
|
|
|
AET
253
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $314M | 0.08% |
1,549,820
+669,636
| +76% | +$131M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
254
Moody's
MCO
$80.4B
| $312M | 0.08% |
1,865,165
-70,561
| -4% | -$12.4M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
255
iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGSB
$23.3B
| $312M | 0.08% |
6,010,196
-1,814,430
| -23% | -$94.1M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
256
Charter Communications
CHTR
$11.8B
| $311M | 0.08% |
955,767
+9,976
| +1% | +$3.05M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
257
First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF
FV
$3.89B
| $311M | 0.08% |
10,058,359
+104,847
| +1% | +$3.23M |
2014 Q1
18 quarters
|
|
258
TSMC
TSM
$2.35T
| $308M | 0.08% |
6,970,808
-2,099,935
| -23% | -$87M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
259
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF
VBR
$35.6B
| $305M | 0.08% |
2,191,643
-145,961
| -6% | -$20.5M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
260
American International
AIG
$40.3B
| $304M | 0.08% |
5,703,054
-73,511
| -1% | -$3.95M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
261
Duke Energy
DUK
$91B
| $303M | 0.08% |
3,792,774
+460,092
| +14% | +$37.2M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
262
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF
IGV
$14.9B
| $303M | 0.08% |
7,389,195
-1,318,900
| -15% | -$51.6M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
263
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$54B
| $303M | 0.08% |
5,237,434
+869,794
| +20% | +$47.9M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
|
XLNX
264
DELISTED
Xilinx Inc
XLNX
| $296M | 0.07% |
3,687,383
+79,444
| +2% | +$5.81M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
|
COUP
265
DELISTED
Coupa Software Incorporated
COUP
| $295M | 0.07% |
3,733,253
+137,624
| +4% | +$9.56M |
2016 Q4
7 quarters
|
|
266
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
$12.9B
| $293M | 0.07% |
2,719,855
-221,557
| -8% | -$23.8M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
267
Zillow
Z
$6.52B
| $293M | 0.07% |
6,619,759
+774,163
| +13% | +$40.4M |
2015 Q3
12 quarters
|
|
268
HDFC Bank
HDB
$115B
| $293M | 0.07% |
12,442,400
+1,383,844
| +13% | +$35.3M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
269
US Bancorp
USB
$88.9B
| $291M | 0.07% |
5,506,411
+1,358,026
| +33% | +$71.9M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
|
CELG
270
DELISTED
Celgene Corp
CELG
| $290M | 0.07% |
3,236,323
+549,404
| +20% | +$48.6M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
271
Ford
F
$48.5B
| $289M | 0.07% |
31,249,331
-6,176,127
| -17% | -$61.7M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
272
Autodesk
ADSK
$49.2B
| $288M | 0.07% |
1,843,405
+41,253
| +2% | +$5.83M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
273
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF
VOE
$23.7B
| $287M | 0.07% |
2,539,002
+8,734
| +0.3% | +$992K |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
274
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$87.5B
| $285M | 0.07% |
2,095,006
+241,481
| +13% | +$34.3M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
275
Church & Dwight Co
CHD
$23.3B
| $285M | 0.07% |
4,795,962
+3,882,426
| +425% | +$220M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
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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, 3,205 reduced and 166 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 Miscellaneous at 29% of assets, down from 30% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- 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 166 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.