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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$44.4B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$42.3B |
| 3 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$23.5B |
| 4 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$19.2B |
| 5 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$15.5B |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ATVI
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
|
+$1.03B |
| 2 |
Expedia Group
EXPE
|
+$669M |
| 3 |
HZNP
Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company Ordinary Shares
HZNP
|
+$329M |
| 4 |
VMW
VMware, Inc
VMW
|
+$270M |
| 5 |
SGEN
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
|
+$211M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 21.3% |
| 2 | Financials | 10.39% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 9.92% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 6.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF
FTSM
$6.51B
| $1.67B | 0.07% |
27,918,532
+13,411,565
| +92% | +$800M |
|
252
Simon Property Group
SPG
$77B
| $1.65B | 0.07% |
11,563,934
+5,723,393
| +98% | +$692M |
|
253
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
VGK
$30.2B
| $1.65B | 0.07% |
25,572,716
+12,336,419
| +93% | +$738M |
|
254
Monster Beverage
MNST
$94.9B
| $1.65B | 0.07% |
28,581,772
+14,806,222
| +107% | +$791M |
|
255
ICICI Bank
IBN
$107B
| $1.65B | 0.07% |
69,007,342
+32,317,287
| +88% | +$744M |
|
256
State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLI
$32.5B
| $1.64B | 0.07% |
14,366,516
+6,277,963
| +78% | +$659M |
|
257
iShares Select Dividend ETF
DVY
$23.9B
| $1.61B | 0.07% |
13,745,984
+6,842,823
| +99% | +$753M |
|
258
Dow Inc
DOW
$22B
| $1.61B | 0.07% |
29,376,362
+14,686,093
| +100% | +$750M |
|
259
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$45.3B
| $1.61B | 0.07% |
14,828,272
+9,055,095
| +157% | +$946M |
|
260
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF
FPE
$6.31B
| $1.59B | 0.07% |
94,259,510
+42,830,902
| +83% | +$691M |
|
261
General Dynamics
GD
$105B
| $1.59B | 0.07% |
6,111,076
+3,644,541
| +148% | +$889M |
|
262
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
$14.6B
| $1.59B | 0.07% |
22,007,636
+9,301,285
| +73% | +$644M |
|
263
Carlisle Companies
CSL
$13.3B
| $1.58B | 0.07% |
5,045,976
+2,467,755
| +96% | +$680M |
|
264
State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust
MDY
$26.6B
| $1.57B | 0.07% |
3,089,880
+1,827,382
| +145% | +$848M |
|
265
Alibaba
BABA
$279B
| $1.56B | 0.07% |
20,096,356
+8,486,278
| +73% | +$676M |
|
266
Aflac
AFL
$65.5B
| $1.55B | 0.07% |
18,762,912
+9,119,381
| +95% | +$735M |
|
267
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
VBR
$37.4B
| $1.54B | 0.07% |
8,567,860
+4,685,076
| +121% | +$765M |
|
268
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active Exchange-Traded Fund
MINT
$16.9B
| $1.54B | 0.07% |
15,423,422
+6,942,853
| +82% | +$694M |
|
269
MetLife
MET
$62.4B
| $1.54B | 0.07% |
23,251,618
+11,870,902
| +104% | +$743M |
|
270
Equinix
EQIX
$100B
| $1.54B | 0.07% |
1,908,708
+968,091
| +103% | +$743M |
|
271
iShares US Technology ETF
IYW
$23B
| $1.53B | 0.07% |
12,451,572
+6,757,252
| +119% | +$765M |
|
272
Kenvue
KVUE
$37.8B
| $1.52B | 0.07% |
70,529,788
+39,367,174
| +126% | +$788M |
|
273
Freeport-McMoran
FCX
$86.9B
| $1.51B | 0.07% |
35,457,880
+18,414,725
| +108% | +$680M |
|
274
Grab
GRAB
$13.8B
| $1.5B | 0.07% |
445,044,616
+164,231,537
| +58% | +$531M |
|
275
Travelers Companies
TRV
$81.8B
| $1.5B | 0.07% |
7,861,356
+4,364,739
| +125% | +$756M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2023, Morgan Stanley held 8,098 positions worth $2.27T, up 131% from $983B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley deployed $1.09T of net new capital in Q4 2023, opening 494 new positions and adding to 6,705 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Birkenstock: 4,696,144 shares worth $229M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 21% of assets, up from 21% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Expedia Group, an estimated $669M trimmed.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2023 buy was Birkenstock: 4,696,144 shares worth $229M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Microsoft in Q4 2023, an estimated $44.4B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2023 reduction was Expedia Group, cutting an estimated $669M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Activision Blizzard in Q4 2023, selling an estimated $1.03B.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $2.27T portfolio in Q4 2023.
- Morgan Stanley opened 494 new positions and closed 265 in Q4 2023.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 131% quarter-over-quarter to $2.27T.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2023, filed 13 Feb 2024.