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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GGN
2801
GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust
GGN
$819M
| $6.83M | ﹤0.01% |
1,455,432
-553,546
| -28% | -$2.73M |
|
2802
Voyager Therapeutics
VYGR
$201M
| $6.83M | ﹤0.01% |
360,793
-93,926
| -21% | -$1.8M |
|
2803
Oil States International
OIS
$491M
| $6.81M | ﹤0.01% |
205,269
-171,896
| -46% | -$5.61M |
|
2804
WisdomTree Trust WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund
DGRE
$146M
| $6.8M | ﹤0.01% |
284,268
+18,609
| +7% | +$459K |
|
2805
SunCoke Energy
SXC
$797M
| $6.8M | ﹤0.01% |
585,324
-255,282
| -30% | -$3.03M |
|
2806
iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF
WOOD
$274M
| $6.8M | ﹤0.01% |
90,280
-11,946
| -12% | -$919K |
|
2807
Rogers Corp
ROG
$2.4B
| $6.79M | ﹤0.01% |
46,103
-70,656
| -61% | -$9.3M |
|
2808
Employers Holdings
EIG
$889M
| $6.79M | ﹤0.01% |
149,825
-47,683
| -24% | -$2.1M |
|
2809
Mueller Industries
MLI
$15.2B
| $6.78M | ﹤0.01% |
936,164
+370,216
| +65% | +$2.85M |
|
2810
iShares JPMorgan EM High Yield Bond ETF
EMHY
$627M
| $6.78M | ﹤0.01% |
147,000
-79,191
| -35% | -$3.63M |
|
|
DOOR
2811
DELISTED
MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORP
DOOR
| $6.78M | ﹤0.01% |
105,740
-60,560
| -36% | -$4.13M |
|
2812
Kaiser Aluminum
KALU
$3.02B
| $6.77M | ﹤0.01% |
62,111
+19,395
| +45% | +$2.1M |
|
|
GRX
2813
Gabelli Healthcare & Wellness Trust
GRX
$146M
| $6.76M | ﹤0.01% |
613,466
+23,590
| +4% | +$251K |
|
2814
Safety Insurance
SAFT
$1.52B
| $6.76M | ﹤0.01% |
75,402
+23,306
| +45% | +$2.15M |
|
|
SMC
2815
Summit Midstream
SMC
$419M
| $6.76M | ﹤0.01% |
31,496
-16,017
| -34% | -$3.95M |
|
|
EQC
2816
DELISTED
Equity Commonwealth
EQC
| $6.75M | ﹤0.01% |
210,457
-154,226
| -42% | -$4.91M |
|
2817
Enviri
NVRI
$620M
| $6.75M | ﹤0.01% |
236,512
-202,768
| -46% | -$5.25M |
|
2818
Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF
BSCQ
$3.64B
| $6.75M | ﹤0.01% |
359,621
+16,719
| +5% | +$315K |
|
|
XENT
2819
DELISTED
Intersect ENT, Inc
XENT
| $6.75M | ﹤0.01% |
234,650
+130,847
| +126% | +$3.93M |
|
2820
Invesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETF
PSCI
$196M
| $6.74M | ﹤0.01% |
91,862
+23,488
| +34% | +$1.71M |
|
2821
SolarEdge
SEDG
$1.95B
| $6.74M | ﹤0.01% |
179,057
-25,043
| -12% | -$1.21M |
|
2822
NCR Voyix
VYX
$1.14B
| $6.74M | ﹤0.01% |
386,605
+60,708
| +19% | +$1.08M |
|
2823
M/I Homes
MHO
$3.84B
| $6.73M | ﹤0.01% |
281,427
-45,040
| -14% | -$1.17M |
|
2824
Freshpet
FRPT
$3.22B
| $6.73M | ﹤0.01% |
183,310
-297,126
| -62% | -$9.78M |
|
2825
WisdomTree Trust WisdomTree US SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund
DGRS
$414M
| $6.72M | ﹤0.01% |
178,379
+5,988
| +3% | +$226K |
|
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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, 3,206 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.