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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PF
2851
DELISTED
Pinnacle Foods, Inc.
PF
| $6.58M | ﹤0.01% |
101,496
-1,087,643
| -91% | -$72M |
|
2852
WisdomTree
WT
$3.22B
| $6.57M | ﹤0.01% |
775,028
-1,045,407
| -57% | -$8.87M |
|
2853
Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust
FXY
$451M
| $6.56M | ﹤0.01% |
77,973
+27,780
| +55% | +$2.38M |
|
2854
iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF
EMGF
$1.87B
| $6.56M | ﹤0.01% |
151,754
+144,485
| +1,988% | +$6.44M |
|
2855
TransAlta
TAC
$3.93B
| $6.55M | ﹤0.01% |
1,163,665
+215,047
| +23% | +$1.2M |
|
|
CBB
2856
DELISTED
Cincinnati Bell Inc.
CBB
| $6.55M | ﹤0.01% |
410,595
+221,650
| +117% | +$3.09M |
|
|
SYNT
2857
DELISTED
Syntel Inc
SYNT
| $6.55M | ﹤0.01% |
159,768
-206,127
| -56% | -$8.25M |
|
2858
Novavax
NVAX
$1.31B
| $6.54M | ﹤0.01% |
174,021
-139,613
| -45% | -$3.93M |
|
2859
iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF
RXI
$278M
| $6.54M | ﹤0.01% |
54,416
-16,245
| -23% | -$1.91M |
|
2860
BlackRock Income Trust
BKT
$341M
| $6.53M | ﹤0.01% |
380,687
-4,139
| -1% | -$71.6K |
|
|
CSFL
2861
DELISTED
CenterState Bank Corporation Common Stock
CSFL
| $6.53M | ﹤0.01% |
232,841
-67,535
| -22% | -$2.02M |
|
2862
iShares New York Muni Bond ETF
NYF
$1.4B
| $6.53M | ﹤0.01% |
120,050
+41,642
| +53% | +$2.27M |
|
2863
DigitalBridge
DBRG
$2.95B
| $6.51M | ﹤0.01% |
267,367
+30,195
| +13% | +$741K |
|
2864
Scansource
SCSC
$1.12B
| $6.51M | ﹤0.01% |
163,142
+6,393
| +4% | +$262K |
|
2865
The Greenbrier Companies
GBX
$1.46B
| $6.5M | ﹤0.01% |
108,180
-23,305
| -18% | -$1.34M |
|
|
MNTA
2866
DELISTED
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
MNTA
| $6.5M | ﹤0.01% |
247,040
+37,970
| +18% | +$1.03M |
|
|
XLRN
2867
DELISTED
Acceleron Pharma
XLRN
| $6.49M | ﹤0.01% |
113,402
-169,208
| -60% | -$8.32M |
|
2868
CVR Energy
CVI
$3.13B
| $6.49M | ﹤0.01% |
161,343
+76,748
| +91% | +$2.88M |
|
2869
Darling Ingredients
DAR
$9.44B
| $6.48M | ﹤0.01% |
335,541
-87,744
| -21% | -$1.73M |
|
2870
Equinor
EQNR
$92.4B
| $6.48M | ﹤0.01% |
229,851
+11,375
| +5% | +$299K |
|
2871
RBC Bearings
RBC
$18B
| $6.48M | ﹤0.01% |
43,101
-11,610
| -21% | -$1.67M |
|
2872
SFL Corp
SFL
$1.61B
| $6.48M | ﹤0.01% |
466,128
-316,523
| -40% | -$4.55M |
|
2873
Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust
VCV
$522M
| $6.47M | ﹤0.01% |
553,345
+43,470
| +9% | +$518K |
|
|
WMGI
2874
DELISTED
Wright Medical Group Inc
WMGI
| $6.47M | ﹤0.01% |
223,042
-20,230
| -8% | -$545K |
|
2875
Advanced Energy
AEIS
$13B
| $6.46M | ﹤0.01% |
125,114
-22,711
| -15% | -$1.31M |
|
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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.