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 |
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
HEDJ
|
+$677M |
| 2 |
GMCR
KEURIG GREEN MTN INC
GMCR
|
+$609M |
| 3 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$334M |
| 4 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$324M |
| 5 |
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
|
+$298M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.37B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$763M |
| 3 |
COV
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
|
+$631M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$568M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$540M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 9.14% |
| 2 | Financials | 8.58% |
| 3 | Technology | 8.55% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.66% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MYD
2901
DELISTED
BlackRock MuniYield Fund
MYD
| $4M | ﹤0.01% |
263,432
-38,441
| -13% | -$576K |
|
2902
Coeur Mining
CDE
$18B
| $3.98M | ﹤0.01% |
845,715
+675,526
| +397% | +$3.93M |
|
|
GNT
2903
GAMCO Natural Resources, Gold & Income Trust
GNT
$140M
| $3.98M | ﹤0.01% |
498,773
+62,060
| +14% | +$515K |
|
2904
VirnetX Holding Corp
VHC
$63.9M
| $3.98M | ﹤0.01% |
32,673
+2,567
| +9% | +$305K |
|
2905
STAG Industrial
STAG
$7.19B
| $3.98M | ﹤0.01% |
169,039
+19,867
| +13% | +$500K |
|
2906
FlexShares Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Factor Tilt Index Fund
TLTD
$681M
| $3.96M | ﹤0.01% |
65,881
-641,116
| -91% | -$37.7M |
|
|
PMM
2907
Franklin Managed Municipal Income Trust
PMM
$268M
| $3.95M | ﹤0.01% |
534,927
-483,147
| -47% | -$3.53M |
|
2908
Universal Electronics
UEIC
$60.1M
| $3.95M | ﹤0.01% |
70,029
+57,195
| +446% | +$3.47M |
|
2909
Generac Holdings
GNRC
$12.8B
| $3.95M | ﹤0.01% |
81,056
-284,712
| -78% | -$13.6M |
|
|
PRSU
2910
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc
PRSU
$1.38B
| $3.95M | ﹤0.01% |
141,868
-93,928
| -40% | -$2.56M |
|
|
ZAGG
2911
DELISTED
ZAGG Inc Common Stock (Delaware)
ZAGG
| $3.95M | ﹤0.01% |
455,271
+133,573
| +42% | +$980K |
|
2912
Prudential
PUK
$34.8B
| $3.94M | ﹤0.01% |
81,521
-23,348
| -22% | -$1.11M |
|
|
ISLE
2913
DELISTED
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc
ISLE
| $3.94M | ﹤0.01% |
280,261
+29,899
| +12% | +$343K |
|
2914
ORIX
IX
$45.1B
| $3.93M | ﹤0.01% |
279,420
+25,600
| +10% | +$335K |
|
2915
Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF
ONEQ
$10.8B
| $3.93M | ﹤0.01% |
203,850
+17,660
| +9% | +$335K |
|
|
INFN
2916
DELISTED
Infinera Corporation Common Stock
INFN
| $3.92M | ﹤0.01% |
199,341
-284,114
| -59% | -$4.77M |
|
|
ISIL
2917
DELISTED
Intersil Corp
ISIL
| $3.92M | ﹤0.01% |
273,747
-115,156
| -30% | -$1.71M |
|
|
NMA
2918
DELISTED
NUVEEN MUNI ADVANTAGE FUND
NMA
| $3.92M | ﹤0.01% |
284,763
+40,122
| +16% | +$557K |
|
2919
Resources Connection
RGP
$153M
| $3.91M | ﹤0.01% |
223,602
+84,365
| +61% | +$1.45M |
|
2920
Boyd Gaming
BYD
$6.13B
| $3.91M | ﹤0.01% |
275,489
-1,023,229
| -79% | -$14.1M |
|
|
MZTI
2921
The Marzetti Company
MZTI
$3.05B
| $3.9M | ﹤0.01% |
40,966
-25,014
| -38% | -$2.29M |
|
2922
iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF
WOOD
$271M
| $3.9M | ﹤0.01% |
71,332
-30,002
| -30% | -$1.63M |
|
2923
Steven Madden
SHOO
$3.59B
| $3.89M | ﹤0.01% |
153,461
+18,881
| +14% | +$442K |
|
2924
Central Pacific Financial
CPF
$1.02B
| $3.89M | ﹤0.01% |
169,230
+154,136
| +1,021% | +$3.44M |
|
2925
iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF
SMIN
$774M
| $3.88M | ﹤0.01% |
108,232
+56,733
| +110% | +$2.03M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Morgan Stanley held 7,007 positions worth $272B, down 0.71% from $273B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $8.15B in Q1 2015, closing 169 positions and reducing 3,106 holdings. Its most notable exit was COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND), an estimated $631M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 9.1% of assets, down from 9.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Urban Edge Properties worth $85M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2015 buy was Urban Edge Properties: 3,586,559 shares worth $85M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund in Q1 2015, an estimated $677M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $2.37B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND) in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $631M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $272B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Morgan Stanley opened 124 new positions and closed 169 in Q1 2015.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 0.71% quarter-over-quarter to $272B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 14 May 2015.