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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FDO
276
DELISTED
FAMILY DOLLAR STORES
FDO
| $219M | 0.08% |
2,764,043
+1,808,704
| +189% | +$141M |
|
|
WPZ
277
DELISTED
Williams Partners L.P.
WPZ
| $218M | 0.08% |
4,439,044
+2,665,835
| +150% | +$130M |
|
278
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$22.7B
| $218M | 0.08% |
11,969,066
+3,526,384
| +42% | +$72M |
|
279
Tanger
SKT
$4.69B
| $218M | 0.08% |
6,205,926
+421,928
| +7% | +$15.7M |
|
280
Toyota
TM
$224B
| $218M | 0.08% |
1,558,770
+425,346
| +38% | +$56.8M |
|
281
Travelers Companies
TRV
$79B
| $218M | 0.08% |
2,013,247
+182,740
| +10% | +$19.5M |
|
282
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$56.1B
| $213M | 0.08% |
2,929,001
+193,108
| +7% | +$14.9M |
|
283
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.61B
| $213M | 0.08% |
1,030,685
-627,895
| -38% | -$122M |
|
284
American Electric Power
AEP
$70.1B
| $212M | 0.08% |
3,775,768
-207,858
| -5% | -$12.3M |
|
285
Welltower
WELL
$171B
| $211M | 0.08% |
2,732,146
+237,206
| +10% | +$18.7M |
|
286
Goldman Sachs
GS
$301B
| $211M | 0.08% |
1,123,442
+96,383
| +9% | +$17.9M |
|
287
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
SMH
$65.4B
| $209M | 0.08% |
7,573,668
+2,501,668
| +49% | +$69.1M |
|
288
Mid-America Apartment Communities
MAA
$15.5B
| $207M | 0.08% |
2,679,019
+82,331
| +3% | +$6.32M |
|
289
WisdomTree
WT
$2.97B
| $207M | 0.08% |
9,631,380
-80,582
| -0.8% | -$1.5M |
|
290
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.84T
| $206M | 0.08% |
16,186,060
+393,340
| +2% | +$4.51M |
|
291
TransDigm Group
TDG
$70.6B
| $205M | 0.08% |
937,156
-1,002,955
| -52% | -$211M |
|
292
Estee Lauder
EL
$30.6B
| $205M | 0.08% |
2,459,506
+107,946
| +5% | +$8.5M |
|
293
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF
IJT
$8.27B
| $204M | 0.08% |
3,134,484
+123,830
| +4% | +$7.76M |
|
294
iShares US Technology ETF
IYW
$23.5B
| $203M | 0.07% |
7,725,772
+968,712
| +14% | +$25.5M |
|
295
America Movil
AMX
$76.3B
| $202M | 0.07% |
9,859,519
-3,138,534
| -24% | -$67.2M |
|
296
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$58.1B
| $201M | 0.07% |
4,481,144
-6,185
| -0.1% | -$287K |
|
|
EMC
297
DELISTED
EMC CORPORATION
EMC
| $201M | 0.07% |
7,847,411
-677,436
| -8% | -$18.7M |
|
298
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund
EXG
$2.98B
| $198M | 0.07% |
20,389,671
+327,098
| +2% | +$3.13M |
|
299
Cognizant
CTSH
$24.6B
| $198M | 0.07% |
3,167,768
-527,794
| -14% | -$31.1M |
|
300
lululemon athletica
LULU
$13.6B
| $197M | 0.07% |
3,083,300
-334,643
| -10% | -$21.4M |
|
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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.