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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
276
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
$17.2B
| $285M | 0.07% |
13,485,722
+3,350,658
| +33% | +$70.9M |
|
277
Credicorp
BAP
$31.4B
| $284M | 0.07% |
1,273,705
+10,359
| +0.8% | +$2.32M |
|
278
Deere & Co
DE
$163B
| $282M | 0.07% |
1,874,873
+674,058
| +56% | +$96.8M |
|
279
NOV
NOV
$6.94B
| $281M | 0.07% |
6,524,434
+890,440
| +16% | +$39.8M |
|
|
DFS
280
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $280M | 0.07% |
3,657,494
-1,206,238
| -25% | -$90.8M |
|
281
AvalonBay Communities
AVB
$27B
| $280M | 0.07% |
1,543,079
+87,440
| +6% | +$15.6M |
|
282
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
IJS
$8.28B
| $279M | 0.07% |
3,344,700
+117,134
| +4% | +$9.9M |
|
283
iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF
ITA
$14.4B
| $279M | 0.07% |
2,577,320
-231,400
| -8% | -$23.8M |
|
284
MetLife
MET
$62B
| $276M | 0.07% |
5,910,184
-447,083
| -7% | -$20.4M |
|
285
Fortive
FTV
$18B
| $274M | 0.07% |
5,162,850
-694,503
| -12% | -$35.6M |
|
|
ANSS
286
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $270M | 0.07% |
1,444,181
+11,718
| +0.8% | +$2.1M |
|
287
Dollar General
DG
$28.2B
| $268M | 0.07% |
2,453,409
+384,372
| +19% | +$40M |
|
288
Boston Scientific
BSX
$72B
| $268M | 0.07% |
6,957,485
-559,899
| -7% | -$19.6M |
|
289
Vanguard Morningstar Large-Cap ETF
VV
$53.2B
| $266M | 0.07% |
1,994,473
+26,855
| +1% | +$3.52M |
|
290
iShares US Financials ETF
IYF
$4.58B
| $265M | 0.07% |
4,365,994
+1,248,226
| +40% | +$76.5M |
|
291
Dominion Energy
D
$60.5B
| $264M | 0.07% |
3,759,391
+1,185,720
| +46% | +$84M |
|
292
Broadridge
BR
$18.2B
| $262M | 0.07% |
1,985,540
-598,410
| -23% | -$76M |
|
293
American Electric Power
AEP
$69.9B
| $262M | 0.07% |
3,695,743
+714,473
| +24% | +$50.8M |
|
294
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF
VBK
$23.5B
| $262M | 0.07% |
1,396,426
-63,439
| -4% | -$11.7M |
|
295
United Parcel Service
UPS
$90.8B
| $261M | 0.07% |
2,239,392
-363,639
| -14% | -$42.8M |
|
|
PARA
296
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $260M | 0.07% |
4,520,046
+781,440
| +21% | +$43.1M |
|
297
Copart
CPRT
$27.2B
| $258M | 0.06% |
20,049,984
+2,878,776
| +17% | +$43M |
|
298
Estee Lauder
EL
$30.6B
| $257M | 0.06% |
1,768,886
+427,074
| +32% | +$59.3M |
|
299
General Motors
GM
$79.3B
| $255M | 0.06% |
7,563,090
+75,134
| +1% | +$2.77M |
|
300
Weyerhaeuser
WY
$18.2B
| $254M | 0.06% |
7,870,171
+314,752
| +4% | +$10.9M |
|
Similar funds
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.