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 |
PPLI
People Inc
PPLI
|
+$558M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$550M |
| 3 |
GRUB
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
|
+$519M |
| 4 |
XYZ
Block Inc
XYZ
|
+$436M |
| 5 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$412M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.23B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.06B |
| 3 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$1.05B |
| 4 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$734M |
| 5 |
Union Pacific
UNP
|
+$571M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.53% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.36% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.14% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.65% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.4% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
276
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF
LMBS
$6.36B
| $247M | 0.07% |
4,832,392
+496,947
| +11% | +$25.3M |
|
277
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$265B
| $245M | 0.07% |
7,804,866
-793,920
| -9% | -$24.8M |
|
278
General Motors
GM
$80B
| $244M | 0.07% |
7,287,298
-275,792
| -4% | -$9.52M |
|
279
Prudential Financial
PRU
$42.6B
| $244M | 0.07% |
2,987,639
-220,573
| -7% | -$20.3M |
|
280
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF
VOE
$23.8B
| $243M | 0.07% |
2,555,013
+16,011
| +0.6% | +$1.68M |
|
281
iShares Gold Trust
IAU
$63.8B
| $242M | 0.07% |
9,854,473
+1,017,390
| +12% | +$24M |
|
282
FedEx
FDX
$73B
| $240M | 0.07% |
1,484,845
-198,247
| -12% | -$41.9M |
|
|
CELG
283
DELISTED
Celgene Corp
CELG
| $238M | 0.07% |
3,707,286
+470,963
| +15% | +$34.8M |
|
|
AGN
284
DELISTED
Allergan plc
AGN
| $236M | 0.07% |
1,767,408
-892,723
| -34% | -$146M |
|
285
McCormick & Company Non-Voting
MKC
$13.7B
| $233M | 0.07% |
3,349,164
+1,243,792
| +59% | +$89.2M |
|
286
Cummins
CMI
$87.3B
| $233M | 0.07% |
1,743,094
+15,729
| +0.9% | +$2.22M |
|
287
United Parcel Service
UPS
$89.5B
| $232M | 0.07% |
2,381,516
+142,124
| +6% | +$15.4M |
|
288
Welltower
WELL
$170B
| $231M | 0.07% |
3,330,360
-578,945
| -15% | -$39.4M |
|
289
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.59B
| $230M | 0.07% |
2,170,209
-1,614,143
| -43% | -$226M |
|
290
iShares Russell 1000 ETF
IWB
$47.9B
| $229M | 0.07% |
1,651,534
+444,952
| +37% | +$66.6M |
|
|
HDV
291
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
HDV
$14.5B
| $228M | 0.07% |
13,491,840
+3,191,000
| +31% | +$56.7M |
|
292
MSCI
MSCI
$41.9B
| $228M | 0.07% |
1,543,210
+1,300,436
| +536% | +$198M |
|
293
Fortive
FTV
$17.7B
| $227M | 0.07% |
5,315,649
+152,799
| +3% | +$7.18M |
|
294
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$58.3B
| $226M | 0.07% |
4,538,617
-698,817
| -13% | -$38.1M |
|
295
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$76B
| $226M | 0.07% |
606,132
+141,529
| +30% | +$51.8M |
|
296
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$76B
| $226M | 0.07% |
922,038
-272,814
| -23% | -$75.4M |
|
297
First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF
FV
$3.63B
| $226M | 0.07% |
8,941,683
-1,116,676
| -11% | -$30.4M |
|
298
CME Group
CME
$96.1B
| $223M | 0.07% |
1,185,660
+66,952
| +6% | +$12.4M |
|
299
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.37B
| $223M | 0.07% |
5,699,009
-6,284,017
| -52% | -$254M |
|
300
Globant
GLOB
$1.57B
| $222M | 0.07% |
3,947,936
+31,852
| +0.8% | +$1.71M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,016 positions worth $334B, down 16% from $400B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $11.7B in Q4 2018, closing 209 positions and reducing 3,412 holdings. Its most notable exit was Praxair Inc, an estimated $398M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, down from 13% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Linde worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 2,188,871 shares worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to People Inc in Q4 2018, an estimated $558M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.23B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Praxair Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $398M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $334B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 146 new positions and closed 209 in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $334B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.