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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$44.4B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$42.3B |
| 3 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$23.5B |
| 4 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$19.2B |
| 5 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$15.5B |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ATVI
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
|
+$1.03B |
| 2 |
Expedia Group
EXPE
|
+$669M |
| 3 |
HZNP
Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company Ordinary Shares
HZNP
|
+$329M |
| 4 |
VMW
VMware, Inc
VMW
|
+$270M |
| 5 |
SGEN
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
|
+$211M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 21.3% |
| 2 | Financials | 10.39% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 9.92% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 6.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
276
Southern Company
SO
$108B
| $1.48B | 0.07% |
21,157,040
+11,345,733
| +116% | +$779M |
|
277
Markel Group
MKL
$25.5B
| $1.48B | 0.07% |
1,040,036
+500,829
| +93% | +$711M |
|
278
Rockwell Automation
ROK
$51.2B
| $1.47B | 0.06% |
4,747,526
+1,595,422
| +51% | +$447M |
|
279
Altria Group
MO
$125B
| $1.47B | 0.06% |
36,510,942
+18,166,619
| +99% | +$751M |
|
280
Trane Technologies
TT
$99.7B
| $1.45B | 0.06% |
5,932,846
+3,135,464
| +112% | +$686M |
|
281
Novartis
NVS
$301B
| $1.43B | 0.06% |
14,184,506
+7,206,673
| +103% | +$696M |
|
282
3M
MMM
$92.2B
| $1.42B | 0.06% |
15,570,509
+3,339,231
| +27% | +$268M |
|
283
KLA
KLAC
$230B
| $1.42B | 0.06% |
24,469,000
+11,790,890
| +93% | +$614M |
|
284
Corning
GLW
$108B
| $1.42B | 0.06% |
46,515,702
+24,616,173
| +112% | +$704M |
|
285
American International
AIG
$42.6B
| $1.4B | 0.06% |
20,710,322
+11,167,708
| +117% | +$712M |
|
286
Realty Income
O
$60.9B
| $1.39B | 0.06% |
24,131,622
+13,014,593
| +117% | +$683M |
|
287
Ulta Beauty
ULTA
$22B
| $1.38B | 0.06% |
2,816,648
+1,278,115
| +83% | +$539M |
|
288
GoDaddy
GDDY
$13.9B
| $1.38B | 0.06% |
12,978,990
+6,722,617
| +107% | +$601M |
|
289
Teleflex
TFX
$5.93B
| $1.38B | 0.06% |
5,519,744
+2,699,153
| +96% | +$577M |
|
290
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHV
$20.8B
| $1.36B | 0.06% |
12,324,778
+4,780,173
| +63% | +$527M |
|
291
AutoZone
AZO
$51.6B
| $1.35B | 0.06% |
524,022
+264,058
| +102% | +$685M |
|
292
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLU
$23.1B
| $1.35B | 0.06% |
42,733,800
+20,321,808
| +91% | +$621M |
|
293
iShares Core S&P US Value ETF
IUSV
$27.4B
| $1.35B | 0.06% |
16,012,506
+8,256,409
| +106% | +$643M |
|
294
Nucor
NUE
$58.4B
| $1.35B | 0.06% |
7,752,736
+3,823,147
| +97% | +$606M |
|
295
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
RDVY
$24.5B
| $1.35B | 0.06% |
26,093,226
+13,097,637
| +101% | +$619M |
|
296
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$39.1B
| $1.34B | 0.06% |
18,604,454
+9,963,016
| +115% | +$729M |
|
297
iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF
IUSB
$43B
| $1.34B | 0.06% |
29,114,632
+15,511,281
| +114% | +$686M |
|
298
Prudential Financial
PRU
$42.8B
| $1.33B | 0.06% |
12,826,002
+6,508,664
| +103% | +$624M |
|
299
Global E Online
GLBE
$6.68B
| $1.33B | 0.06% |
33,562,558
+17,735,080
| +112% | +$639M |
|
300
iShares MBS ETF
MBB
$39.2B
| $1.33B | 0.06% |
14,126,344
+6,289,813
| +80% | +$564M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2023, Morgan Stanley held 8,098 positions worth $2.27T, up 131% from $983B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley deployed $1.09T of net new capital in Q4 2023, opening 494 new positions and adding to 6,705 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Birkenstock: 4,696,144 shares worth $229M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 21% of assets, up from 21% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Expedia Group, an estimated $669M trimmed.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2023 buy was Birkenstock: 4,696,144 shares worth $229M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Microsoft in Q4 2023, an estimated $44.4B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2023 reduction was Expedia Group, cutting an estimated $669M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Activision Blizzard in Q4 2023, selling an estimated $1.03B.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $2.27T portfolio in Q4 2023.
- Morgan Stanley opened 494 new positions and closed 265 in Q4 2023.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 131% quarter-over-quarter to $2.27T.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2023, filed 13 Feb 2024.