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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HSNI
2976
DELISTED
HSN, Inc.
HSNI
| $3.65M | ﹤0.01% |
53,557
-64,439
| -55% | -$4.53M |
|
|
VG
2977
DELISTED
Vonage Holdings Corporation
VG
| $3.65M | ﹤0.01% |
744,233
+192,416
| +35% | +$859K |
|
|
PETX
2978
DELISTED
Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.
PETX
| $3.65M | ﹤0.01% |
227,933
+100,008
| +78% | +$1.78M |
|
|
LMNX
2979
DELISTED
Luminex Corp
LMNX
| $3.64M | ﹤0.01% |
227,491
+109,155
| +92% | +$1.83M |
|
2980
Autoliv
ALV
$9.02B
| $3.63M | ﹤0.01% |
42,764
-12,899
| -23% | -$1.02M |
|
2981
Hancock Whitney
HWC
$6.3B
| $3.63M | ﹤0.01% |
121,389
-260,781
| -68% | -$7.46M |
|
|
BBL
2982
DELISTED
BHP Group Plc American Depositary Shares (Each representing two Ordinary Shares)
BBL
| $3.63M | ﹤0.01% |
81,912
-168,424
| -67% | -$7.62M |
|
2983
Chord Energy
CHRD
$7.32B
| $3.62M | ﹤0.01% |
254,688
-178,088
| -41% | -$2.61M |
|
2984
Independence Realty Trust
IRT
$4.03B
| $3.62M | ﹤0.01% |
381,467
-110,957
| -23% | -$1.05M |
|
|
SMRT
2985
DELISTED
Stein Mart Inc
SMRT
| $3.61M | ﹤0.01% |
289,854
+161,432
| +126% | +$2.28M |
|
2986
Intrepid Potash
IPI
$453M
| $3.61M | ﹤0.01% |
31,215
+28,407
| +1,012% | +$3.74M |
|
2987
Prestige Consumer Healthcare
PBH
$2.51B
| $3.6M | ﹤0.01% |
84,080
+4,404
| +6% | +$168K |
|
|
QLTC
2988
DELISTED
ISHARES B CA RATED CORPORATE BOND FUND
QLTC
| $3.6M | ﹤0.01% |
72,376
+14,600
| +25% | +$719K |
|
2989
Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund
NUW
$251M
| $3.6M | ﹤0.01% |
206,699
-16,809
| -8% | -$292K |
|
|
NUO
2990
DELISTED
Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund
NUO
| $3.59M | ﹤0.01% |
236,404
-8,201
| -3% | -$127K |
|
2991
Advanced Energy
AEIS
$13.2B
| $3.57M | ﹤0.01% |
139,128
-15,600
| -10% | -$397K |
|
|
GLU
2992
Gabelli Utility & Income Trust
GLU
$116M
| $3.57M | ﹤0.01% |
192,457
+9,136
| +5% | +$174K |
|
2993
Nuveen Real Asset Income & Growth Fund
JRI
$348M
| $3.57M | ﹤0.01% |
182,512
-58,734
| -24% | -$1.14M |
|
|
WW
2994
DELISTED
WW International
WW
| $3.57M | ﹤0.01% |
510,211
+360,633
| +241% | +$5.32M |
|
|
AAT
2995
American Assets Trust
AAT
$1.42B
| $3.56M | ﹤0.01% |
82,382
-22,352
| -21% | -$955K |
|
2996
Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund
JLS
$94.5M
| $3.56M | ﹤0.01% |
152,861
+947
| +0.6% | +$22.1K |
|
2997
FlexShares Ultra-Short Income Fund
RAVI
$1.49B
| $3.56M | ﹤0.01% |
47,095
-40,408
| -46% | -$3.05M |
|
|
TOWR
2998
DELISTED
Tower International, Inc.
TOWR
| $3.56M | ﹤0.01% |
133,834
-12,232
| -8% | -$308K |
|
|
ELNK
2999
DELISTED
EarthLink Holdings Corp.
ELNK
| $3.56M | ﹤0.01% |
801,427
+55,314
| +7% | +$246K |
|
3000
Dorian LPG
LPG
$1.84B
| $3.56M | ﹤0.01% |
272,968
-34,072
| -11% | -$411K |
|
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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.