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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LFC
3001
DELISTED
China Life Insurance Company Ltd.
LFC
| $4.46M | ﹤0.01% |
425,274
-304,434
| -42% | -$3.24M |
|
3002
DXP Enterprises
DXPE
$2.98B
| $4.46M | ﹤0.01% |
160,157
-143,602
| -47% | -$5.09M |
|
|
SIX
3003
DELISTED
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
SIX
| $4.46M | ﹤0.01% |
80,067
-195,410
| -71% | -$11.7M |
|
|
HSII
3004
DELISTED
Heidrick & Struggles
HSII
| $4.45M | ﹤0.01% |
142,745
-237,803
| -62% | -$7.78M |
|
3005
ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF
EDOG
$29.8M
| $4.44M | ﹤0.01% |
220,263
-56,496
| -20% | -$1.17M |
|
|
DEA
3006
Easterly Government Properties
DEA
$1.18B
| $4.44M | ﹤0.01% |
113,278
+9,940
| +10% | +$442K |
|
|
CNR
3007
Core Natural Resources Inc
CNR
$4.45B
| $4.43M | ﹤0.01% |
139,783
-241,096
| -63% | -$8.86M |
|
3008
Oil States International
OIS
$491M
| $4.42M | ﹤0.01% |
309,644
+104,375
| +51% | +$2.4M |
|
3009
iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF
EWL
$2.23B
| $4.42M | ﹤0.01% |
140,123
-3,160
| -2% | -$103K |
|
|
CHA
3010
DELISTED
China Telecom Corporation, LTD
CHA
| $4.42M | ﹤0.01% |
87,064
-433,398
| -83% | -$21.8M |
|
|
AIF
3011
DELISTED
Apollo Tactical Income Fund Inc.
AIF
| $4.39M | ﹤0.01% |
318,885
-41,180
| -11% | -$609K |
|
|
TCF
3012
DELISTED
TCF Financial Corporation
TCF
| $4.38M | ﹤0.01% |
224,959
-18,811
| -8% | -$407K |
|
|
KW
3013
DELISTED
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings
KW
| $4.38M | ﹤0.01% |
241,100
-3,615
| -1% | -$69.3K |
|
3014
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
TQQQ
$37.9B
| $4.38M | ﹤0.01% |
946,184
-3,055,328
| -76% | -$19.2M |
|
3015
Ameresco
AMRC
$1.36B
| $4.38M | ﹤0.01% |
310,570
-14,013
| -4% | -$198K |
|
3016
iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF
IMTM
$4.27B
| $4.38M | ﹤0.01% |
171,000
+2,587
| +2% | +$71K |
|
3017
Texas Capital Bancshares
TCBI
$4.32B
| $4.38M | ﹤0.01% |
85,645
-3,098
| -3% | -$195K |
|
3018
iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF
PICK
$2.36B
| $4.37M | ﹤0.01% |
162,102
+23,933
| +17% | +$701K |
|
3019
Comtech Telecommunications
CMTL
$51.8M
| $4.37M | ﹤0.01% |
179,637
+39,049
| +28% | +$1.09M |
|
|
EAD
3020
Allspring Income Opportunities Fund
EAD
$379M
| $4.37M | ﹤0.01% |
603,978
-5,996
| -1% | -$45.4K |
|
3021
City Holding Co
CHCO
$2.04B
| $4.37M | ﹤0.01% |
64,570
-13,339
| -17% | -$980K |
|
|
DMC
3022
Del Monte Corp
DMC
$1.45B
| $4.36M | ﹤0.01% |
154,316
+17,265
| +13% | +$541K |
|
3023
Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF
PSCU
$17.6M
| $4.36M | ﹤0.01% |
88,633
-1,663
| -2% | -$91.2K |
|
3024
Interparfums
IPAR
$3.94B
| $4.36M | ﹤0.01% |
66,490
-51,254
| -44% | -$3.08M |
|
|
AUO
3025
DELISTED
AU Optronics Corp
AUO
| $4.36M | ﹤0.01% |
1,106,134
+20,190
| +2% | +$80.4K |
|
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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 210 positions and reducing 3,411 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 210 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.