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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JTP
3026
DELISTED
NUVEEN QUALITY PFD INCOME FD
JTP
| $3.46M | ﹤0.01% |
405,058
-893
| -0.2% | -$7.59K |
|
3027
OraSure Technologies
OSUR
$286M
| $3.45M | ﹤0.01% |
527,856
+121,131
| +30% | +$1.01M |
|
3028
BGC Group
BGC
$5.18B
| $3.45M | ﹤0.01% |
567,744
+64,492
| +13% | +$367K |
|
3029
Middlesex Water
MSEX
$1.08B
| $3.45M | ﹤0.01% |
151,445
-1,931
| -1% | -$43.2K |
|
3030
Saia
SAIA
$9.52B
| $3.45M | ﹤0.01% |
77,818
+3,057
| +4% | +$141K |
|
|
SCLN
3031
DELISTED
Sciclone Pharmaceuticals Inc
SCLN
| $3.44M | ﹤0.01% |
388,809
+17,512
| +5% | +$139K |
|
3032
Gorman-Rupp
GRC
$2.25B
| $3.44M | ﹤0.01% |
114,924
-9,087
| -7% | -$267K |
|
3033
Astronics
ATRO
$3.81B
| $3.44M | ﹤0.01% |
85,190
+51,883
| +156% | +$1.77M |
|
|
GCAP
3034
DELISTED
Gain Capital Holdings, Inc.
GCAP
| $3.43M | ﹤0.01% |
351,520
+125,888
| +56% | +$1.15M |
|
|
HTLF
3035
DELISTED
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
HTLF
| $3.43M | ﹤0.01% |
105,020
+66,739
| +174% | +$1.98M |
|
|
SPYM
3036
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF
SPYM
$167B
| $3.42M | ﹤0.01% |
139,216
+3,756
| +3% | +$91.4K |
|
|
DL
3037
DELISTED
China Distance Education Holdings Limited
DL
| $3.42M | ﹤0.01% |
203,826
-113,953
| -36% | -$1.91M |
|
|
FNHC
3038
DELISTED
FedNat Holding Company Common Stock
FNHC
| $3.42M | ﹤0.01% |
111,602
-53,214
| -32% | -$1.52M |
|
3039
WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund
DEW
$155M
| $3.41M | ﹤0.01% |
76,910
+14,599
| +23% | +$649K |
|
3040
BlackRock TCP Capital
TCPC
$294M
| $3.41M | ﹤0.01% |
212,891
+202,489
| +1,947% | +$3.27M |
|
3041
Texas Capital Bancshares
TCBI
$4.35B
| $3.41M | ﹤0.01% |
70,049
-77,009
| -52% | -$3.63M |
|
3042
Invesco DB Oil Fund
DBO
$356M
| $3.4M | ﹤0.01% |
252,334
+56,985
| +29% | +$797K |
|
|
MHG
3043
DELISTED
Marine Harvest ASA
MHG
| $3.4M | ﹤0.01% |
298,565
+57,167
| +24% | +$733K |
|
3044
Smith & Nephew
SNN
$12.7B
| $3.4M | ﹤0.01% |
99,444
-8,835
| -8% | -$313K |
|
|
LCM
3045
DELISTED
Advent/Claymore Enhanced Gth & F
LCM
| $3.4M | ﹤0.01% |
360,492
-9,610
| -3% | -$88.9K |
|
|
LGCY
3046
DELISTED
Legacy Reserves Inc. Common Stock
LGCY
| $3.39M | ﹤0.01% |
335,383
+5,646
| +2% | +$62.7K |
|
|
MENT
3047
DELISTED
Mentor Graphics Corp
MENT
| $3.38M | ﹤0.01% |
140,801
-203,143
| -59% | -$4.75M |
|
3048
Post Holdings
POST
$4.04B
| $3.38M | ﹤0.01% |
110,277
-78,773
| -42% | -$2.41M |
|
|
GMK
3049
DELISTED
GRUMA SAB DE C V ADS(RP 4 B SHS
GMK
| $3.38M | ﹤0.01% |
66,572
+1,303
| +2% | +$61.6K |
|
|
NQI
3050
DELISTED
NUVEEN QUALITY MUNICIPAL FUND INC
NQI
| $3.38M | ﹤0.01% |
252,350
-1,706
| -0.7% | -$22.9K |
|
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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.