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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GHDX
3076
DELISTED
Genomic Health, Inc.
GHDX
| $3.26M | ﹤0.01% |
106,623
-53,451
| -33% | -$1.7M |
|
|
CBB
3077
DELISTED
Cincinnati Bell Inc.
CBB
| $3.24M | ﹤0.01% |
183,495
+5,232
| +3% | +$86.4K |
|
|
CTWS
3078
DELISTED
Connecticut Water Service Inc
CTWS
| $3.24M | ﹤0.01% |
89,079
-3,772
| -4% | -$138K |
|
|
GLDD
3079
DELISTED
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
GLDD
| $3.24M | ﹤0.01% |
538,429
-7,788
| -1% | -$54.9K |
|
|
SFS
3080
DELISTED
Smart & Final Stores, Inc.
SFS
| $3.23M | ﹤0.01% |
183,631
+47,872
| +35% | +$759K |
|
3081
Clean Harbors
CLH
$16.3B
| $3.23M | ﹤0.01% |
56,898
+15,757
| +38% | +$816K |
|
|
FDI
3082
DELISTED
FORT DEARBORN INCOME SECS
FDI
| $3.22M | ﹤0.01% |
224,096
-10,900
| -5% | -$156K |
|
|
IMOS
3083
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES
IMOS
$1.77B
| $3.2M | ﹤0.01% |
117,925
-16,547
| -12% | -$431K |
|
|
MIE
3084
DELISTED
COHEN & STEERS MLP INCOME AND ENERGY OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC.
MIE
| $3.2M | ﹤0.01% |
170,044
-83,591
| -33% | -$1.62M |
|
|
HNH
3085
DELISTED
Handy & Harman Holdings Ltd.
HNH
| $3.2M | ﹤0.01% |
77,880
-4,574
| -6% | -$200K |
|
|
NCV
3086
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund
NCV
$388M
| $3.19M | ﹤0.01% |
87,339
-5,030
| -5% | -$182K |
|
3087
Kadant
KAI
$3.98B
| $3.19M | ﹤0.01% |
60,652
+8,332
| +16% | +$368K |
|
|
ARIA
3088
DELISTED
Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc
ARIA
| $3.18M | ﹤0.01% |
385,316
-83,733
| -18% | -$619K |
|
3089
Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF
HAUZ
$1.07B
| $3.17M | ﹤0.01% |
115,516
+23,034
| +25% | +$619K |
|
3090
Otter Tail
OTTR
$3.9B
| $3.17M | ﹤0.01% |
98,711
+4,877
| +5% | +$155K |
|
3091
Navigator Holdings
NVGS
$1.27B
| $3.17M | ﹤0.01% |
166,070
-42,629
| -20% | -$769K |
|
3092
Commault Systems
CVLT
$5.52B
| $3.17M | ﹤0.01% |
72,498
-14,624
| -17% | -$674K |
|
3093
Caleres
CAL
$481M
| $3.16M | ﹤0.01% |
96,429
-199,383
| -67% | -$6.08M |
|
|
FPO
3094
DELISTED
First Potomac Realty Trust
FPO
| $3.16M | ﹤0.01% |
265,399
-332
| -0.1% | -$4.08K |
|
3095
Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF
PFM
$805M
| $3.15M | ﹤0.01% |
147,830
-1,661
| -1% | -$35.8K |
|
|
FSP
3096
Franklin Street Properties
FSP
$48M
| $3.15M | ﹤0.01% |
245,426
-17,079
| -7% | -$219K |
|
3097
Bassett Furniture
BSET
$170M
| $3.15M | ﹤0.01% |
110,311
+30,436
| +38% | +$731K |
|
3098
Webster Financial
WBS
$12.8B
| $3.15M | ﹤0.01% |
84,909
+18,847
| +29% | +$633K |
|
|
IBDC
3099
DELISTED
iShares iBonds Mar 2020 Term Corporate ETF
IBDC
| $3.14M | ﹤0.01% |
117,928
+13,092
| +12% | +$346K |
|
|
PHX
3100
DELISTED
PHX Minerals
PHX
| $3.13M | ﹤0.01% |
158,195
+27,558
| +21% | +$574K |
|
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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.