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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PCF
3176
High Income Securities Fund
PCF
$100M
| $2.86M | ﹤0.01% |
350,903
+45,094
| +15% | +$368K |
|
3177
PIMCO Short Term Municipal Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund
SMMU
$1.15B
| $2.86M | ﹤0.01% |
56,749
-43,437
| -43% | -$2.19M |
|
|
DEG
3178
DELISTED
ETABLISSEMENT DELHZ ADS 4 ADS REPTGS 1 ORD SHS
DEG
| $2.85M | ﹤0.01% |
127,663
+28,536
| +29% | +$607K |
|
3179
Matador Resources
MTDR
$6.04B
| $2.85M | ﹤0.01% |
130,175
-15,197
| -10% | -$328K |
|
3180
Meritage Homes
MTH
$4.71B
| $2.85M | ﹤0.01% |
117,318
+46,974
| +67% | +$949K |
|
|
XCRA
3181
DELISTED
Xcerra Corporation
XCRA
| $2.85M | ﹤0.01% |
320,667
+34,573
| +12% | +$297K |
|
|
JMT
3182
DELISTED
Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund 2
JMT
| $2.85M | ﹤0.01% |
125,757
+1,378
| +1% | +$31.3K |
|
3183
VanEck Long Muni ETF
MLN
$679M
| $2.84M | ﹤0.01% |
142,701
-432
| -0.3% | -$8.62K |
|
3184
Elbit Systems
ESLT
$40.2B
| $2.84M | ﹤0.01% |
39,318
-13,554
| -26% | -$875K |
|
3185
LivePerson
LPSN
$27.3M
| $2.83M | ﹤0.01% |
18,429
+4,002
| +28% | +$676K |
|
3186
ALPS Strategic Income Fund
RIGS
$60.4M
| $2.83M | ﹤0.01% |
112,159
+28,054
| +33% | +$705K |
|
3187
Heartland Express
HTLD
$952M
| $2.82M | ﹤0.01% |
118,759
+101,353
| +582% | +$2.57M |
|
3188
FS KKR Capital
FSK
$3.33B
| $2.82M | ﹤0.01% |
69,593
-43,272
| -38% | -$1.69M |
|
|
B
3189
DELISTED
Barnes Group Inc.
B
| $2.82M | ﹤0.01% |
69,612
+18,534
| +36% | +$698K |
|
|
BEAT
3190
DELISTED
BioTelemetry, Inc.
BEAT
| $2.81M | ﹤0.01% |
317,953
-22,149
| -7% | -$224K |
|
3191
Sanmina
SANM
$11B
| $2.81M | ﹤0.01% |
116,065
-377,255
| -76% | -$8.66M |
|
3192
Enpro
NPO
$7.12B
| $2.8M | ﹤0.01% |
42,464
+27,330
| +181% | +$1.75M |
|
3193
Consumer Portfolio Services
CPSS
$208M
| $2.79M | ﹤0.01% |
399,148
+85,502
| +27% | +$573K |
|
3194
INNOVATE Corp
VATE
$101M
| $2.79M | ﹤0.01% |
25,430
+1,878
| +8% | +$159K |
|
|
PSG
3195
DELISTED
Performance Sports Group Ltd.
PSG
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
142,756
+36,699
| +35% | +$698K |
|
3196
State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF
SPEM
$17.6B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
86,666
+6,978
| +9% | +$224K |
|
3197
BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund
MUJ
$643M
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
188,349
-13,512
| -7% | -$201K |
|
3198
iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF
EWN
$630M
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
109,923
+13,248
| +14% | +$327K |
|
|
CALL
3199
DELISTED
magicJack VocalTec Ltd
CALL
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
406,233
+8,652
| +2% | +$65.4K |
|
|
FUR
3200
DELISTED
WINTHROP REALTY TRUST SHS BENE INT (NEW)
FUR
| $2.77M | ﹤0.01% |
169,929
-10,681
| -6% | -$172K |
|
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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.