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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
Baxter International
BAX
$13.6B
| $197M | 0.07% |
5,297,560
-1,865,200
| -26% | -$70.7M |
|
302
Essex Property Trust
ESS
$18.3B
| $194M | 0.07% |
842,555
-90,745
| -10% | -$20.5M |
|
303
Under Armour
UAA
$2.87B
| $192M | 0.07% |
4,777,234
-219,873
| -4% | -$8.03M |
|
|
HCBK
304
DELISTED
HUDSON CITY BANCORP INC
HCBK
| $191M | 0.07% |
18,210,975
+277,490
| +2% | +$2.71M |
|
305
Starwood Property Trust
STWD
$5.94B
| $190M | 0.07% |
7,823,902
+1,025,434
| +15% | +$24.7M |
|
306
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$100B
| $189M | 0.07% |
2,029,540
+139,340
| +7% | +$12.6M |
|
307
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
$151B
| $189M | 0.07% |
3,915,008
+641,659
| +20% | +$30.7M |
|
308
General Motors
GM
$79.9B
| $189M | 0.07% |
5,045,315
+175,417
| +4% | +$6.38M |
|
309
CSX Corp
CSX
$93.2B
| $189M | 0.07% |
17,089,854
-1,062,444
| -6% | -$12.2M |
|
|
WFM
310
DELISTED
Whole Foods Market Inc
WFM
| $188M | 0.07% |
3,617,438
+234,379
| +7% | +$12.6M |
|
|
ZAYO
311
DELISTED
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.
ZAYO
| $188M | 0.07% |
6,724,620
-1,083,695
| -14% | -$30.9M |
|
312
Moody's
MCO
$82.9B
| $188M | 0.07% |
1,809,423
-821,042
| -31% | -$79.3M |
|
|
SNDK
313
DELISTED
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
| $188M | 0.07% |
2,949,300
+902,584
| +44% | +$73.3M |
|
314
Novartis
NVS
$297B
| $187M | 0.07% |
2,118,983
-196,153
| -8% | -$17.4M |
|
315
Madison Square Garden
MSGS
$9.59B
| $187M | 0.07% |
3,100,130
+1,500,051
| +94% | +$82.5M |
|
316
BP
BP
$115B
| $186M | 0.07% |
5,746,076
+53,070
| +0.9% | +$1.74M |
|
317
Emerson Electric
EMR
$83.9B
| $186M | 0.07% |
3,287,094
+30,681
| +0.9% | +$1.78M |
|
318
Lumen
LUMN
$6.7B
| $184M | 0.07% |
5,330,327
+935,588
| +21% | +$34.9M |
|
319
Invesco Senior Loan ETF
BKLN
$6.97B
| $184M | 0.07% |
7,627,993
-659,810
| -8% | -$15.9M |
|
320
US Bancorp
USB
$98.5B
| $183M | 0.07% |
4,185,332
+567,653
| +16% | +$24.9M |
|
321
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF
VBR
$37.2B
| $182M | 0.07% |
1,667,841
+123,293
| +8% | +$13.1M |
|
322
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
IJS
$8.11B
| $182M | 0.07% |
3,053,754
+12,366
| +0.4% | +$719K |
|
323
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF
VOT
$19.2B
| $180M | 0.07% |
1,670,120
+257,596
| +18% | +$26.8M |
|
324
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF
VPL
$8.09B
| $178M | 0.07% |
2,904,085
+380,443
| +15% | +$22.6M |
|
|
SRCL
325
DELISTED
Stericycle Inc
SRCL
| $177M | 0.07% |
1,263,228
-106,941
| -8% | -$14.4M |
|
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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.