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 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$1.66B |
| 2 |
ORIG
Ocean Rig UDW Inc. Class A Common Shares
ORIG
|
+$1.55B |
| 3 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$664M |
| 4 |
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
|
+$606M |
| 5 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$528M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
RAI
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
|
+$1.46B |
| 2 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$602M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$594M |
| 4 |
Mastercard
MA
|
+$560M |
| 5 |
Visa
V
|
+$502M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 30.15% |
| 2 | Technology | 10.69% |
| 3 | Financials | 10.06% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 8.47% |
| 5 | Industrials | 7.24% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DFS
301
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $209M | 0.06% |
3,237,084
+187,990
| +6% | +$11.4M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
302
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF
IWR
$56.6B
| $209M | 0.06% |
4,230,392
+67,256
| +2% | +$3.25M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
303
iShares MBS ETF
MBB
$35.6B
| $208M | 0.06% |
1,940,235
+384,522
| +25% | +$41.2M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
304
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$128B
| $206M | 0.06% |
3,680,533
-1,976,229
| -35% | -$106M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
305
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$76.9B
| $205M | 0.06% |
457,584
-52,672
| -10% | -$25.1M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
306
iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF
ITA
$12.1B
| $205M | 0.06% |
2,298,074
+410,396
| +22% | +$34.4M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
307
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.4B
| $203M | 0.06% |
4,747,974
+995,643
| +27% | +$48.7M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
308
Carnival Corporation Ltd
CCL
$35.4B
| $202M | 0.06% |
3,127,394
+856,626
| +38% | +$57.3M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
309
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$75.2B
| $202M | 0.06% |
1,364,715
-134,673
| -9% | -$19.1M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
310
iShares US Financials ETF
IYF
$3.83B
| $201M | 0.06% |
3,591,744
+829,540
| +30% | +$45.2M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
311
Banco Macro
BMA
$4.15B
| $201M | 0.06% |
1,709,785
-35,909
| -2% | -$3.48M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
312
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF
HYLS
$1.58B
| $200M | 0.06% |
4,086,045
+64,408
| +2% | +$3.17M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
313
Novartis
NVS
$273B
| $200M | 0.06% |
2,594,623
+552,826
| +27% | +$41.8M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
|
HDV
314
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
HDV
$14.9B
| $199M | 0.06% |
11,578,950
-636,615
| -5% | -$10.7M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
|
WPZ
315
DELISTED
Williams Partners L.P.
WPZ
| $199M | 0.06% |
5,108,820
+176,279
| +4% | +$6.96M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
316
Camden Property Trust
CPT
$11.3B
| $198M | 0.06% |
2,160,778
-706,546
| -25% | -$63.5M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
317
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$68.3B
| $197M | 0.06% |
685,509
+73,431
| +12% | +$19.8M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
318
Berkshire Hathaway Class A
BRK.A
$1.11T
| $197M | 0.06% |
717
+3
| +0.4% | +$796K |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
|
WBT
319
DELISTED
Welbilt, Inc.
WBT
| $196M | 0.06% |
8,497,981
+4,161,187
| +96% | +$84.2M |
2016 Q1
6 quarters
|
|
320
Dominion Energy
D
$54.2B
| $196M | 0.06% |
2,541,973
-837,012
| -25% | -$65.1M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
321
Deere & Co
DE
$167B
| $196M | 0.06% |
1,556,970
-7,340
| -0.5% | -$905K |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
322
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$66.3B
| $195M | 0.06% |
1,648,214
+262,338
| +19% | +$30.3M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
323
iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF
EFAV
$5.3B
| $194M | 0.06% |
2,727,654
+180,428
| +7% | +$12.7M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
324
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$21.6B
| $194M | 0.06% |
1,354,064
-881,672
| -39% | -$121M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
325
First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund
FTA
$1.34B
| $193M | 0.06% |
3,781,381
+39,251
| +1% | +$1.98M |
2013 Q2
17 quarters
|
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2017, Morgan Stanley held 6,889 positions worth $334B, up 0.86% from $331B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 12% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2017 filing shows 195 new, 3,466 increased, 2,508 reduced and 247 closed positions. Its largest new stake was JBG SMITH: 4,306,383 shares worth $147M. The largest sale was Reynolds American Inc, an estimated $1.46B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 30% of assets, down from 31% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2017 buy was JBG SMITH: 4,306,383 shares worth $147M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF in Q3 2017, an estimated $1.66B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2017 reduction was KKR & Co, cutting an estimated $602M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Reynolds American Inc in Q3 2017, selling an estimated $1.46B.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 12% of its $334B portfolio in Q3 2017.
- Morgan Stanley opened 195 new positions and closed 247 in Q3 2017.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 0.86% quarter-over-quarter to $334B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2017, filed 14 Nov 2017.