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 |
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
|
+$828M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$788M |
| 3 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$771M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$719M |
| 5 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$571M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.57B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$967M |
| 3 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$455M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$401M |
| 5 |
GGP
GGP Inc.
GGP
|
+$384M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 13.16% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.53% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.25% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.98% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
Novartis
NVS
$292B
| $253M | 0.06% |
3,279,483
+38,721
| +1% | +$2.86M |
|
302
Tyler Technologies
TYL
$12.5B
| $253M | 0.06% |
1,032,052
+91,535
| +10% | +$21.8M |
|
303
Cummins
CMI
$89.5B
| $252M | 0.06% |
1,727,365
+86,791
| +5% | +$12.2M |
|
304
Southern Company
SO
$107B
| $252M | 0.06% |
5,781,699
+852,234
| +17% | +$39.3M |
|
305
Welltower
WELL
$168B
| $251M | 0.06% |
3,909,305
-435,417
| -10% | -$28.1M |
|
306
Trane Technologies
TT
$101B
| $251M | 0.06% |
2,453,801
-327,680
| -12% | -$32M |
|
307
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF
VOT
$19.6B
| $251M | 0.06% |
1,760,601
-33,108
| -2% | -$4.64M |
|
|
ETP
308
DELISTED
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
ETP
| $250M | 0.06% |
11,221,357
+1,525,429
| +16% | +$33.1M |
|
309
Bunge Global
BG
$20.2B
| $249M | 0.06% |
3,620,854
+3,117,218
| +619% | +$206M |
|
|
VMW
310
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $247M | 0.06% |
1,583,357
-240,086
| -13% | -$36.7M |
|
311
Rollins
ROL
$18.4B
| $246M | 0.06% |
9,118,370
-566,508
| -6% | -$14.6M |
|
312
First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund
FBT
$2.71B
| $245M | 0.06% |
1,547,744
+574,869
| +59% | +$87M |
|
313
General Mills
GIS
$19.2B
| $244M | 0.06% |
5,688,684
+354,443
| +7% | +$16M |
|
314
Thomson Reuters
TRI
$44.4B
| $243M | 0.06% |
4,583,005
+3,890,965
| +562% | +$195M |
|
|
ANDV
315
DELISTED
Andeavor
ANDV
| $243M | 0.06% |
1,581,612
+910,482
| +136% | +$134M |
|
316
State Street DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF
TOTL
$4.01B
| $242M | 0.06% |
5,131,121
-207,677
| -4% | -$9.85M |
|
317
Public Storage
PSA
$60.9B
| $241M | 0.06% |
1,196,788
-192,048
| -14% | -$41.4M |
|
318
Vodafone
VOD
$35.9B
| $240M | 0.06% |
11,066,595
-787,226
| -7% | -$18.3M |
|
319
ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF
NOBL
$11.8B
| $240M | 0.06% |
7,184,398
-101,250
| -1% | -$3.32M |
|
320
Ventas
VTR
$46.6B
| $240M | 0.06% |
4,410,992
-255,099
| -5% | -$14.8M |
|
321
JD.com
JD
$44.6B
| $239M | 0.06% |
9,170,799
+3,088,098
| +51% | +$101M |
|
322
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF
IWR
$56.3B
| $236M | 0.06% |
4,284,612
-1,604
| -0% | -$87.9K |
|
323
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEF
$47.1B
| $234M | 0.06% |
2,315,841
+692,423
| +43% | +$70.6M |
|
324
SS&C Technologies
SSNC
$18.6B
| $232M | 0.06% |
4,088,152
-140,816
| -3% | -$7.81M |
|
325
iShares MBS ETF
MBB
$38.8B
| $231M | 0.06% |
2,238,905
+166,178
| +8% | +$17.2M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,051 positions worth $400B, up 7.9% from $370B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 filing shows 207 new, 2,867 increased, 3,206 reduced and 165 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.57B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2018 buy was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Intuitive Surgical in Q3 2018, an estimated $828M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.57B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited GGP Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $384M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $400B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 207 new positions and closed 165 in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 7.9% quarter-over-quarter to $400B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.