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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.81B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$834M |
| 3 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific
TMO
|
+$709M |
| 4 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$686M |
| 5 |
Coca-Cola
KO
|
+$451M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$1.57B |
| 2 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$698M |
| 3 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$691M |
| 4 |
WP
Worldpay, Inc.
WP
|
+$563M |
| 5 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$540M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 13.6% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.44% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.02% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 7.68% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.42% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
General Mills
GIS
$20.2B
| $244M | 0.06% |
4,428,481
+60,158
| +1% | +$3.24M |
|
302
Sanofi
SNY
$107B
| $242M | 0.06% |
5,231,067
+2,085,632
| +66% | +$89.9M |
|
303
First Trust Capital Strength ETF
FTCS
$8.05B
| $240M | 0.06% |
4,235,316
+1,137,395
| +37% | +$64.7M |
|
304
United Parcel Service
UPS
$88.9B
| $239M | 0.06% |
1,991,398
-101,853
| -5% | -$11.6M |
|
305
Elanco Animal Health
ELAN
$13.2B
| $236M | 0.06% |
8,873,093
-4,146,731
| -32% | -$124M |
|
306
GE Aerospace
GE
$364B
| $236M | 0.06% |
5,294,121
-104,445
| -2% | -$4.91M |
|
307
Corning
GLW
$107B
| $235M | 0.06% |
8,234,269
+208,420
| +3% | +$6.24M |
|
308
TotalEnergies
TTE
$193B
| $233M | 0.06% |
4,488,668
+933,172
| +26% | +$48.4M |
|
|
XLNX
309
DELISTED
Xilinx Inc
XLNX
| $233M | 0.06% |
2,426,686
+384,371
| +19% | +$42.1M |
|
310
iShares Russell 1000 ETF
IWB
$47.1B
| $233M | 0.06% |
1,413,236
+185,437
| +15% | +$30.4M |
|
311
iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF
ITA
$14B
| $231M | 0.06% |
2,058,482
+16,110
| +0.8% | +$1.76M |
|
312
Tesla
TSLA
$1.18T
| $231M | 0.06% |
14,397,405
-12,557,715
| -47% | -$197M |
|
313
Public Storage
PSA
$61.5B
| $228M | 0.06% |
929,931
+33,455
| +4% | +$8.4M |
|
314
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$45.2B
| $227M | 0.06% |
1,987,058
+101,964
| +5% | +$11.6M |
|
315
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF
IWR
$55.9B
| $226M | 0.06% |
4,048,172
+8,719
| +0.2% | +$487K |
|
316
Macerich
MAC
$7.4B
| $226M | 0.06% |
7,161,038
-860,622
| -11% | -$27.1M |
|
317
Berkshire Hathaway Class A
BRK.A
$1.1T
| $226M | 0.06% |
725
+4
| +0.6% | +$1.24M |
|
318
iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF
IUSB
$42.9B
| $225M | 0.06% |
4,290,793
+1,062
| +0% | +$55.3K |
|
|
HDV
319
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
HDV
$14.7B
| $225M | 0.06% |
11,940,785
+612,195
| +5% | +$11.5M |
|
320
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF
VBK
$22.7B
| $224M | 0.06% |
1,227,881
-62,074
| -5% | -$11.6M |
|
321
Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF
PTLC
$3.19B
| $222M | 0.06% |
7,156,910
+286,764
| +4% | +$8.84M |
|
|
BNY
322
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY
$103B
| $220M | 0.06% |
4,876,280
-1,953,157
| -29% | -$87M |
|
323
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$56.7B
| $219M | 0.06% |
3,794,394
-157,328
| -4% | -$9.32M |
|
324
State Street DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF
TOTL
$4.1B
| $218M | 0.06% |
4,419,369
+214,632
| +5% | +$10.5M |
|
325
Invesco Ultra Short Duration ETF
GSY
$3.86B
| $217M | 0.06% |
4,300,375
+80,372
| +2% | +$4.05M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2019, Morgan Stanley held 6,992 positions worth $378B, up 0.54% from $376B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q3 2019: portfolio turnover was 4.7%. Morgan Stanley opened 160 new positions and exited 167, leaving the 6,992-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 14% of assets, down from 14% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2019 buy was Gaotu Techedu: 6,761,203 shares worth $104M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q3 2019, an estimated $1.81B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2019 reduction was Invesco QQQ Trust, cutting an estimated $1.57B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Worldpay, Inc. in Q3 2019, selling an estimated $563M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $378B portfolio in Q3 2019.
- Morgan Stanley opened 160 new positions and closed 167 in Q3 2019.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 0.54% quarter-over-quarter to $378B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2019, filed 14 Nov 2019.