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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
APC
326
DELISTED
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
| $177M | 0.07% |
2,134,148
-590,924
| -22% | -$48.4M |
|
327
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.29B
| $176M | 0.07% |
5,626,009
+850,925
| +18% | +$28.9M |
|
328
TripAdvisor
TRIP
$1.65B
| $175M | 0.06% |
2,108,872
-272,198
| -11% | -$21.4M |
|
329
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF
VBK
$23.2B
| $175M | 0.06% |
1,327,191
+168,992
| +15% | +$21.9M |
|
330
VF Corp
VFC
$5.68B
| $174M | 0.06% |
2,458,914
+116,842
| +5% | +$8.09M |
|
331
Vipshop
VIPS
$7.35B
| $174M | 0.06% |
5,919,795
+4,477,624
| +310% | +$109M |
|
332
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$77.1B
| $174M | 0.06% |
1,082,493
+60,444
| +6% | +$9.66M |
|
333
General Mills
GIS
$19.1B
| $173M | 0.06% |
3,057,320
-128,619
| -4% | -$6.86M |
|
|
MWE
334
DELISTED
MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS, LP
MWE
| $173M | 0.06% |
2,611,538
-1,003,117
| -28% | -$61.6M |
|
335
State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF
XRT
$450M
| $171M | 0.06% |
3,380,186
-943,800
| -22% | -$45.8M |
|
336
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund ETF
EPI
$2.06B
| $170M | 0.06% |
7,436,259
+2,513,422
| +51% | +$58.6M |
|
|
BRSL
337
Brightstar Lottery PLC
BRSL
$1.84B
| $169M | 0.06% |
9,725,511
+2,207,639
| +29% | +$38.4M |
|
338
Southern Company
SO
$109B
| $169M | 0.06% |
3,814,073
+239,455
| +7% | +$11.4M |
|
339
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
VGT
$138B
| $169M | 0.06% |
12,681,520
+177,840
| +1% | +$2.35M |
|
340
Baidu
BIDU
$37.4B
| $168M | 0.06% |
805,405
-33,439
| -4% | -$7.16M |
|
341
Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF
SPLV
$7.13B
| $168M | 0.06% |
4,423,443
-452,557
| -9% | -$17.2M |
|
342
Ryanair
RYAAY
$30.4B
| $166M | 0.06% |
6,076,629
+1,897,445
| +45% | +$50.7M |
|
343
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
EWT
$9.86B
| $166M | 0.06% |
5,276,944
+212,143
| +4% | +$6.62M |
|
344
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF
IWR
$56.1B
| $165M | 0.06% |
3,811,448
+138,120
| +4% | +$5.87M |
|
345
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
SMFG
$165B
| $165M | 0.06% |
21,303,597
+5,035,100
| +31% | +$37.6M |
|
|
JAH
346
DELISTED
JARDEN CORPORATION
JAH
| $165M | 0.06% |
3,115,303
+53,919
| +2% | +$2.72M |
|
347
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF
VOE
$23.8B
| $165M | 0.06% |
1,791,191
+160,194
| +10% | +$14.5M |
|
|
LO
348
DELISTED
LORILLARD INC COM STK
LO
| $162M | 0.06% |
2,483,805
-2,482,542
| -50% | -$165M |
|
349
First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund
FEX
$1.58B
| $162M | 0.06% |
3,472,439
+149,532
| +5% | +$6.89M |
|
350
Sanofi
SNY
$103B
| $162M | 0.06% |
3,271,451
+830,658
| +34% | +$39.7M |
|
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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.