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 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$705M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Zoetis
ZTS
|
+$510M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$404M |
| 5 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
|
+$367M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
STJ
St Jude Medical
STJ
|
+$538M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$397M |
| 3 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$347M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$332M |
| 5 |
LLTC
Linear Technology Corp
LLTC
|
+$331M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 9.69% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.44% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 8.03% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.35% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 6.86% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
326
Dollar Tree
DLTR
$24.6B
| $194M | 0.06% |
2,476,772
-1,263,140
| -34% | -$97.1M |
|
327
Terex
TEX
$7.26B
| $194M | 0.06% |
6,167,844
-1,879,630
| -23% | -$59M |
|
328
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF
HYLS
$1.6B
| $193M | 0.06% |
3,958,212
+159,475
| +4% | +$7.77M |
|
329
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$91.3B
| $192M | 0.06% |
3,804,593
-1,322,622
| -26% | -$65.8M |
|
330
Hewlett Packard
HPE
$63.2B
| $192M | 0.06% |
13,917,370
+3,129,800
| +29% | +$42.1M |
|
331
Micron Technology
MU
$941B
| $190M | 0.06% |
6,577,677
-135,820
| -2% | -$3.32M |
|
332
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF
VBK
$23.1B
| $190M | 0.06% |
1,350,432
+111,137
| +9% | +$15.4M |
|
|
RDS.A
333
DELISTED
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class A
RDS.A
| $189M | 0.06% |
3,590,768
+638,227
| +22% | +$34.2M |
|
|
SCHW
334
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$183B
| $189M | 0.06% |
4,627,752
+168,505
| +4% | +$6.96M |
|
335
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
$18.4B
| $188M | 0.06% |
3,442,698
+440,522
| +15% | +$23.9M |
|
336
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$45.1B
| $187M | 0.06% |
1,720,433
+164,931
| +11% | +$17.9M |
|
337
Kohl's
KSS
$2.22B
| $187M | 0.06% |
4,703,551
+1,461,596
| +45% | +$59.7M |
|
338
Ross Stores
ROST
$81B
| $186M | 0.06% |
2,828,628
+370,309
| +15% | +$24.7M |
|
339
Aflac
AFL
$65.1B
| $185M | 0.06% |
5,122,462
-309,396
| -6% | -$11M |
|
340
Vanguard Financials ETF
VFH
$13.5B
| $184M | 0.06% |
3,049,354
+189,127
| +7% | +$11.5M |
|
341
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$75.5B
| $184M | 0.06% |
1,640,445
+424,527
| +35% | +$49.6M |
|
342
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$82.3B
| $183M | 0.06% |
1,383,436
-413,418
| -23% | -$53.5M |
|
|
PRXL
343
DELISTED
Parexel International Corp
PRXL
| $183M | 0.06% |
2,903,778
-382,617
| -12% | -$25.3M |
|
344
Capital One
COF
$128B
| $183M | 0.06% |
2,110,547
-1,262,804
| -37% | -$113M |
|
345
CME Group
CME
$96.5B
| $183M | 0.06% |
1,536,648
+656,791
| +75% | +$79M |
|
346
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Index Fund
QTEC
$4.54B
| $180M | 0.06% |
2,996,522
-33,452
| -1% | -$1.93M |
|
347
Applied Materials
AMAT
$410B
| $179M | 0.06% |
4,599,292
+1,297,252
| +39% | +$46.6M |
|
348
American Electric Power
AEP
$70B
| $178M | 0.05% |
2,658,422
+66,502
| +3% | +$4.31M |
|
349
First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund
FTA
$1.39B
| $178M | 0.05% |
3,619,225
-258,825
| -7% | -$12.6M |
|
350
Berkshire Hathaway Class A
BRK.A
$1.1T
| $178M | 0.05% |
713
-2
| -0.3% | -$502K |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2017, Morgan Stanley held 6,814 positions worth $325B, up 6.5% from $306B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 12% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q1 2017 filing shows 216 new, 2,666 increased, 3,277 reduced and 152 closed positions. Its largest new stake was First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF: 6,658,594 shares worth $173M. The largest sale was St Jude Medical, an estimated $538M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 9.7% of assets, down from 9.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2017 buy was First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF: 6,658,594 shares worth $173M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to KKR & Co in Q1 2017, an estimated $705M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2017 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $397M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited St Jude Medical in Q1 2017, selling an estimated $538M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 12% of its $325B portfolio in Q1 2017.
- Morgan Stanley opened 216 new positions and closed 152 in Q1 2017.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 6.5% quarter-over-quarter to $325B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2017, filed 12 May 2017.