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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
326
Globant
GLOB
$1.6B
| $231M | 0.06% |
3,916,084
+289,250
| +8% | +$17M |
|
327
A.O. Smith
AOS
$8.25B
| $231M | 0.06% |
4,323,398
+845,117
| +24% | +$49.6M |
|
328
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$14.8B
| $230M | 0.06% |
1,573,755
+95,116
| +6% | +$13.5M |
|
329
Vanguard Financials ETF
VFH
$13.6B
| $230M | 0.06% |
3,314,912
-72,597
| -2% | -$5.13M |
|
330
Fomento Económico Mexicano
FMX
$42.8B
| $228M | 0.06% |
2,306,864
-116,216
| -5% | -$11.2M |
|
331
Berkshire Hathaway Class A
BRK.A
$1.1T
| $227M | 0.06% |
709
-17
| -2% | -$5.26M |
|
332
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
ACWI
$32.8B
| $224M | 0.06% |
3,016,467
-527,176
| -15% | -$38.6M |
|
333
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF
LMBS
$6.36B
| $221M | 0.06% |
4,335,445
+395,612
| +10% | +$20.2M |
|
334
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
HEDJ
$1.86B
| $219M | 0.05% |
6,917,034
-354,544
| -5% | -$11.4M |
|
335
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCIT
$66B
| $219M | 0.05% |
2,616,417
-510,146
| -16% | -$42.7M |
|
336
Ross Stores
ROST
$81.1B
| $218M | 0.05% |
2,201,584
+898,614
| +69% | +$82.6M |
|
337
First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund
FTA
$1.4B
| $216M | 0.05% |
3,992,317
+254,656
| +7% | +$13.8M |
|
338
Align Technology
ALGN
$12.4B
| $215M | 0.05% |
549,192
-48,478
| -8% | -$17.9M |
|
339
Corning
GLW
$126B
| $215M | 0.05% |
6,084,855
+573,273
| +10% | +$18.6M |
|
|
XYZ
340
Block Inc
XYZ
$48.9B
| $213M | 0.05% |
2,155,014
-663,568
| -24% | -$51.2M |
|
341
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
PFF
$13.3B
| $213M | 0.05% |
5,730,769
-212,004
| -4% | -$7.95M |
|
342
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CP
$79.7B
| $212M | 0.05% |
5,007,510
+1,376,675
| +38% | +$55.1M |
|
343
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
FLOT
$10.3B
| $212M | 0.05% |
4,146,168
+362,000
| +10% | +$18.5M |
|
344
Western Digital
WDC
$182B
| $211M | 0.05% |
4,770,439
+2,044,551
| +75% | +$104M |
|
345
Vanguard Health Care ETF
VHT
$18.1B
| $211M | 0.05% |
1,167,773
+171,012
| +17% | +$29.4M |
|
346
Capital One
COF
$134B
| $211M | 0.05% |
2,218,793
-225,606
| -9% | -$21.9M |
|
347
Oneok
OKE
$55.6B
| $208M | 0.05% |
3,060,954
+693,501
| +29% | +$47.5M |
|
|
SCHW
348
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$184B
| $207M | 0.05% |
4,213,413
-261,055
| -6% | -$13.3M |
|
|
CERN
349
DELISTED
Cerner Corp
CERN
| $206M | 0.05% |
3,201,690
+649,256
| +25% | +$41.3M |
|
350
iShares US Medical Devices ETF
IHI
$3.37B
| $205M | 0.05% |
5,401,278
+1,353,636
| +33% | +$48.1M |
|
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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.