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 |
PPLI
People Inc
PPLI
|
+$558M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$550M |
| 3 |
GRUB
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
|
+$519M |
| 4 |
XYZ
Block Inc
XYZ
|
+$436M |
| 5 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$412M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.23B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.06B |
| 3 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$1.05B |
| 4 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$734M |
| 5 |
Union Pacific
UNP
|
+$571M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.53% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.36% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.14% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.65% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.4% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
326
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF
IWR
$56.1B
| $195M | 0.06% |
4,189,032
-95,580
| -2% | -$4.82M |
|
327
First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund
FBT
$2.87B
| $193M | 0.06% |
1,554,537
+6,793
| +0.4% | +$929K |
|
328
Vanguard Health Care ETF
VHT
$18.3B
| $191M | 0.06% |
1,188,432
+20,659
| +2% | +$3.5M |
|
329
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$81.6B
| $190M | 0.06% |
1,496,781
-900,462
| -38% | -$119M |
|
330
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
GDXJ
$7.15B
| $187M | 0.06% |
6,172,454
-5,334,809
| -46% | -$150M |
|
331
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
PFF
$13.3B
| $186M | 0.06% |
5,447,989
-282,780
| -5% | -$10M |
|
332
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
DGRO
$42.8B
| $184M | 0.06% |
5,557,555
+1,545,241
| +39% | +$54.3M |
|
|
AABA
333
DELISTED
Altaba Inc
AABA
| $184M | 0.06% |
3,177,540
+629,435
| +25% | +$38.8M |
|
334
Ventas
VTR
$47.1B
| $184M | 0.06% |
3,139,347
-1,271,645
| -29% | -$75M |
|
335
AB InBev
BUD
$166B
| $184M | 0.06% |
2,790,767
-1,939,017
| -41% | -$148M |
|
336
First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund
FTA
$1.39B
| $184M | 0.06% |
3,972,297
-20,020
| -0.5% | -$1.02M |
|
|
VMW
337
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $184M | 0.05% |
1,338,752
-244,605
| -15% | -$36.9M |
|
338
TotalEnergies
TTE
$193B
| $182M | 0.05% |
3,487,747
+592,153
| +20% | +$33.9M |
|
339
Invesco Ultra Short Duration ETF
GSY
$3.86B
| $180M | 0.05% |
3,591,535
+886,247
| +33% | +$44.5M |
|
340
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$45.2B
| $180M | 0.05% |
1,646,679
+205,223
| +14% | +$22.1M |
|
341
Vanguard Financials ETF
VFH
$13.5B
| $179M | 0.05% |
3,008,524
-306,388
| -9% | -$19.9M |
|
342
Trane Technologies
TT
$97.3B
| $178M | 0.05% |
1,954,566
-499,235
| -20% | -$49.1M |
|
343
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEI
$18.1B
| $176M | 0.05% |
1,453,344
+156,126
| +12% | +$18.6M |
|
344
Lumen
LUMN
$6.76B
| $176M | 0.05% |
11,619,297
+4,388,769
| +61% | +$83.8M |
|
345
Consolidated Edison
ED
$40.4B
| $176M | 0.05% |
2,301,948
+496,357
| +27% | +$38.8M |
|
346
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19.3B
| $176M | 0.05% |
1,086,811
+371,172
| +52% | +$60.4M |
|
347
Exelon
EXC
$46.6B
| $175M | 0.05% |
5,450,405
-52,654
| -1% | -$1.68M |
|
348
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Large Cap Equity ETF
GSLC
$15B
| $173M | 0.05% |
3,446,442
+333,584
| +11% | +$18.1M |
|
349
eBay
EBAY
$50.4B
| $173M | 0.05% |
6,161,786
+3,141,393
| +104% | +$92.4M |
|
350
Fomento Económico Mexicano
FMX
$43.2B
| $173M | 0.05% |
2,006,407
-300,457
| -13% | -$26.7M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,016 positions worth $334B, down 16% from $400B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $11.7B in Q4 2018, closing 209 positions and reducing 3,412 holdings. Its most notable exit was Praxair Inc, an estimated $398M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, down from 13% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Linde worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 2,188,871 shares worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to People Inc in Q4 2018, an estimated $558M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.23B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Praxair Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $398M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $334B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 146 new positions and closed 209 in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $334B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.