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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3576
MiMedx Group
MDXG
$633M
| $3.12M | ﹤0.01% |
504,909
+184,516
| +58% | +$834K |
|
3577
Washington Trust Bancorp
WASH
$741M
| $3.12M | ﹤0.01% |
56,363
-12,373
| -18% | -$727K |
|
3578
LPL Financial
LPLA
$28.6B
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
48,273
-47,725
| -50% | -$3.16M |
|
3579
Federal Agricultural Mortgage
AGM
$2.56B
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
43,119
+3,932
| +10% | +$334K |
|
3580
FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index Fund
TLTE
$347M
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
59,955
-30,174
| -33% | -$1.6M |
|
|
ZNGA
3581
DELISTED
ZYNGA INC. CL A COMMON
ZNGA
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
774,580
-1,232,735
| -61% | -$4.96M |
|
|
OCLR
3582
DELISTED
Oclaro Inc.
OCLR
| $3.1M | ﹤0.01% |
347,425
-545,625
| -61% | -$4.94M |
|
3583
OneSpan
OSPN
$618M
| $3.1M | ﹤0.01% |
162,632
+36,516
| +29% | +$683K |
|
|
NCOM
3584
DELISTED
National Commerce Corporation
NCOM
| $3.1M | ﹤0.01% |
75,008
+42,864
| +133% | +$1.93M |
|
3585
American Vanguard Corp
AVD
$68.9M
| $3.09M | ﹤0.01% |
171,880
+22,557
| +15% | +$469K |
|
3586
Clearwater Paper
CLW
$376M
| $3.09M | ﹤0.01% |
104,012
-8,964
| -8% | -$241K |
|
|
AMID
3587
DELISTED
American Midstream Partners, LP
AMID
| $3.08M | ﹤0.01% |
485,712
-47,923
| -9% | -$356K |
|
3588
iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF
IYLD
$126M
| $3.08M | ﹤0.01% |
124,656
-5,991
| -5% | -$148K |
|
|
NXQ
3589
DELISTED
NUVEEN ELECT TAX-FREE INC 2
NXQ
| $3.08M | ﹤0.01% |
230,224
+25,560
| +12% | +$346K |
|
|
DNI
3590
DELISTED
Dividend and Income Fund
DNI
| $3.08M | ﹤0.01% |
257,809
+480
| +0.2% | +$5.89K |
|
3591
Talos Energy
TALO
$2.4B
| $3.06M | ﹤0.01% |
93,224
+14,240
| +18% | +$480K |
|
|
PHD
3592
DELISTED
Pioneer Floating Rate Fund
PHD
| $3.06M | ﹤0.01% |
277,105
-23,774
| -8% | -$263K |
|
|
LAND
3593
Gladstone Land Corp
LAND
$360M
| $3.05M | ﹤0.01% |
247,517
+9,358
| +4% | +$118K |
|
3594
Kelly Services Class A
KELYA
$528M
| $3.05M | ﹤0.01% |
127,059
-39,185
| -24% | -$950K |
|
|
FSCT
3595
DELISTED
ForeScout Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
FSCT
| $3.05M | ﹤0.01% |
80,663
-205,440
| -72% | -$7.45M |
|
3596
State Street SPDR US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF
SMLV
$261M
| $3.03M | ﹤0.01% |
31,300
+11,018
| +54% | +$1.08M |
|
3597
Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust
FXC
$73.6M
| $3.03M | ﹤0.01% |
39,730
+11,304
| +40% | +$853K |
|
3598
Cerus
CERS
$474M
| $3.03M | ﹤0.01% |
420,059
-13,708
| -3% | -$99.6K |
|
3599
Global X Internet of Things ETF
SNSR
$223M
| $3.03M | ﹤0.01% |
149,190
+60
| +0% | +$1.22K |
|
|
AZUL
3600
DELISTED
Azul
AZUL
| $3.03M | ﹤0.01% |
170,081
+68,790
| +68% | +$1.22M |
|
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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.