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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3601
State Street SPDR US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF
SMLV
$261M
| $2.24M | ﹤0.01% |
27,033
-4,267
| -14% | -$384K |
|
3602
Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust
OIA
$292M
| $2.24M | ﹤0.01% |
321,570
-86,138
| -21% | -$623K |
|
|
PMO
3603
Franklin Municipal Opportunities Trust
PMO
$285M
| $2.24M | ﹤0.01% |
199,285
-11,067
| -5% | -$124K |
|
|
UMH
3604
UMH Properties
UMH
$1.36B
| $2.24M | ﹤0.01% |
189,044
+9,473
| +5% | +$128K |
|
3605
WisdomTree Trust WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund
CXSE
$508M
| $2.24M | ﹤0.01% |
73,460
-53,710
| -42% | -$1.74M |
|
3606
VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF
IHY
$43.4M
| $2.23M | ﹤0.01% |
95,511
-1,457
| -2% | -$34.6K |
|
3607
NI Holdings
NODK
$320M
| $2.23M | ﹤0.01% |
142,045
+3,362
| +2% | +$53.5K |
|
3608
Amkor Technology
AMKR
$13.7B
| $2.23M | ﹤0.01% |
339,553
-902,774
| -73% | -$5.95M |
|
|
FLG.PRU
3609
Flagstar Bank National Association Bifurcated Option Note Unit Securities
FLG.PRU
$118M
| $2.23M | ﹤0.01% |
50,169
+1,833
| +4% | +$85.7K |
|
|
MDCO
3610
DELISTED
Medicines Co
MDCO
| $2.23M | ﹤0.01% |
116,220
-60,074
| -34% | -$1.4M |
|
|
APTS
3611
DELISTED
Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc.
APTS
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
157,977
-2,482
| -2% | -$38.8K |
|
|
ATRS
3612
DELISTED
Antares Pharma, Inc.
ATRS
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
816,830
+55,960
| +7% | +$184K |
|
3613
Ameris Bancorp
ABCB
$5.89B
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
70,107
-16,784
| -19% | -$684K |
|
|
MAGN
3614
Magnera Corp
MAGN
$460M
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
17,494
+11,153
| +176% | +$2.14M |
|
3615
United Parks & Resorts
PRKS
$2.12B
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
100,433
-722,645
| -88% | -$19.3M |
|
3616
StoneX
SNEX
$7.94B
| $2.22M | ﹤0.01% |
306,615
-182,149
| -37% | -$1.54M |
|
3617
Sierra Bancorp
BSRR
$525M
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
92,151
-26,783
| -23% | -$719K |
|
|
QUOT
3618
DELISTED
Quotient Technology Inc
QUOT
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
207,170
+48,819
| +31% | +$612K |
|
|
TBRG
3619
DELISTED
TruBridge
TBRG
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
88,152
+7,008
| +9% | +$183K |
|
3620
Expro Ltd
XPRO
$1.91B
| $2.21M | ﹤0.01% |
70,549
+45,275
| +179% | +$1.97M |
|
3621
Mind CTI
MNDO
$20.6M
| $2.2M | ﹤0.01% |
966,201
+81,031
| +9% | +$183K |
|
|
COWN
3622
DELISTED
Cowen Inc. Class A Common Stock
COWN
| $2.2M | ﹤0.01% |
164,701
-20,022
| -11% | -$305K |
|
3623
BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund
MHD
$606M
| $2.2M | ﹤0.01% |
149,121
+61,351
| +70% | +$899K |
|
3624
Forestar Group
FOR
$1.51B
| $2.19M | ﹤0.01% |
158,459
+125,600
| +382% | +$2.1M |
|
3625
Nabors Industries
NBR
$1.21B
| $2.19M | ﹤0.01% |
21,920
-95,617
| -81% | -$21.1M |
|
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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 210 positions and reducing 3,411 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 210 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.