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 |
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
HEDJ
|
+$677M |
| 2 |
GMCR
KEURIG GREEN MTN INC
GMCR
|
+$609M |
| 3 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$334M |
| 4 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$324M |
| 5 |
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
|
+$298M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.37B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$763M |
| 3 |
COV
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
|
+$631M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$568M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$540M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 9.14% |
| 2 | Financials | 8.58% |
| 3 | Technology | 8.55% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.66% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
351
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
VYM
$81B
| $160M | 0.06% |
2,348,053
+173,694
| +8% | +$11.9M |
|
352
VanEck Oil Services ETF
OIH
$2.05B
| $160M | 0.06% |
236,775
+98,821
| +72% | +$67.5M |
|
353
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
$12.6B
| $159M | 0.06% |
5,802,744
+222,020
| +4% | +$6.08M |
|
354
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active Exchange-Traded Fund
MINT
$16.9B
| $159M | 0.06% |
1,576,138
-22,363
| -1% | -$2.26M |
|
355
BCE
BCE
$20.1B
| $159M | 0.06% |
3,762,068
+456,067
| +14% | +$20.3M |
|
356
International Paper
IP
$21.9B
| $159M | 0.06% |
3,027,168
-786,017
| -21% | -$40.8M |
|
357
AerCap
AER
$23.8B
| $158M | 0.06% |
3,628,686
+328,999
| +10% | +$13.9M |
|
358
Mercado Libre
MELI
$95.1B
| $158M | 0.06% |
1,286,437
+492,167
| +62% | +$62.2M |
|
359
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF
RWO
$1.31B
| $157M | 0.06% |
3,161,065
+1,651,013
| +109% | +$82.5M |
|
360
Lazard
LAZ
$4.1B
| $156M | 0.06% |
2,964,461
-803,873
| -21% | -$39.6M |
|
361
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
EWY
$22.1B
| $156M | 0.06% |
2,720,864
+694,712
| +34% | +$39.2M |
|
362
HCA Healthcare
HCA
$87B
| $155M | 0.06% |
2,054,507
-318,187
| -13% | -$22.9M |
|
363
Halliburton
HAL
$26.9B
| $154M | 0.06% |
3,518,685
-860,531
| -20% | -$35.9M |
|
364
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
$18.4B
| $154M | 0.06% |
2,787,578
-490,748
| -15% | -$27.1M |
|
365
Telus
TU
$14.8B
| $154M | 0.06% |
9,247,354
+240,786
| +3% | +$4.16M |
|
|
ETP
366
DELISTED
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
ETP
| $154M | 0.06% |
3,715,188
+2,413,304
| +185% | +$102M |
|
367
Exelon
EXC
$47.1B
| $153M | 0.06% |
6,390,655
-483,073
| -7% | -$12M |
|
368
Rio Tinto
RIO
$158B
| $152M | 0.06% |
3,670,456
+224,992
| +7% | +$10.2M |
|
369
iShares International Select Dividend ETF
IDV
$8.44B
| $151M | 0.06% |
4,491,715
+610,167
| +16% | +$21M |
|
370
Douglas Emmett
DEI
$1.98B
| $151M | 0.06% |
5,054,198
+2,144,231
| +74% | +$62.3M |
|
|
RDS.A
371
DELISTED
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class A
RDS.A
| $150M | 0.06% |
2,511,404
+181,730
| +8% | +$11.5M |
|
372
TAL Education Group
TAL
$6.91B
| $147M | 0.05% |
26,594,898
-836,106
| -3% | -$4.25M |
|
373
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF
SJNK
$4.89B
| $147M | 0.05% |
5,042,811
+522,108
| +12% | +$15.2M |
|
374
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ALNY
$27.1B
| $146M | 0.05% |
1,399,525
+24,119
| +2% | +$2.44M |
|
375
Cardinal Health
CAH
$53.9B
| $145M | 0.05% |
1,610,512
-402,456
| -20% | -$34.6M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Morgan Stanley held 7,007 positions worth $272B, down 0.71% from $273B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $8.15B in Q1 2015, closing 169 positions and reducing 3,106 holdings. Its most notable exit was COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND), an estimated $631M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 9.1% of assets, down from 9.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Urban Edge Properties worth $85M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2015 buy was Urban Edge Properties: 3,586,559 shares worth $85M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund in Q1 2015, an estimated $677M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $2.37B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND) in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $631M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $272B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Morgan Stanley opened 124 new positions and closed 169 in Q1 2015.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 0.71% quarter-over-quarter to $272B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 14 May 2015.