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 |
Cencora
COR
|
+$816M |
| 2 |
SNDK
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
|
+$313M |
| 3 |
SHPG
Shire pic
SHPG
|
+$312M |
| 4 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$284M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$272M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.05B |
| 2 |
GMCR
KEURIG GREEN MTN INC
GMCR
|
+$766M |
| 3 |
BRCM
BROADCOM CORP CL-A
BRCM
|
+$541M |
| 4 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$491M |
| 5 |
CB
CHUBB CORPORATION
CB
|
+$488M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 9.06% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.06% |
| 3 | Financials | 8.68% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 7.55% |
| 5 | Consumer Staples | 6.71% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
351
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
BIL
$47.1B
| $152M | 0.06% |
1,664,176
+364,260
| +28% | +$33.3M |
|
352
Stryker
SYK
$125B
| $152M | 0.06% |
1,412,231
+55,341
| +4% | +$5.46M |
|
353
Cardinal Health
CAH
$53.9B
| $151M | 0.06% |
1,844,899
+92,055
| +5% | +$7.48M |
|
|
NTT
354
DELISTED
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone
NTT
| $150M | 0.06% |
3,474,866
+1,002,621
| +41% | +$42.4M |
|
355
T-Mobile US
TMUS
$185B
| $150M | 0.06% |
3,916,876
+2,984,599
| +320% | +$113M |
|
356
Edwards Lifesciences
EW
$49.6B
| $150M | 0.06% |
5,087,670
+633,423
| +14% | +$17.5M |
|
|
MNDT
357
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $149M | 0.06% |
8,255,556
+4,176,439
| +102% | +$68M |
|
358
Moody's
MCO
$82.8B
| $148M | 0.06% |
1,534,216
+41,093
| +3% | +$3.69M |
|
359
PayPal
PYPL
$48.9B
| $147M | 0.06% |
3,815,388
-3,168,713
| -45% | -$114M |
|
360
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF
BIV
$28.8B
| $146M | 0.06% |
1,697,083
+352,860
| +26% | +$29.9M |
|
361
Franklin Resources
BEN
$17.6B
| $146M | 0.06% |
3,748,553
-62,691
| -2% | -$2.22M |
|
|
GRUB
362
DELISTED
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
| $146M | 0.06% |
2,911,724
+136,925
| +5% | +$6.05M |
|
363
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF
VOT
$19.2B
| $146M | 0.06% |
1,458,411
-145,958
| -9% | -$13.6M |
|
364
Starwood Property Trust
STWD
$5.92B
| $146M | 0.06% |
7,718,053
-3,307,703
| -30% | -$61.3M |
|
|
AM
365
DELISTED
ANTERO MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP
AM
| $146M | 0.06% |
6,595,361
+1,254,089
| +23% | +$26.7M |
|
366
First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund
FXH
$1.04B
| $145M | 0.06% |
2,597,789
-3,790,911
| -59% | -$205M |
|
367
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHV
$20.8B
| $144M | 0.06% |
1,304,173
+460,661
| +55% | +$50.8M |
|
368
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF
VBK
$23.1B
| $143M | 0.06% |
1,203,018
-228,533
| -16% | -$25.4M |
|
369
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF
IGV
$12.7B
| $143M | 0.06% |
7,093,280
+4,581,665
| +182% | +$86.7M |
|
370
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$57.8B
| $143M | 0.05% |
1,759,062
-119,853
| -6% | -$8.94M |
|
371
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
JNK
$7.07B
| $142M | 0.05% |
1,380,597
-145,942
| -10% | -$14.6M |
|
372
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF
HEFA
$7.5B
| $142M | 0.05% |
5,938,790
+137,317
| +2% | +$3.24M |
|
373
Texas Instruments
TXN
$252B
| $142M | 0.05% |
2,465,338
-420,348
| -15% | -$22.3M |
|
374
Invesco Senior Loan ETF
BKLN
$6.97B
| $141M | 0.05% |
6,195,245
-490,056
| -7% | -$10.9M |
|
375
General Dynamics
GD
$104B
| $141M | 0.05% |
1,070,135
+168,098
| +19% | +$22.3M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Morgan Stanley held 7,092 positions worth $260B, down 5.9% from $276B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $14.6B in Q1 2016, closing 197 positions and reducing 3,623 holdings. Its most notable exit was KEURIG GREEN MTN INC, an estimated $766M 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 Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Welbilt, Inc. worth $69.6M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2016 buy was Welbilt, Inc.: 4,720,236 shares worth $69.6M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Cencora in Q1 2016, an estimated $816M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $2.05B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited KEURIG GREEN MTN INC in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $766M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $260B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Morgan Stanley opened 107 new positions and closed 197 in Q1 2016.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 5.9% quarter-over-quarter to $260B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 12 May 2016.