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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DPLO
3951
DELISTED
DIPLOMAT PHARMACY, INC.
DPLO
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
105,034
+1,918
| +2% | +$32.3K |
|
|
BRG
3952
DELISTED
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc.
BRG
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
156,047
+86,415
| +124% | +$798K |
|
|
BPT
3953
DELISTED
BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust
BPT
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
64,945
-90,026
| -58% | -$2.59M |
|
3954
Scorpio Tankers
STNG
$3.77B
| $1.4M | ﹤0.01% |
79,693
+21,600
| +37% | +$402K |
|
3955
Riverview Bancorp
RVSB
$109M
| $1.4M | ﹤0.01% |
192,245
-24,254
| -11% | -$195K |
|
3956
BGSF Inc
BGSF
$58.9M
| $1.4M | ﹤0.01% |
67,602
+17,963
| +36% | +$428K |
|
|
DHXM
3957
DELISTED
DHX Media Ltd. Common Voting and Variable Voting Shares
DHXM
| $1.39M | ﹤0.01% |
831,755
+386,877
| +87% | +$766K |
|
|
DX
3958
Dynex Capital
DX
$3.23B
| $1.39M | ﹤0.01% |
80,777
+2,158
| +3% | +$38.6K |
|
|
URG
3959
Ur-Energy
URG
$552M
| $1.39M | ﹤0.01% |
2,131,778
-23,893
| -1% | -$16.8K |
|
|
CRAY
3960
DELISTED
Cray, Inc.
CRAY
| $1.39M | ﹤0.01% |
64,207
-3,403
| -5% | -$76.9K |
|
3961
West Bancorporation
WTBA
$482M
| $1.38M | ﹤0.01% |
72,251
+10,680
| +17% | +$226K |
|
3962
The Bancorp
TBBK
$2.93B
| $1.38M | ﹤0.01% |
172,939
+75,618
| +78% | +$709K |
|
|
CAF
3963
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund
CAF
$327M
| $1.37M | ﹤0.01% |
74,930
-9,406
| -11% | -$182K |
|
3964
iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF
DVYA
$72.2M
| $1.36M | ﹤0.01% |
33,785
+1,622
| +5% | +$68.2K |
|
|
ARE.PRD
3965
DELISTED
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc 7.00% Series D Preferred Stock
ARE.PRD
| $1.36M | ﹤0.01% |
40,769
-860
| -2% | -$29.3K |
|
3966
Arrow Financial
AROW
$657M
| $1.36M | ﹤0.01% |
49,136
-5,003
| -9% | -$149K |
|
|
LMRK
3967
DELISTED
Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP Common Units
LMRK
| $1.36M | ﹤0.01% |
117,736
+48,878
| +71% | +$656K |
|
3968
Alpha Pro Tech
APT
$53.4M
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
365,258
+211,834
| +138% | +$754K |
|
3969
Floor & Decor
FND
$6.61B
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
52,279
-360,691
| -87% | -$10.5M |
|
|
ZAGG
3970
DELISTED
ZAGG Inc Common Stock (Delaware)
ZAGG
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
138,423
+6,669
| +5% | +$75.2K |
|
|
CSR
3971
Centerspace
CSR
$949M
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
27,571
-9,115
| -25% | -$487K |
|
3972
WhiteHorse Finance
WHF
$144M
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
105,858
+2,867
| +3% | +$38K |
|
|
IPFF
3973
DELISTED
iShares International Preferred Stock ETF
IPFF
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
89,130
+32,088
| +56% | +$524K |
|
|
CIO
3974
DELISTED
City Office REIT
CIO
| $1.34M | ﹤0.01% |
131,234
-84,060
| -39% | -$941K |
|
3975
Boston Omaha
BOC
$434M
| $1.34M | ﹤0.01% |
57,448
+7,423
| +15% | +$193K |
|
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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.