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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$1.74B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.44B |
| 3 |
RAI
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
|
+$884M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$491M |
| 5 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$414M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$7.5B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.87B |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$1.58B |
| 4 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$859M |
| 5 |
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
|
+$502M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 30.41% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.37% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.35% |
| 4 | Technology | 9.04% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.87% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
376
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$12.1B
| $144M | 0.05% |
6,956,789
-6,681,197
| -49% | -$156M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
377
Hudson Pacific Properties
HPP
$650M
| $143M | 0.05% |
724,710
+209,899
| +41% | +$42M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
378
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
$1.82B
| $142M | 0.05% |
9,592,897
-1,369,689
| -12% | -$20.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
379
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$87.5B
| $142M | 0.05% |
1,491,279
-436,647
| -23% | -$40.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
380
HCA Healthcare
HCA
$97.7B
| $142M | 0.05% |
2,100,488
-309,065
| -13% | -$21.6M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
381
Nebius Group N.V.
NBIS
$60.1B
| $142M | 0.05% |
9,008,591
+2,853,543
| +46% | +$42.7M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
382
Franklin Templeton
BEN
$16.3B
| $140M | 0.05% |
3,811,244
+2,878,508
| +309% | +$113M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
AFSI
383
DELISTED
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AFSI
| $140M | 0.05% |
4,536,580
+438,858
| +11% | +$14M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
384
Sysco
SYY
$38.4B
| $138M | 0.05% |
3,374,547
+419,698
| +14% | +$17.2M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
385
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$48.6B
| $138M | 0.05% |
1,248,830
+85,847
| +7% | +$9.42M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
386
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF
VPL
$8.94B
| $138M | 0.05% |
2,426,795
-114,484
| -5% | -$6.56M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
387
State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF
XHB
$1.41B
| $137M | 0.05% |
4,013,160
+443,092
| +12% | +$15.8M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
388
eBay
EBAY
$49.9B
| $136M | 0.05% |
4,931,090
-1,101,113
| -18% | -$30.4M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
389
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$71.4B
| $135M | 0.05% |
1,590,072
-106,426
| -6% | -$9.11M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
GRUB
390
DELISTED
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
| $134M | 0.05% |
2,774,799
+902,177
| +48% | +$47.1M |
2014 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
391
DELISTED
Praxair Inc
PX
| $134M | 0.05% |
1,310,458
+636,033
| +94% | +$69.4M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
392
Aflac
AFL
$57.4B
| $132M | 0.05% |
4,417,788
+423,824
| +11% | +$13.2M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
SFG
393
DELISTED
STANCORP FINL GRP
SFG
| $132M | 0.05% |
1,160,491
+267,472
| +30% | +$30.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
394
Vipshop
VIPS
$6.13B
| $132M | 0.05% |
8,638,722
-1,030,592
| -11% | -$18.1M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
395
Douglas Emmett
DEI
$1.64B
| $132M | 0.05% |
4,230,377
-539,997
| -11% | -$16.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
396
Autohome
ATHM
$2.38B
| $131M | 0.05% |
3,759,041
-471,948
| -11% | -$15.9M |
2013 Q4
8 quarters
|
|
397
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund ETF
EPI
$1.78B
| $130M | 0.05% |
6,547,457
-2,329,546
| -26% | -$46.4M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
398
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEI
$16.9B
| $130M | 0.05% |
1,057,320
-57,400
| -5% | -$7.09M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
AET
399
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $130M | 0.05% |
1,198,641
+146,538
| +14% | +$15.8M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
400
State Street DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF
TOTL
$3.65B
| $130M | 0.05% |
2,665,783
+660,492
| +33% | +$32.4M |
2015 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Morgan Stanley held 7,145 positions worth $276B, up 2.1% from $271B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q4 2015 filing shows 406 new, 2,972 increased, 3,192 reduced and 176 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 47,024,460 shares worth $1.83B. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $7.5B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 30% of assets, down from 33% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 47,024,460 shares worth $1.83B.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Apple in Q4 2015, an estimated $1.44B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $7.5B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited SIGMA - ALDRICH CORP in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $348M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $276B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Morgan Stanley opened 406 new positions and closed 176 in Q4 2015.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 2.1% quarter-over-quarter to $276B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 9 Feb 2016.