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 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$801M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$760M |
| 3 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$493M |
| 4 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$413M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$409M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.31B |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$1.04B |
| 3 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$677M |
| 4 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$625M |
| 5 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$553M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 11.97% |
| 2 | Financials | 9.43% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.46% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 8.12% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.6% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
376
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
$18.4B
| $173M | 0.05% |
3,248,092
+1,334
| +0% | +$70.9K |
|
377
Aflac
AFL
$65.1B
| $171M | 0.05% |
3,982,739
-651,973
| -14% | -$29.3M |
|
378
Nucor
NUE
$58.7B
| $171M | 0.05% |
2,732,614
-172,562
| -6% | -$11M |
|
379
International Paper
IP
$21.9B
| $170M | 0.05% |
3,439,991
-586,645
| -15% | -$30M |
|
380
Essex Property Trust
ESS
$18.3B
| $169M | 0.05% |
708,137
-2,675
| -0.4% | -$637K |
|
381
RPM International
RPM
$13.7B
| $169M | 0.05% |
2,894,995
+2,138,430
| +283% | +$107M |
|
382
Ferrari
RACE
$69.3B
| $169M | 0.05% |
1,249,621
-69,224
| -5% | -$9.1M |
|
383
iShares International Select Dividend ETF
IDV
$8.44B
| $169M | 0.05% |
5,263,160
-204,299
| -4% | -$6.83M |
|
384
Brixmor Property Group
BRX
$9.67B
| $168M | 0.05% |
9,642,299
+360,074
| +4% | +$5.6M |
|
385
General Dynamics
GD
$104B
| $168M | 0.05% |
901,242
-156,200
| -15% | -$32M |
|
386
Deere & Co
DE
$160B
| $168M | 0.05% |
1,200,815
-31,848
| -3% | -$4.69M |
|
387
Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Growth ETF
MGK
$32.4B
| $167M | 0.05% |
7,016,995
-106,110
| -1% | -$2.48M |
|
388
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEF
$47B
| $166M | 0.05% |
1,623,418
-1,768,790
| -52% | -$180M |
|
389
ZTO Express
ZTO
$18.3B
| $166M | 0.04% |
8,309,211
-1,666,449
| -17% | -$30M |
|
390
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$45.1B
| $166M | 0.04% |
1,522,922
-49,358
| -3% | -$5.36M |
|
391
Oneok
OKE
$56.7B
| $165M | 0.04% |
2,367,453
+1,280
| +0.1% | +$82.4K |
|
392
First Trust Senior Loan Fund ETF
FTSL
$2.32B
| $163M | 0.04% |
3,420,859
+268,227
| +9% | +$12.9M |
|
393
Darden Restaurants
DRI
$23.5B
| $163M | 0.04% |
1,520,183
+763,239
| +101% | +$69.9M |
|
|
JOYY
394
JOYY Inc
JOYY
$3.7B
| $162M | 0.04% |
1,613,019
-261,125
| -14% | -$27.2M |
|
|
AET
395
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $162M | 0.04% |
880,184
-28,912
| -3% | -$5.15M |
|
396
Vanguard Extended Market ETF
VXF
$30.3B
| $161M | 0.04% |
1,370,136
+37,621
| +3% | +$4.36M |
|
|
HDV
397
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
HDV
$14.5B
| $161M | 0.04% |
9,484,515
-108,940
| -1% | -$1.85M |
|
398
Southwest Airlines
LUV
$22.1B
| $161M | 0.04% |
3,167,424
+868,643
| +38% | +$45.7M |
|
399
Consolidated Edison
ED
$40.3B
| $161M | 0.04% |
2,065,038
-360,728
| -15% | -$27.6M |
|
400
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Large Cap Equity ETF
GSLC
$15B
| $161M | 0.04% |
2,933,026
+88,133
| +3% | +$4.81M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,037 positions worth $370B, up 2.7% from $360B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q2 2018 filing shows 265 new, 3,126 increased, 2,855 reduced and 201 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Spotify: 1,699,857 shares worth $286M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.31B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 12% of assets, up from 11% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q2 2018 buy was Spotify: 1,699,857 shares worth $286M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Wells Fargo in Q2 2018, an estimated $801M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.31B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Time Warner Inc in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $412M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $370B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 265 new positions and closed 201 in Q2 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 2.7% quarter-over-quarter to $370B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 14 Aug 2018.