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 |
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
|
+$828M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$788M |
| 3 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$771M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$719M |
| 5 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$571M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.57B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$967M |
| 3 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$455M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$401M |
| 5 |
GGP
GGP Inc.
GGP
|
+$384M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 13.16% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.53% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.25% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.98% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
376
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$64.7B
| $185M | 0.05% |
518,061
+192,292
| +59% | +$66.2M |
|
377
Brixmor Property Group
BRX
$9.68B
| $184M | 0.05% |
10,528,243
+885,944
| +9% | +$15.7M |
|
378
Carlyle Group
CG
$17.6B
| $183M | 0.05% |
8,131,576
+619,635
| +8% | +$14.6M |
|
379
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Large Cap Equity ETF
GSLC
$15.2B
| $183M | 0.05% |
3,112,858
+179,832
| +6% | +$10.4M |
|
380
Invesco Large Cap Value ETF
PWV
$1.71B
| $182M | 0.05% |
4,871,681
-159,380
| -3% | -$5.93M |
|
381
Edwards Lifesciences
EW
$51.1B
| $182M | 0.05% |
3,132,327
-856,047
| -21% | -$41.9M |
|
382
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Index Fund
QTEC
$4.63B
| $182M | 0.05% |
2,289,768
-34,157
| -1% | -$2.72M |
|
383
IQVIA
IQV
$38.4B
| $181M | 0.05% |
1,392,583
+177,638
| +15% | +$21.3M |
|
384
Regency Centers
REG
$14.7B
| $180M | 0.05% |
2,783,960
-423,993
| -13% | -$27M |
|
385
TE Connectivity
TEL
$59.4B
| $179M | 0.04% |
2,038,145
+290,638
| +17% | +$26.7M |
|
|
PXD
386
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $179M | 0.04% |
1,026,609
+65,096
| +7% | +$11.6M |
|
387
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF
VPL
$8.13B
| $178M | 0.04% |
2,505,045
-26,707
| -1% | -$1.86M |
|
388
XPO
XPO
$23.1B
| $178M | 0.04% |
4,502,305
+1,502,232
| +50% | +$54.6M |
|
389
State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ
$4.46B
| $176M | 0.04% |
4,611,579
+664,223
| +17% | +$25.7M |
|
390
Zillow
ZG
$8.19B
| $175M | 0.04% |
3,965,989
+2,201,039
| +125% | +$115M |
|
391
Labcorp
LH
$24.9B
| $175M | 0.04% |
1,171,793
+276,937
| +31% | +$42.1M |
|
392
First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund
FEP
$526M
| $175M | 0.04% |
4,570,757
-42,837
| -0.9% | -$1.66M |
|
393
International Paper
IP
$21.9B
| $174M | 0.04% |
3,740,768
+300,777
| +9% | +$14.9M |
|
394
Travelers Companies
TRV
$78B
| $174M | 0.04% |
1,338,208
-78,778
| -6% | -$10.2M |
|
|
AABA
395
DELISTED
Altaba Inc
AABA
| $174M | 0.04% |
2,548,105
+518,394
| +26% | +$36.5M |
|
|
MMP
396
DELISTED
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
MMP
| $173M | 0.04% |
2,555,230
-171,263
| -6% | -$11.9M |
|
397
Exelon
EXC
$47B
| $171M | 0.04% |
5,503,059
+1,289,083
| +31% | +$39.7M |
|
398
iShares Semiconductor ETF
SOXX
$45.5B
| $171M | 0.04% |
2,775,750
+1,020,684
| +58% | +$63M |
|
|
MRSH
399
Marsh
MRSH
$92B
| $171M | 0.04% |
2,069,115
+320,959
| +18% | +$27.2M |
|
400
Lam Research
LRCX
$369B
| $171M | 0.04% |
11,278,010
-4,023,190
| -26% | -$68.7M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,051 positions worth $400B, up 7.9% from $370B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 filing shows 207 new, 2,867 increased, 3,206 reduced and 165 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.57B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2018 buy was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Intuitive Surgical in Q3 2018, an estimated $828M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.57B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited GGP Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $384M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $400B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 207 new positions and closed 165 in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 7.9% quarter-over-quarter to $400B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.