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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
376
iShares US Medical Devices ETF
IHI
$3.14B
| $158M | 0.05% |
4,730,166
-671,112
| -12% | -$23.2M |
|
377
Aflac
AFL
$64.8B
| $157M | 0.05% |
3,439,882
-188,190
| -5% | -$8.37M |
|
378
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
$2.75B
| $157M | 0.05% |
4,210,987
-1,031,715
| -20% | -$37.5M |
|
379
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
HEDJ
$1.84B
| $156M | 0.05% |
5,545,392
-1,371,642
| -20% | -$40.7M |
|
380
IQVIA
IQV
$39.1B
| $156M | 0.05% |
1,346,439
-46,144
| -3% | -$5.59M |
|
|
DFS
381
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $156M | 0.05% |
2,647,317
-1,010,177
| -28% | -$69.7M |
|
382
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF
CWB
$5.58B
| $156M | 0.05% |
3,336,002
-340,531
| -9% | -$17.1M |
|
383
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund
EXG
$2.97B
| $156M | 0.05% |
20,923,393
-454,508
| -2% | -$3.87M |
|
384
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF
VPL
$8.16B
| $154M | 0.05% |
2,543,022
+37,977
| +2% | +$2.46M |
|
385
Paychex
PAYX
$41.4B
| $153M | 0.05% |
2,347,254
+478,771
| +26% | +$32.4M |
|
386
American Airlines Group
AAL
$10.2B
| $152M | 0.05% |
4,734,189
+2,745,756
| +138% | +$95.6M |
|
387
Carlyle Group
CG
$16.3B
| $152M | 0.05% |
9,623,500
+1,491,924
| +18% | +$28.3M |
|
388
Petrobras
PBR
$123B
| $151M | 0.05% |
11,640,661
+5,940,441
| +104% | +$86M |
|
389
iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF
ACWX
$11.5B
| $151M | 0.05% |
3,592,521
+1,777,392
| +98% | +$78.4M |
|
390
General Dynamics
GD
$103B
| $151M | 0.05% |
958,405
+41,417
| +5% | +$7.42M |
|
391
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF
IGV
$12.5B
| $149M | 0.04% |
4,305,930
-3,083,265
| -42% | -$112M |
|
392
Lennar Class A
LEN
$20.2B
| $148M | 0.04% |
3,905,679
+2,505,268
| +179% | +$102M |
|
393
iShares MSCI India ETF
INDA
$6.88B
| $147M | 0.04% |
4,409,463
-639,162
| -13% | -$20.1M |
|
394
iShares International Select Dividend ETF
IDV
$8.46B
| $147M | 0.04% |
5,116,956
-11,312
| -0.2% | -$347K |
|
395
Starwood Property Trust
STWD
$6.02B
| $146M | 0.04% |
7,432,419
+103,263
| +1% | +$2.23M |
|
396
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$71.5B
| $146M | 0.04% |
1,371,542
+198,472
| +17% | +$21.9M |
|
397
BHP
BHP
$218B
| $146M | 0.04% |
3,386,289
+2,202,922
| +186% | +$92.3M |
|
|
CERN
398
DELISTED
Cerner Corp
CERN
| $146M | 0.04% |
2,781,405
-420,285
| -13% | -$24.4M |
|
399
Essex Property Trust
ESS
$18.1B
| $146M | 0.04% |
594,097
+1,587
| +0.3% | +$400K |
|
400
State Street DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF
TOTL
$4.1B
| $146M | 0.04% |
3,072,856
-2,058,265
| -40% | -$96.7M |
|
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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 209 positions and reducing 3,412 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 209 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.