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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CCEC
4126
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
CCEC
$1.35B
| $1.51M | ﹤0.01% |
77,405
-56,587
| -42% | -$1.18M |
|
|
DX
4127
Dynex Capital
DX
$3.21B
| $1.5M | ﹤0.01% |
78,619
-27,315
| -26% | -$526K |
|
4128
E.W. Scripps
SSP
$304M
| $1.5M | ﹤0.01% |
91,228
-37,177
| -29% | -$538K |
|
|
AGD
4129
abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund
AGD
$320M
| $1.5M | ﹤0.01% |
145,210
-5,414
| -4% | -$56.3K |
|
4130
Armstrong World Industries
AWI
$7.84B
| $1.5M | ﹤0.01% |
21,579
-5,785
| -21% | -$399K |
|
4131
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
FAS
$2.44B
| $1.5M | ﹤0.01% |
21,361
-2,256
| -10% | -$161K |
|
|
QIWI
4132
DELISTED
QIWI PLC
QIWI
| $1.5M | ﹤0.01% |
113,938
+28,975
| +34% | +$428K |
|
4133
Boston Omaha
BOC
$436M
| $1.5M | ﹤0.01% |
50,025
+22,699
| +83% | +$537K |
|
4134
Scully Royalty
SRL
$87.1M
| $1.5M | ﹤0.01% |
245,192
-934
| -0.4% | -$5.9K |
|
4135
WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund
DEW
$155M
| $1.49M | ﹤0.01% |
32,066
+286
| +0.9% | +$13.3K |
|
|
EOCC
4136
DELISTED
Enel Generacion Chile S.A.
EOCC
| $1.49M | ﹤0.01% |
71,703
-44,792
| -38% | -$902K |
|
|
EBSB
4137
DELISTED
Meridian Bancorp, Inc.
EBSB
| $1.48M | ﹤0.01% |
86,921
-42,819
| -33% | -$782K |
|
|
EEQ
4138
DELISTED
Enbridge Energy Management Llc
EEQ
| $1.47M | ﹤0.01% |
134,839
-1,653,258
| -92% | -$17.6M |
|
4139
SEACOR Marine Holdings
SMHI
$258M
| $1.47M | ﹤0.01% |
65,042
-8,722
| -12% | -$191K |
|
4140
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
BCRX
$2.4B
| $1.47M | ﹤0.01% |
192,719
-48,610
| -20% | -$326K |
|
|
FOCS
4141
DELISTED
Focus Financial Partners Inc. Class A
FOCS
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
+30,821
| New | +$1.32M |
|
|
FUND
4142
Sprott Focus Trust
FUND
$307M
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
197,919
-21,618
| -10% | -$166K |
|
4143
Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF
XSVM
$668M
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
45,031
+172
| +0.4% | +$5.64K |
|
4144
First Community Bankshares
FCBC
$911M
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
43,065
-12,152
| -22% | -$403K |
|
|
USAK
4145
DELISTED
USA Truck Inc
USAK
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
71,961
+30,267
| +73% | +$661K |
|
|
SGYP
4146
DELISTED
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc Common Stock
SGYP
| $1.45M | ﹤0.01% |
855,522
+78,062
| +10% | +$140K |
|
|
CRAY
4147
DELISTED
Cray, Inc.
CRAY
| $1.45M | ﹤0.01% |
67,610
-84,996
| -56% | -$1.96M |
|
|
BKN
4148
DELISTED
BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust
BKN
| $1.45M | ﹤0.01% |
109,183
+32,279
| +42% | +$450K |
|
4149
Monarch Casino & Resort
MCRI
$2.23B
| $1.45M | ﹤0.01% |
31,892
-50,921
| -61% | -$2.37M |
|
4150
Vericel Corp
VCEL
$2.31B
| $1.45M | ﹤0.01% |
102,234
+16,724
| +20% | +$196K |
|
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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.