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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.34B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1B |
| 3 |
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
|
+$420M |
| 4 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$345M |
| 5 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$318M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
|
+$687M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$620M |
| 3 |
Herbalife
HLF
|
+$307M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$301M |
| 5 |
Salesforce
CRM
|
+$289M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 8.88% |
| 2 | Technology | 8.64% |
| 3 | Energy | 6.63% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 6.63% |
| 5 | Consumer Staples | 6.56% |
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2013 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2013, Morgan Stanley held 5,614 positions worth $212B, up 6.7% from $198B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2013 filing shows 291 new, 2,490 increased, 2,454 reduced and 293 closed positions. Its largest new stake was COLE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, INC COM: 20,243,715 shares worth $248M. The largest sale was LyondellBasell Industries, an estimated $687M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 8.9% of assets, down from 9% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Energy.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2013 buy was COLE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, INC COM: 20,243,715 shares worth $248M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q3 2013, an estimated $2.34B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2013 reduction was LyondellBasell Industries, cutting an estimated $687M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited SPRINT CORP FON COM in Q3 2013, selling an estimated $276M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $212B portfolio in Q3 2013.
- Morgan Stanley opened 291 new positions and closed 293 in Q3 2013.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 6.7% quarter-over-quarter to $212B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2013, filed 13 Nov 2013.