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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
401
Yum! Brands
YUM
$42.6B
| $145M | 0.04% |
1,578,973
+129,831
| +9% | +$11.6M |
|
402
First Trust Senior Loan Fund ETF
FTSL
$2.32B
| $145M | 0.04% |
3,187,596
-367,169
| -10% | -$17.4M |
|
403
Vodafone
VOD
$36.4B
| $145M | 0.04% |
7,514,406
-3,552,189
| -32% | -$71M |
|
|
PPL
404
PPL Corp
PPL
$26.6B
| $144M | 0.04% |
5,099,449
+968,743
| +23% | +$29.4M |
|
405
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura
BVN
$7.81B
| $144M | 0.04% |
8,882,888
+7,631,732
| +610% | +$110M |
|
406
Okta
OKTA
$24.3B
| $144M | 0.04% |
2,253,390
-2,666
| -0.1% | -$158K |
|
407
Dollar General
DG
$28B
| $144M | 0.04% |
1,328,718
-1,124,691
| -46% | -$122M |
|
408
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$14.2B
| $143M | 0.04% |
1,196,037
-377,718
| -24% | -$47.1M |
|
409
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF
BIV
$28.8B
| $143M | 0.04% |
1,759,638
+353,051
| +25% | +$28.3M |
|
410
RLJ Lodging Trust
RLJ
$1.88B
| $143M | 0.04% |
8,701,588
+1,107,368
| +15% | +$21.5M |
|
411
iQIYI
IQ
$1.22B
| $143M | 0.04% |
9,595,161
+5,322,183
| +125% | +$111M |
|
412
LivaNova
LIVN
$4.38B
| $143M | 0.04% |
1,559,650
+1,048,697
| +205% | +$113M |
|
413
Expedia Group
EXPE
$35.1B
| $143M | 0.04% |
1,265,587
+199,591
| +19% | +$23.9M |
|
414
NYLI Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF
QAI
$1.01B
| $142M | 0.04% |
4,924,706
+441,818
| +10% | +$13.2M |
|
415
Vanguard Extended Market ETF
VXF
$30.2B
| $142M | 0.04% |
1,421,598
+113,847
| +9% | +$12.5M |
|
416
Iron Mountain
IRM
$36.7B
| $142M | 0.04% |
4,368,063
-140,549
| -3% | -$4.61M |
|
417
Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI
$12.5B
| $141M | 0.04% |
4,377,500
+2,645,758
| +153% | +$89.5M |
|
418
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Index Fund
QTEC
$4.53B
| $141M | 0.04% |
2,072,663
-217,105
| -9% | -$15.6M |
|
419
Weyerhaeuser
WY
$17.7B
| $140M | 0.04% |
6,418,895
-1,451,276
| -18% | -$38.7M |
|
420
Enbridge
ENB
$120B
| $139M | 0.04% |
4,488,213
-299,419
| -6% | -$9.63M |
|
|
SCHW
421
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$183B
| $139M | 0.04% |
3,351,907
-861,506
| -20% | -$39M |
|
422
MPLX
MPLX
$59.4B
| $138M | 0.04% |
4,559,206
+214,269
| +5% | +$7.15M |
|
423
Marriott International
MAR
$98.7B
| $138M | 0.04% |
1,270,926
-1,269,014
| -50% | -$146M |
|
424
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF
EEMV
$3.45B
| $137M | 0.04% |
2,456,829
+551,879
| +29% | +$31M |
|
425
Travelers Companies
TRV
$78.7B
| $137M | 0.04% |
1,142,210
-195,998
| -15% | -$24.5M |
|
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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.