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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BRFS
4326
DELISTED
BRF SA
BRFS
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
211,315
-29,711
| -12% | -$165K |
|
4327
Ardmore Shipping
ASC
$683M
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
177,655
-53,814
| -23% | -$380K |
|
|
JPMV
4328
DELISTED
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Japan ETF
JPMV
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
16,809
-9,603
| -36% | -$645K |
|
4329
Immersion
IMMR
$252M
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
108,743
-157,483
| -59% | -$1.97M |
|
4330
Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund
DBP
$255M
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
33,353
-4,659
| -12% | -$164K |
|
4331
Covenant Logistics
CVLG
$872M
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
78,946
-2,120
| -3% | -$32K |
|
|
ALIM
4332
DELISTED
Alimera Sciences
ALIM
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
77,902
+2,414
| +3% | +$36.7K |
|
|
GFY
4333
DELISTED
Western Asset Variable Rate Strategic Fund, Inc
GFY
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
69,477
+1,400
| +2% | +$23K |
|
4334
Arrow Dow Jones Global Yield ETF
GYLD
$37.5M
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
65,619
-9,818
| -13% | -$172K |
|
|
CNBKA
4335
DELISTED
Century Bancorp Inc/Mass
CNBKA
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
15,766
-1,477
| -9% | -$111K |
|
|
SN
4336
DELISTED
Sanchez Energy Corporation
SN
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
494,891
-133,216
| -21% | -$460K |
|
|
MODN
4337
DELISTED
MODEL N, INC.
MODN
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
71,674
-151,338
| -68% | -$2.65M |
|
|
FRBK
4338
DELISTED
Republic First Bancorp Inc
FRBK
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
159,023
-3,484
| -2% | -$26.6K |
|
4339
MediciNova
MNOV
$66M
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
90,881
+5,832
| +7% | +$58.6K |
|
|
NOAH
4340
Noah Holdings
NOAH
$603M
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
26,755
+1,159
| +5% | +$52.9K |
|
|
SEA
4341
DELISTED
Invesco Shipping ETF
SEA
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
109,714
-81,182
| -43% | -$813K |
|
4342
SmartFinancial
SMBK
$888M
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
47,652
-2,107
| -4% | -$52.4K |
|
|
PMX
4343
DELISTED
PIMCO Municipal Income Fund III
PMX
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
96,786
-19,811
| -17% | -$229K |
|
4344
Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF
SRET
$231M
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
24,568
+16,661
| +211% | +$773K |
|
|
AKP
4345
DELISTED
Alliance Californa Muni Fd
AKP
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
82,392
-60,136
| -42% | -$810K |
|
4346
Senseonics Holdings Inc
SENS
$366M
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
11,698
-7,833
| -40% | -$641K |
|
|
CVIA
4347
DELISTED
Covia Holdings Corporation Common Stock
CVIA
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
124,407
-93,662
| -43% | -$1.29M |
|
|
MOFG
4348
DELISTED
MidWestOne Financial Group
MOFG
| $1.11M | ﹤0.01% |
33,494
+4,213
| +14% | +$141K |
|
4349
Midland States Bancorp
MSBI
$695M
| $1.11M | ﹤0.01% |
34,699
-10,904
| -24% | -$375K |
|
|
GPL
4350
DELISTED
Great Panther Mining Limited
GPL
| $1.11M | ﹤0.01% |
131,025
+86,952
| +197% | +$860K |
|
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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.