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 | Miscellaneous | 29.32% |
| 2 | Technology | 13.38% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 9.68% |
| 4 | Financials | 9.31% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
426
Southwest Airlines
LUV
$20.4B
| $159M | 0.04% |
2,543,154
-624,270
| -20% | -$36.5M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
427
Okta
OKTA
$40.6B
| $159M | 0.04% |
2,256,056
+744,738
| +49% | +$44.3M |
2017 Q2
5 quarters
|
|
428
Starwood Property Trust
STWD
$4.7B
| $158M | 0.04% |
7,329,156
+134,446
| +2% | +$2.98M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
429
First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund
FXH
$1.14B
| $158M | 0.04% |
1,857,710
+318,423
| +21% | +$25.4M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
430
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$71.4B
| $157M | 0.04% |
869,826
+19,090
| +2% | +$3.26M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
431
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund
ETY
$2.28B
| $157M | 0.04% |
12,200,837
+241,608
| +2% | +$3.06M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
432
JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF
JPST
$42.4B
| $156M | 0.04% |
3,116,031
+1,424,461
| +84% | +$71.5M |
2018 Q1
2 quarters
|
|
433
Iron Mountain
IRM
$34.1B
| $156M | 0.04% |
4,508,612
+1,416,410
| +46% | +$50.5M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
434
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$48.6B
| $156M | 0.04% |
1,441,456
-81,466
| -5% | -$8.85M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
435
Roku
ROKU
$22.7B
| $156M | 0.04% |
2,129,881
+1,684,676
| +378% | +$96.5M |
2017 Q3
4 quarters
|
|
436
Halliburton
HAL
$27.1B
| $155M | 0.04% |
3,818,869
-3,060,470
| -44% | -$127M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
437
Enbridge
ENB
$104B
| $155M | 0.04% |
4,787,632
+472,660
| +11% | +$16.5M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
438
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEI
$16.9B
| $154M | 0.04% |
1,297,218
+198,122
| +18% | +$23.7M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
439
Cognizant
CTSH
$26.7B
| $154M | 0.04% |
1,990,780
-1,543,379
| -44% | -$121M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
440
Lumen Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
LUMN
$5.45B
| $153M | 0.04% |
7,230,528
+549,930
| +8% | +$11.5M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
441
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
$18.7B
| $153M | 0.04% |
2,877,198
-370,894
| -11% | -$19.7M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
442
First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund
FXL
$2.93B
| $153M | 0.04% |
2,404,210
+49,788
| +2% | +$3.02M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
443
Best Buy
BBY
$18.2B
| $152M | 0.04% |
1,921,248
+206,388
| +12% | +$16M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
444
Nucor
NUE
$56.8B
| $152M | 0.04% |
2,396,489
-336,125
| -12% | -$21.5M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
445
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF
HYLS
$1.58B
| $151M | 0.04% |
3,170,042
-45,945
| -1% | -$2.19M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
446
ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF
SDOG
$1.36B
| $151M | 0.04% |
3,299,649
-79,572
| -2% | -$3.64M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
447
MPLX
MPLX
$57.1B
| $151M | 0.04% |
4,344,937
-111,876
| -3% | -$4.01M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
448
State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF
XHB
$1.41B
| $151M | 0.04% |
3,919,014
-24,988
| -0.6% | -$999K |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
449
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
| $151M | 0.04% |
2,254,090
+311,392
| +16% | +$22.2M |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
450
Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust
GDV
$2.48B
| $151M | 0.04% |
6,298,838
-19,590
| -0.3% | -$465K |
2013 Q2
21 quarters
|
|
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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, 3,205 reduced and 166 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 Miscellaneous at 29% of assets, down from 30% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- 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 166 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.