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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4476
BioLife Solutions
BLFS
$1.7B
| $948K | ﹤0.01% |
54,169
+53,335
| +6,395% | +$1.06M |
|
4477
Prothena Corp
PRTA
$450M
| $948K | ﹤0.01% |
72,580
-240,926
| -77% | -$3.48M |
|
|
DCUD
4478
DELISTED
Dominion Energy, Inc 2016 Series A Corporate Units
DCUD
| $948K | ﹤0.01% |
20,242
+9,682
| +92% | +$460K |
|
4479
Ardelyx
ARDX
$997M
| $946K | ﹤0.01% |
217,629
+12,217
| +6% | +$50.9K |
|
|
SRLP
4480
DELISTED
SPRAGUE RESOURCES LP
SRLP
| $946K | ﹤0.01% |
35,104
+240
| +0.7% | +$6.12K |
|
4481
Barrett Business Services
BBSI
$804M
| $945K | ﹤0.01% |
56,596
-241,100
| -81% | -$4.88M |
|
4482
CNB Financial Corp
CCNE
$1.03B
| $944K | ﹤0.01% |
32,711
-1,945
| -6% | -$59.9K |
|
|
ICD
4483
DELISTED
Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
ICD
| $943K | ﹤0.01% |
9,536
+2,053
| +27% | +$170K |
|
|
FBMS
4484
DELISTED
The First Bancshares, Inc.
FBMS
| $941K | ﹤0.01% |
24,100
-3,013
| -11% | -$118K |
|
4485
Global X Silver Miners ETF NEW
SIL
$4.75B
| $940K | ﹤0.01% |
38,812
-22,573
| -37% | -$589K |
|
|
EMES
4486
DELISTED
Emerge Energy Services LP
EMES
| $940K | ﹤0.01% |
235,413
-110,630
| -32% | -$656K |
|
|
MSP
4487
DELISTED
Madison Strategic Sector
MSP
| $937K | ﹤0.01% |
78,882
-14,931
| -16% | -$177K |
|
4488
Teekay Tankers
TNK
$2.68B
| $935K | ﹤0.01% |
118,234
+29,772
| +34% | +$247K |
|
4489
The Bancorp
TBBK
$2.84B
| $934K | ﹤0.01% |
97,321
-38,352
| -28% | -$388K |
|
4490
Deswell Industries
DSWL
$52.1M
| $931K | ﹤0.01% |
265,960
+10,060
| +4% | +$34.4K |
|
|
ANCX
4491
DELISTED
Access National Corp
ANCX
| $929K | ﹤0.01% |
34,262
-9,547
| -22% | -$267K |
|
4492
MYR Group
MYRG
$5.25B
| $928K | ﹤0.01% |
28,407
-40,686
| -59% | -$1.43M |
|
4493
Civeo
CVEO
$318M
| $926K | ﹤0.01% |
18,599
+5,333
| +40% | +$250K |
|
4494
Ceragon Networks
CRNT
$201M
| $925K | ﹤0.01% |
274,379
-11,496
| -4% | -$39.1K |
|
|
CXH
4495
DELISTED
MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust
CXH
| $924K | ﹤0.01% |
103,037
+17,378
| +20% | +$160K |
|
|
FPRX
4496
DELISTED
Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc.
FPRX
| $923K | ﹤0.01% |
66,269
-33,681
| -34% | -$501K |
|
|
CETV
4497
DELISTED
Central European Media Enterprises Ltd
CETV
| $922K | ﹤0.01% |
246,015
-37,310
| -13% | -$141K |
|
|
PRTK
4498
DELISTED
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
PRTK
| $920K | ﹤0.01% |
94,835
-20,783
| -18% | -$210K |
|
|
LOMA
4499
Loma Negra
LOMA
$1.22B
| $919K | ﹤0.01% |
104,058
-278,302
| -73% | -$2.65M |
|
|
NAK
4500
Northern Dynasty Minerals
NAK
$958M
| $917K | ﹤0.01% |
1,637,740
-16,552
| -1% | -$8.96K |
|
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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.