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 |
Uber
UBER
|
+$914M |
| 2 |
Okta
OKTA
|
+$823M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$687M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$647M |
| 5 |
AT&T
T
|
+$636M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$951M |
| 3 |
Ecolab
ECL
|
+$879M |
| 4 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$558M |
| 5 |
BPL
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
|
+$505M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 15.05% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.24% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.62% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 7.72% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.46% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
451
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF
EEMV
$3.44B
| $156M | 0.04% |
2,656,242
+151,311
| +6% | +$8.78M |
|
452
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19.2B
| $156M | 0.04% |
645,985
-220,545
| -25% | -$52.3M |
|
453
Amphenol
APH
$198B
| $155M | 0.04% |
5,740,892
+443,068
| +8% | +$11.3M |
|
454
Exelon
EXC
$46.9B
| $155M | 0.04% |
4,759,633
+447,148
| +10% | +$14.5M |
|
455
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
$18.5B
| $155M | 0.04% |
2,666,280
+173,312
| +7% | +$10M |
|
456
Marriott International
MAR
$98.3B
| $154M | 0.04% |
1,015,545
+9,815
| +1% | +$1.32M |
|
457
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$291B
| $153M | 0.04% |
1,938,012
+498,466
| +35% | +$40.2M |
|
458
ON Semiconductor
ON
$31.8B
| $153M | 0.04% |
6,290,257
+2,530,312
| +67% | +$53.4M |
|
459
Citizens Financial Group
CFG
$30.3B
| $153M | 0.04% |
3,773,275
+1,781,130
| +89% | +$66.7M |
|
460
Plains All American Pipeline
PAA
$17.3B
| $152M | 0.04% |
8,290,804
+40,157
| +0.5% | +$738K |
|
|
TIF
461
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
| $152M | 0.04% |
1,136,161
+371,181
| +49% | +$43.9M |
|
462
Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Value ETF
MGV
$13.2B
| $152M | 0.04% |
1,738,934
+19,040
| +1% | +$1.6M |
|
463
iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF
SUB
$11.4B
| $151M | 0.04% |
1,416,685
-10,011
| -0.7% | -$1.07M |
|
464
Huazhu Hotels Group
HTHT
$13.1B
| $151M | 0.04% |
3,770,124
+694,276
| +23% | +$25.1M |
|
|
SMAR
465
DELISTED
Smartsheet Inc.
SMAR
| $151M | 0.04% |
3,352,959
+588,827
| +21% | +$24.3M |
|
466
Seagate
STX
$194B
| $149M | 0.03% |
2,512,311
-117,735
| -4% | -$6.76M |
|
467
T. Rowe Price
TROW
$23.9B
| $149M | 0.03% |
1,222,429
+73,491
| +6% | +$8.68M |
|
468
Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI
$12.7B
| $148M | 0.03% |
3,447,227
+327,835
| +11% | +$13.5M |
|
469
Lennar Class A
LEN
$19.8B
| $147M | 0.03% |
2,715,891
-72,530
| -3% | -$4.14M |
|
470
First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF
CIBR
$14.4B
| $146M | 0.03% |
4,874,228
+641,161
| +15% | +$18.7M |
|
471
VictoryShares US 500 Volatility Wtd ETF
CFA
$538M
| $146M | 0.03% |
2,579,731
+60,980
| +2% | +$3.31M |
|
472
Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF
VNLA
$3.32B
| $145M | 0.03% |
2,928,502
+382,864
| +15% | +$19.1M |
|
473
WisdomTree Trust WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund
DGRW
$16.7B
| $145M | 0.03% |
2,992,689
+770,910
| +35% | +$36M |
|
474
Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF
RDIV
$1.38B
| $145M | 0.03% |
3,665,756
-243,467
| -6% | -$9.34M |
|
475
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners
BIP
$19.2B
| $144M | 0.03% |
4,841,041
+942,151
| +24% | +$28.2M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, Morgan Stanley held 7,012 positions worth $430B, up 14% from $378B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley deployed $21.8B of net new capital in Q4 2019, opening 186 new positions and adding to 4,119 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was XChange TEC: 50 shares worth $44M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 15% of assets, up from 14% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, an estimated $1.24B trimmed.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2019 buy was XChange TEC: 50 shares worth $44M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Uber in Q4 2019, an estimated $914M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, cutting an estimated $1.24B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Buckeye Partners, L.P. in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $505M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $430B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- Morgan Stanley opened 186 new positions and closed 188 in Q4 2019.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 14% quarter-over-quarter to $430B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 14 Feb 2020.