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 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$2.7B |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.39B |
| 3 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$1.95B |
| 4 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$1.03B |
| 5 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.03B |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Trip.com Group
TCOM
|
+$546M |
| 2 |
KRFT
KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA)
KRFT
|
+$274M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF
KRE
|
+$273M |
| 4 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$257M |
| 5 |
Progressive
PGR
|
+$246M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 30.23% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.87% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.03% |
| 4 | Technology | 8.57% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.24% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
476
DELISTED
Conn's Inc.
CONN
| $109M | 0.04% |
2,749,494
-16,828
| -0.6% | -$604K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
477
Darden Restaurants
DRI
$22.4B
| $109M | 0.04% |
1,710,367
+67,822
| +4% | +$4.01M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
478
DELISTED
SUNEDISON, INC COM
SUNE
| $109M | 0.04% |
3,630,527
-455,286
| -11% | -$13M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
479
iShares Gold Trust
IAU
$61.8B
| $108M | 0.04% |
4,782,098
-271,057
| -5% | -$6.25M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
480
Devon Energy
DVN
$53.8B
| $108M | 0.04% |
1,814,778
+475,838
| +36% | +$30.8M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
481
Lennar Class A
LEN
$17.8B
| $108M | 0.04% |
2,215,132
+1,102,507
| +99% | +$50.7M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
482
Highwoods Properties
HIW
$3.26B
| $108M | 0.04% |
2,692,031
+62,409
| +2% | +$2.69M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
483
BJ's Restaurants
BJRI
$1.23B
| $107M | 0.04% |
2,216,683
+30,637
| +1% | +$1.48M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
NTI
484
DELISTED
NORTHERN TIER ENERGY LP CLASS A
NTI
| $107M | 0.04% |
4,499,527
-475,845
| -10% | -$11.9M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
NSH
485
DELISTED
NuStar GP Holdings LLC
NSH
| $107M | 0.04% |
2,802,796
-804,049
| -22% | -$30.2M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
486
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$38.1B
| $107M | 0.04% |
8,812,000
-470,000
| -5% | -$5.94M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
487
MFA Financial
MFA
$676M
| $106M | 0.04% |
3,584,241
-89,296
| -2% | -$2.8M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
POM
488
DELISTED
PEPCO HOLDINGS, INC.
POM
| $106M | 0.04% |
3,917,982
-468,800
| -11% | -$12.5M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
489
NetEase
NTES
$80.5B
| $105M | 0.04% |
3,637,650
+2,891,965
| +388% | +$77.2M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
AFSI
490
DELISTED
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AFSI
| $105M | 0.04% |
3,216,104
+1,686,354
| +110% | +$50.9M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
491
Spectrum Brands
SPB
$1.77B
| $105M | 0.04% |
1,028,766
+807,561
| +365% | +$75.9M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
492
DELISTED
CLECO CRP (HOLDING CO)
CNL
| $104M | 0.04% |
1,936,591
+4,658
| +0.2% | +$253K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
493
SAP
SAP
$251B
| $104M | 0.04% |
1,479,011
+103,525
| +8% | +$7.68M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
494
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF
HEFA
$7.51B
| $104M | 0.04% |
3,800,770
+1,142,419
| +43% | +$32.4M |
2014 Q4
2 quarters
|
|
495
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
BIL
$50.8B
| $104M | 0.04% |
1,132,267
-109,838
| -9% | -$10M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
496
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19.4B
| $103M | 0.04% |
898,273
+34,746
| +4% | +$4.08M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
497
Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Growth ETF
MGK
$35.4B
| $103M | 0.04% |
6,214,025
+801,140
| +15% | +$13.5M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
498
Deere & Co
DE
$170B
| $103M | 0.04% |
1,061,013
-196,231
| -16% | -$17.8M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
PMCS
499
DELISTED
P M C SIERRA INC
PMCS
| $103M | 0.04% |
11,976,205
-2,000,051
| -14% | -$17.9M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
500
Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust
GDV
$2.48B
| $102M | 0.04% |
4,906,254
+219,138
| +5% | +$4.68M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
Similar funds
Morgan Stanley's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Morgan Stanley held 7,065 positions worth $289B, up 6.3% from $272B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 12% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley deployed $19B of net new capital in Q2 2015, opening 213 new positions and adding to 3,439 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was EQGP Holdings, LP: 2,862,984 shares worth $97.3M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 30% of assets, up from 30% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Trip.com Group, an estimated $546M trimmed.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q2 2015 buy was EQGP Holdings, LP: 2,862,984 shares worth $97.3M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Express Scripts Holding Company in Q2 2015, an estimated $2.7B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was Trip.com Group, cutting an estimated $546M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited LORILLARD INC COM STK in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $162M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 12% of its $289B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Morgan Stanley opened 213 new positions and closed 120 in Q2 2015.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 6.3% quarter-over-quarter to $289B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 12 Aug 2015.