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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
501
American Water Works
AWK
$26.1B
| $132M | 0.03% |
1,504,536
-33,366
| -2% | -$2.93M |
|
502
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$70.8B
| $132M | 0.03% |
1,173,070
-224,969
| -16% | -$26.9M |
|
503
Yum! Brands
YUM
$40.6B
| $132M | 0.03% |
1,449,142
+116,110
| +9% | +$9.69M |
|
504
Suncor Energy
SU
$77.9B
| $132M | 0.03% |
3,400,893
+637,520
| +23% | +$25.8M |
|
505
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF
RFDI
$166M
| $130M | 0.03% |
2,109,517
-404,016
| -16% | -$24.9M |
|
506
Invesco Preferred ETF
PGX
$3.8B
| $129M | 0.03% |
9,021,330
+164,675
| +2% | +$2.39M |
|
507
Centene
CNC
$31.5B
| $129M | 0.03% |
1,784,334
+446,790
| +33% | +$31M |
|
|
PGRE
508
DELISTED
Paramount Group
PGRE
| $129M | 0.03% |
8,551,935
+517,614
| +6% | +$8.03M |
|
509
Regions Financial
RF
$26.9B
| $128M | 0.03% |
6,996,887
+2,670,907
| +62% | +$50.3M |
|
510
British American Tobacco
BTI
$128B
| $128M | 0.03% |
2,745,204
-91,589
| -3% | -$4.65M |
|
511
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
KWEB
$5.69B
| $127M | 0.03% |
2,611,324
+361,100
| +16% | +$19.2M |
|
512
Marvell Technology
MRVL
$174B
| $127M | 0.03% |
6,592,139
+5,888,609
| +837% | +$121M |
|
513
Synchrony
SYF
$25.3B
| $127M | 0.03% |
4,086,922
-1,524,673
| -27% | -$48.6M |
|
514
Toronto Dominion Bank
TD
$200B
| $127M | 0.03% |
2,086,282
+34,114
| +2% | +$2.03M |
|
515
iShares S&P 100 ETF
OEF
$20.1B
| $127M | 0.03% |
976,048
-73,851
| -7% | -$9.34M |
|
|
ESRX
516
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
| $126M | 0.03% |
1,327,810
+360,782
| +37% | +$30.8M |
|
517
Corpay
CPAY
$25.2B
| $126M | 0.03% |
551,079
+5,981
| +1% | +$1.31M |
|
518
Humana
HUM
$45B
| $125M | 0.03% |
368,401
+208,595
| +131% | +$67.8M |
|
519
Aon
AON
$75.9B
| $125M | 0.03% |
809,813
-11,684
| -1% | -$1.71M |
|
520
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
$73.3B
| $124M | 0.03% |
5,368,995
-2,484,780
| -32% | -$52.8M |
|
|
DHC
521
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
$2.13B
| $124M | 0.03% |
7,046,976
+297,136
| +4% | +$5.46M |
|
522
Fastenal
FAST
$55.2B
| $124M | 0.03% |
8,517,428
-219,652
| -3% | -$3.13M |
|
523
lululemon athletica
LULU
$14B
| $123M | 0.03% |
758,152
+77,767
| +11% | +$10.7M |
|
524
Healthpeak Properties
DOC
$14.9B
| $123M | 0.03% |
4,678,157
-1,219,960
| -21% | -$32.1M |
|
|
RHT
525
DELISTED
Red Hat Inc
RHT
| $123M | 0.03% |
903,238
+455,837
| +102% | +$65.2M |
|
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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.