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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
501
Equinix
EQIX
$101B
| $133M | 0.03% |
228,593
+14,851
| +7% | +$8.34M |
|
502
Bausch Health
BHC
$2.57B
| $133M | 0.03% |
4,446,631
+2,641,074
| +146% | +$68.7M |
|
503
WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund
DEM
$3.9B
| $133M | 0.03% |
2,901,033
+207,164
| +8% | +$9M |
|
504
UDR
UDR
$12.3B
| $133M | 0.03% |
2,840,098
+1,299,876
| +84% | +$62.4M |
|
505
Travelers Companies
TRV
$78.1B
| $132M | 0.03% |
960,431
-112,220
| -10% | -$15.3M |
|
506
Evergy
EVRG
$19.1B
| $131M | 0.03% |
2,017,481
-3,311,621
| -62% | -$211M |
|
507
Conagra Brands
CAG
$6.94B
| $131M | 0.03% |
3,821,786
+1,234,351
| +48% | +$35.8M |
|
508
iShares S&P 100 ETF
OEF
$20.1B
| $130M | 0.03% |
904,004
-16,755
| -2% | -$2.3M |
|
509
State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ
$4.42B
| $130M | 0.03% |
3,176,499
+378,521
| +14% | +$14.9M |
|
510
Ferrari
RACE
$69.3B
| $129M | 0.03% |
778,247
-211,911
| -21% | -$34.3M |
|
511
Infosys
INFY
$48.7B
| $129M | 0.03% |
12,452,752
+5,618,063
| +82% | +$56.5M |
|
512
Consolidated Edison
ED
$40.1B
| $128M | 0.03% |
1,415,175
+85,681
| +6% | +$7.68M |
|
513
Capri Holdings
CPRI
$1.83B
| $127M | 0.03% |
3,334,370
+430,959
| +15% | +$14.9M |
|
514
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CP
$78.1B
| $127M | 0.03% |
2,492,400
-1,043,605
| -30% | -$48.9M |
|
515
Nutrien
NTR
$33.2B
| $127M | 0.03% |
2,648,138
+713,962
| +37% | +$34.5M |
|
516
Inspire Medical Systems
INSP
$1.45B
| $127M | 0.03% |
1,708,511
-321,413
| -16% | -$20.7M |
|
517
Vale
VALE
$64.1B
| $126M | 0.03% |
9,581,531
+5,422,278
| +130% | +$65.2M |
|
518
Biogen
BIIB
$30B
| $126M | 0.03% |
426,216
-235,934
| -36% | -$65.5M |
|
519
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF
GSIE
$6B
| $126M | 0.03% |
4,163,619
+67,126
| +2% | +$1.97M |
|
520
Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF
SPHD
$3.34B
| $125M | 0.03% |
2,847,337
+157,504
| +6% | +$6.75M |
|
521
ProShares Short S&P500
SH
$907M
| $125M | 0.03% |
1,305,237
-740,260
| -36% | -$74.8M |
|
|
WCG
522
DELISTED
Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
WCG
| $124M | 0.03% |
376,924
+308,221
| +449% | +$92.5M |
|
523
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWU
$4.14B
| $124M | 0.03% |
3,630,777
+1,689,701
| +87% | +$55M |
|
|
HUYA
524
Huya Inc
HUYA
$563M
| $123M | 0.03% |
6,852,873
+2,570,354
| +60% | +$54.4M |
|
|
BXMX
525
DELISTED
Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund
BXMX
| $123M | 0.03% |
8,941,022
+71,853
| +0.8% | +$972K |
|
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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.