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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5401
Orion Energy Systems
OESX
$95.1M
| $115K | ﹤0.01% |
4,591
-752
| -14% | -$22K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
5402
VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF
REMX
$1.6B
| $115K | ﹤0.01% |
1,719
-523
| -23% | -$41.2K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
XIN
5403
DELISTED
Xinyuan Real Estate
XIN
| $115K | ﹤0.01% |
3,571
+235
| +7% | +$7.48K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
5404
DELISTED
Global X MSCI Norway ETF
NORW
| $115K | ﹤0.01% |
9,353
-16,036
| -63% | -$206K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
5405
Community Healthcare Trust
CHCT
$380M
| $114K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,900
| New | +$114K |
2015 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
5406
Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp
ESP
$162M
| $114K | ﹤0.01% |
4,410
-200
| -4% | -$5.42K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
CHIC
5407
DELISTED
Global X MSCI China Communication Services ETF
CHIC
| $114K | ﹤0.01% |
4,375
+3,497
| +398% | +$95.9K |
2013 Q4
6 quarters
|
|
|
MBVT
5408
DELISTED
Merchants Bancshares Inc
MBVT
| $114K | ﹤0.01% |
3,461
-1,903
| -35% | -$57.7K |
2013 Q4
6 quarters
|
|
5409
GSI Technology
GSIT
$165M
| $113K | ﹤0.01% |
21,557
+18,755
| +669% | +$99.5K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
BNJ
5410
DELISTED
Blackrock New Jersey Muni Tr
BNJ
| $113K | ﹤0.01% |
8,000
-4,837
| -38% | -$73.7K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
BCA
5411
DELISTED
CORPBANCA SPONSORED ADR REPSTG (1-1,500)COM STK
BCA
| $113K | ﹤0.01% |
6,801
+3,247
| +91% | +$56.8K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
RUSL
5412
DELISTED
Direxion Daily Russia Bull 2X Shares
RUSL
| $113K | ﹤0.01% |
2,336
-4,349
| -65% | -$259K |
2013 Q4
6 quarters
|
|
|
HYGS
5413
DELISTED
Hydrogenics Corp
HYGS
| $113K | ﹤0.01% |
11,106
+1,720
| +18% | +$19.3K |
2013 Q4
6 quarters
|
|
|
MVO
5414
DELISTED
MV Oil Trust
MVO
| $112K | ﹤0.01% |
10,678
+45
| +0.4% | +$522 |
2013 Q4
6 quarters
|
|
|
CNTF
5415
DELISTED
China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Ltd
CNTF
| $112K | ﹤0.01% |
18,272
+14,561
| +392% | +$83.1K |
2014 Q1
5 quarters
|
|
|
EIP
5416
DELISTED
Eaton Vance Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund
EIP
| $112K | ﹤0.01% |
9,066
-260
| -3% | -$3.35K |
2013 Q4
6 quarters
|
|
5417
Renasant Corp
RNST
$3.64B
| $111K | ﹤0.01% |
3,420
-2,434
| -42% | -$74.2K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
LMRK
5418
DELISTED
Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP Common Units
LMRK
| $111K | ﹤0.01% |
6,909
+56
| +0.8% | +$956 |
2014 Q4
2 quarters
|
|
|
MSL
5419
DELISTED
Midsouth Bancorp, Inc.
MSL
| $111K | ﹤0.01% |
7,226
-45,270
| -86% | -$639K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
CO
5420
DELISTED
Global Cord Blood Corporation
CO
| $111K | ﹤0.01% |
18,069
+4,049
| +29% | +$24.9K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
5421
DELISTED
WAUSAU PAPER CORP.
WPP
| $111K | ﹤0.01% |
12,075
+9,171
| +316% | +$88.4K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
LONG
5422
DELISTED
ELONG, INC. AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES
LONG
| $111K | ﹤0.01% |
+6,546
| New | +$117K |
2015 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
5423
BlackRock Virginia Muni Bond Trust
BHV
$35.7M
| $110K | ﹤0.01% |
6,572
+29
| +0.4% | +$508 |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
RSPP
5424
DELISTED
RSP Permian, Inc.
RSPP
| $110K | ﹤0.01% |
3,908
-7,826
| -67% | -$223K |
2014 Q1
5 quarters
|
|
|
IF
5425
DELISTED
Aberdeen Indonesia Fund
IF
| $110K | ﹤0.01% |
15,739
+134
| +0.9% | +$1.01K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
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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.