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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BXMX
526
DELISTED
Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund
BXMX
| $123M | 0.03% |
8,563,246
-224,954
| -3% | -$3.23M |
|
527
Genuine Parts
GPC
$17.7B
| $123M | 0.03% |
1,233,869
+341,980
| +38% | +$33.5M |
|
528
Carnival Corporation Ltd
CCL
$39.4B
| $122M | 0.03% |
1,919,129
+150,791
| +9% | +$9.15M |
|
|
K
529
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $121M | 0.03% |
1,842,463
+759,676
| +70% | +$51.2M |
|
530
Sony
SONY
$133B
| $121M | 0.03% |
9,965,170
-145,915
| -1% | -$1.61M |
|
|
PPL
531
PPL Corp
PPL
$26.5B
| $121M | 0.03% |
4,130,706
+2,030,363
| +97% | +$59.3M |
|
532
First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund
FTC
$1.34B
| $121M | 0.03% |
1,716,615
-87,453
| -5% | -$6M |
|
533
Terex
TEX
$7.36B
| $121M | 0.03% |
3,026,229
-173,400
| -5% | -$7.05M |
|
534
State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF
SRLN
$5.31B
| $120M | 0.03% |
2,532,230
-97,462
| -4% | -$4.59M |
|
535
America Movil
AMX
$74.9B
| $120M | 0.03% |
7,458,207
-1,620,264
| -18% | -$27.3M |
|
536
Markel Group
MKL
$23.3B
| $119M | 0.03% |
100,439
-5,254
| -5% | -$6.18M |
|
537
Unilever
UL
$137B
| $119M | 0.03% |
1,925,964
-91,951
| -5% | -$5.8M |
|
538
WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund
DFE
$167M
| $119M | 0.03% |
1,877,997
-121,858
| -6% | -$7.9M |
|
539
VictoryShares US 500 Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF
CFO
$420M
| $118M | 0.03% |
2,290,094
+378,912
| +20% | +$19.5M |
|
540
Amphenol
APH
$201B
| $118M | 0.03% |
5,014,972
+608,288
| +14% | +$14.1M |
|
541
WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend Fund
DLN
$6.3B
| $117M | 0.03% |
2,453,460
-87,490
| -3% | -$4.1M |
|
542
Plains All American Pipeline
PAA
$17.1B
| $117M | 0.03% |
4,665,769
-1,467,648
| -24% | -$36.9M |
|
|
CLR
543
DELISTED
CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC.
CLR
| $116M | 0.03% |
1,695,983
+185,580
| +12% | +$11.7M |
|
544
iQIYI
IQ
$1.26B
| $116M | 0.03% |
4,272,978
+3,787,741
| +781% | +$113M |
|
545
Seagate
STX
$189B
| $116M | 0.03% |
2,439,773
-252,109
| -9% | -$13.5M |
|
546
CMS Energy
CMS
$22.5B
| $115M | 0.03% |
2,348,333
+1,849,279
| +371% | +$90.1M |
|
547
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19B
| $115M | 0.03% |
715,639
-74,500
| -9% | -$11.9M |
|
548
Snap-on
SNA
$21.2B
| $114M | 0.03% |
623,240
+484,317
| +349% | +$84.4M |
|
549
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
QUAL
$47B
| $114M | 0.03% |
1,265,040
+102,351
| +9% | +$8.99M |
|
550
ResMed
RMD
$31.2B
| $114M | 0.03% |
986,022
+19,286
| +2% | +$2.11M |
|
Similar funds
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.