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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
551
Brookdale Senior Living
BKD
$3.43B
| $114M | 0.03% |
11,547,943
+1,619,624
| +16% | +$14.9M |
|
|
KSU
552
DELISTED
Kansas City Southern
KSU
| $113M | 0.03% |
999,755
+257,695
| +35% | +$29.4M |
|
553
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF
BIV
$28.8B
| $113M | 0.03% |
1,406,587
-29,516
| -2% | -$2.39M |
|
554
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF
EEMV
$3.47B
| $113M | 0.03% |
1,904,950
-98,893
| -5% | -$5.8M |
|
555
Citizens Financial Group
CFG
$30.7B
| $113M | 0.03% |
2,927,578
+650,344
| +29% | +$26.2M |
|
|
COL
556
DELISTED
Rockwell Collins
COL
| $112M | 0.03% |
797,953
+69,029
| +9% | +$9.5M |
|
557
iShares US Transportation ETF
IYT
$2.26B
| $111M | 0.03% |
2,162,764
+1,288,648
| +147% | +$64.4M |
|
558
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$85.2B
| $110M | 0.03% |
1,470,915
+446,018
| +44% | +$33.5M |
|
|
BPY
559
DELISTED
Brookfield Property Partners L.P. Limited Partnership Units
BPY
| $110M | 0.03% |
5,264,352
+4,776,372
| +979% | +$95.4M |
|
560
Idexx Laboratories
IDXX
$44.8B
| $110M | 0.03% |
439,913
+57,828
| +15% | +$14M |
|
561
Edison International
EIX
$27.5B
| $110M | 0.03% |
1,622,589
+458,151
| +39% | +$30.6M |
|
562
Penumbra
PEN
$12.7B
| $110M | 0.03% |
732,897
+21,910
| +3% | +$3.07M |
|
563
Robert Half
RHI
$3.96B
| $110M | 0.03% |
1,558,820
+423,215
| +37% | +$31M |
|
|
GRUB
564
DELISTED
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
| $110M | 0.03% |
395,555
-11,209
| -3% | -$2.89M |
|
565
Invesco Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF
PDP
$1.47B
| $109M | 0.03% |
1,830,074
-70,099
| -4% | -$4.07M |
|
|
ALXN
566
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $109M | 0.03% |
781,891
+16,017
| +2% | +$2.01M |
|
567
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund
FDL
$7.79B
| $109M | 0.03% |
3,645,623
-71,526
| -2% | -$2.11M |
|
568
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
BNDX
$82B
| $109M | 0.03% |
1,989,953
+119,279
| +6% | +$6.53M |
|
|
APC
569
DELISTED
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
| $108M | 0.03% |
1,607,736
+138,238
| +9% | +$9.33M |
|
570
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ALNY
$29.5B
| $108M | 0.03% |
1,237,486
-19,556
| -2% | -$1.97M |
|
571
United Rentals
URI
$69.5B
| $108M | 0.03% |
660,328
-95,266
| -13% | -$14.8M |
|
572
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund
VTIP
$19.1B
| $108M | 0.03% |
2,230,942
+255,455
| +13% | +$12.5M |
|
573
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF
EWW
$1.97B
| $108M | 0.03% |
2,104,221
+79,204
| +4% | +$4.01M |
|
574
Targa Resources
TRGP
$56.8B
| $108M | 0.03% |
1,912,487
-242,765
| -11% | -$13M |
|
575
WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund
DEM
$3.92B
| $107M | 0.03% |
2,458,897
-348,279
| -12% | -$15.2M |
|
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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.