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 |
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
HEDJ
|
+$677M |
| 2 |
GMCR
KEURIG GREEN MTN INC
GMCR
|
+$609M |
| 3 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$334M |
| 4 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$324M |
| 5 |
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
|
+$298M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.37B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$763M |
| 3 |
COV
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
|
+$631M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$568M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$540M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 9.14% |
| 2 | Financials | 8.58% |
| 3 | Technology | 8.55% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.66% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RAI
576
DELISTED
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
| $81.8M | 0.03% |
2,373,162
+399,110
| +20% | +$14M |
|
577
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$82.6B
| $81.7M | 0.03% |
841,089
-167,655
| -17% | -$16.2M |
|
578
Best Buy
BBY
$18.2B
| $81.7M | 0.03% |
2,161,356
-834,495
| -28% | -$31.9M |
|
579
iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF
SCZ
$13.4B
| $81.5M | 0.03% |
1,648,226
-12,394
| -0.7% | -$599K |
|
580
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
$48.3B
| $81.3M | 0.03% |
621,086
+255,367
| +70% | +$33.6M |
|
581
Conagra Brands
CAG
$6.94B
| $81.2M | 0.03% |
2,856,064
-341,795
| -11% | -$9.42M |
|
|
RDS.B
582
DELISTED
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class B
RDS.B
| $81.1M | 0.03% |
1,294,213
+142,027
| +12% | +$9.39M |
|
|
CEB
583
DELISTED
CEB Inc.
CEB
| $81.1M | 0.03% |
1,015,626
-111,575
| -10% | -$8.4M |
|
584
Unilever
UL
$137B
| $80.9M | 0.03% |
1,724,028
+230,323
| +15% | +$11M |
|
585
Edwards Lifesciences
EW
$49.6B
| $80.8M | 0.03% |
3,401,664
-808,278
| -19% | -$18.1M |
|
586
Devon Energy
DVN
$52.1B
| $80.8M | 0.03% |
1,338,940
+33,916
| +3% | +$2.07M |
|
|
WPG
587
DELISTED
Washington Prime Group Inc.
WPG
| $80.6M | 0.03% |
538,268
+340,887
| +173% | +$52.8M |
|
|
BMR
588
DELISTED
BIOMED REALTY TRUST INC
BMR
| $80.4M | 0.03% |
3,548,981
-410,598
| -10% | -$9.43M |
|
589
iShares US Transportation ETF
IYT
$2.26B
| $80.2M | 0.03% |
2,048,400
+80,688
| +4% | +$3.24M |
|
590
NOV
NOV
$6.93B
| $79.9M | 0.03% |
1,597,693
-265,005
| -14% | -$14.4M |
|
591
HF Sinclair
DINO
$16.5B
| $79.4M | 0.03% |
1,971,405
+217,443
| +12% | +$8.34M |
|
|
HR
592
DELISTED
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated
HR
| $79.4M | 0.03% |
2,856,828
-289,931
| -9% | -$8.26M |
|
593
Marriott International
MAR
$98.3B
| $78.2M | 0.03% |
974,138
+100,916
| +12% | +$8.04M |
|
594
First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund
FYX
$1.36B
| $78.1M | 0.03% |
1,544,476
+129,332
| +9% | +$6.35M |
|
595
Western Midstream Partners
WES
$19.2B
| $78.1M | 0.03% |
1,301,085
-75,362
| -5% | -$4.53M |
|
|
NS
596
DELISTED
NuStar Energy L.P.
NS
| $77.9M | 0.03% |
1,283,972
-1,145,796
| -47% | -$69.4M |
|
|
XLS
597
DELISTED
EXELIS INC COM STK
XLS
| $77.9M | 0.03% |
3,196,501
+2,499,053
| +358% | +$53.4M |
|
|
SINA
598
DELISTED
Sina Corp
SINA
| $77.7M | 0.03% |
2,417,373
+52,888
| +2% | +$1.9M |
|
599
Nucor
NUE
$58.6B
| $77.7M | 0.03% |
1,635,221
-196,055
| -11% | -$9.16M |
|
|
AWH
600
DELISTED
Allied World Assurance Co Hld Lt
AWH
| $77.7M | 0.03% |
1,923,353
+222,825
| +13% | +$8.83M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Morgan Stanley held 7,007 positions worth $272B, down 0.71% from $273B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $8.15B in Q1 2015, closing 169 positions and reducing 3,106 holdings. Its most notable exit was COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND), an estimated $631M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 9.1% of assets, down from 9.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Urban Edge Properties worth $85M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2015 buy was Urban Edge Properties: 3,586,559 shares worth $85M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund in Q1 2015, an estimated $677M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $2.37B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND) in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $631M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $272B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Morgan Stanley opened 124 new positions and closed 169 in Q1 2015.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 0.71% quarter-over-quarter to $272B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 14 May 2015.