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 |
Spotify
SPOT
|
+$767M |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$720M |
| 3 |
Philip Morris
PM
|
+$535M |
| 4 |
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
|
+$396M |
| 5 |
CVET
Covetrus, Inc. Common Stock
CVET
|
+$373M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.49B |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$1.26B |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$1.04B |
| 4 |
TFCFA
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A
TFCFA
|
+$984M |
| 5 |
TFCF
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class B
TFCF
|
+$831M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 13.68% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.97% |
| 3 | Financials | 8.83% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.6% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.33% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
676
NOV
NOV
$6.93B
| $69.3M | 0.02% |
2,600,228
-412,953
| -14% | -$11.7M |
|
|
FISV
677
Fiserv Inc
FISV
$28.8B
| $69.2M | 0.02% |
784,073
-446,449
| -36% | -$36.8M |
|
678
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$20.2B
| $69M | 0.02% |
535,494
-176,560
| -25% | -$23.4M |
|
679
WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund
DFE
$166M
| $68.9M | 0.02% |
1,178,943
-48,537
| -4% | -$2.8M |
|
680
Cedar Fair
FUN
$1.77B
| $68.8M | 0.02% |
1,308,115
+511,202
| +64% | +$27.3M |
|
681
First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund
FJP
$249M
| $68.8M | 0.02% |
1,381,906
+109,897
| +9% | +$5.46M |
|
682
PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund
STPZ
$506M
| $68.7M | 0.02% |
1,327,862
+95,162
| +8% | +$4.88M |
|
683
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$291B
| $68.5M | 0.02% |
906,363
-408,564
| -31% | -$30.9M |
|
684
Best Buy
BBY
$18.2B
| $68.4M | 0.02% |
962,859
-1,197,350
| -55% | -$74.6M |
|
685
Republic Services
RSG
$64.8B
| $68.3M | 0.02% |
849,439
-255,090
| -23% | -$19.7M |
|
|
HFRO
686
Highland Opportunities and Income Fund
HFRO
$417M
| $68.3M | 0.02% |
4,913,573
+106,452
| +2% | +$1.45M |
|
687
Ovintiv
OVV
$17.3B
| $68.1M | 0.02% |
1,882,178
+1,185,455
| +170% | +$40.6M |
|
688
VictoryShares US 500 Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF
CFO
$417M
| $68.1M | 0.02% |
1,455,601
-415,736
| -22% | -$19M |
|
689
Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF
VRP
$2.98B
| $68M | 0.02% |
2,766,810
-115,660
| -4% | -$2.79M |
|
|
GG
690
DELISTED
Goldcorp Inc
GG
| $67.8M | 0.02% |
5,927,885
+3,456,115
| +140% | +$37.1M |
|
691
iShares US Transportation ETF
IYT
$2.26B
| $67.8M | 0.02% |
1,448,576
+1,007,828
| +229% | +$45.8M |
|
692
Lennar Class A
LEN
$19.8B
| $67.1M | 0.02% |
1,411,267
-2,494,412
| -64% | -$113M |
|
693
Zimmer Biomet
ZBH
$18.2B
| $66.9M | 0.02% |
539,616
-483,029
| -47% | -$54.9M |
|
694
Expedia Group
EXPE
$35.4B
| $66.9M | 0.02% |
562,162
-703,425
| -56% | -$85.4M |
|
695
Xcel Energy
XEL
$48.8B
| $66.9M | 0.02% |
1,189,356
-332,361
| -22% | -$17.7M |
|
696
First Trust Managed Municipal ETF
FMB
$2.04B
| $66.6M | 0.02% |
1,236,176
+193,397
| +19% | +$10.3M |
|
|
ABB
697
DELISTED
ABB Ltd
ABB
| $66.4M | 0.02% |
3,516,374
+1,269,466
| +56% | +$24.6M |
|
698
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
CCEP
$48.3B
| $66.3M | 0.02% |
1,282,326
-348,000
| -21% | -$16.5M |
|
699
Humana
HUM
$43.7B
| $66.3M | 0.02% |
249,360
-27,666
| -10% | -$7.97M |
|
700
Conagra Brands
CAG
$6.94B
| $66.2M | 0.02% |
2,388,185
-1,328,011
| -36% | -$30.4M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2019, Morgan Stanley held 6,971 positions worth $353B, up 5.7% from $334B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $26.3B in Q1 2019, closing 195 positions and reducing 3,762 holdings. Its most notable exit was Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A, an estimated $984M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 14% of assets, up from 13% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Covetrus, Inc. Common Stock worth $335M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2019 buy was Covetrus, Inc. Common Stock: 10,522,945 shares worth $335M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Spotify in Q1 2019, an estimated $767M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2019 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.49B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A in Q1 2019, selling an estimated $984M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $353B portfolio in Q1 2019.
- Morgan Stanley opened 157 new positions and closed 195 in Q1 2019.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 5.7% quarter-over-quarter to $353B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2019, filed 15 May 2019.