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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ITC
701
DELISTED
ITC HOLDINGS CORP
ITC
| $64.6M | 0.02% |
1,726,791
-109,318
| -6% | -$4.34M |
|
702
Humana
HUM
$43.7B
| $64.6M | 0.02% |
362,849
-516,098
| -59% | -$81.7M |
|
|
CMCSK
703
DELISTED
COMCAST CORP SPL A (NEW)
CMCSK
| $64.5M | 0.02% |
1,149,719
+118,595
| +12% | +$6.65M |
|
704
Lincoln National
LNC
$8.73B
| $64.3M | 0.02% |
1,118,272
+322,282
| +40% | +$18M |
|
705
WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund
WTMF
$245M
| $64.1M | 0.02% |
1,447,914
+23,388
| +2% | +$1.03M |
|
|
ACAS
706
DELISTED
American Capital Ltd
ACAS
| $64M | 0.02% |
4,327,336
+883,120
| +26% | +$12.9M |
|
707
Applied Materials
AMAT
$403B
| $64M | 0.02% |
2,836,003
+175,931
| +7% | +$4.21M |
|
|
CHL
708
DELISTED
China Mobile Limited
CHL
| $63.9M | 0.02% |
982,778
-40,870
| -4% | -$2.67M |
|
|
HSP
709
DELISTED
HOSPIRA INC
HSP
| $63.9M | 0.02% |
727,258
+450,027
| +162% | +$35.3M |
|
|
FPF
710
First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund
FPF
$1.07B
| $63.8M | 0.02% |
2,839,362
-158,091
| -5% | -$3.54M |
|
|
K
711
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $63.7M | 0.02% |
1,029,084
-231,630
| -18% | -$14.2M |
|
|
FNGN
712
DELISTED
Financial Engines, Inc.
FNGN
| $63.7M | 0.02% |
1,522,380
-100,839
| -6% | -$3.98M |
|
713
WisdomTree International Equity Fund
DWM
$679M
| $63.6M | 0.02% |
1,228,733
+74,078
| +6% | +$3.79M |
|
714
WisdomTree US AI Enhanced Value Fund
AIVL
$428M
| $63.5M | 0.02% |
837,008
-31,748
| -4% | -$2.42M |
|
715
ArcelorMittal
MT
$52.9B
| $63.3M | 0.02% |
2,937,122
+710,002
| +32% | +$16.7M |
|
716
Ameren
AEE
$30.3B
| $63.2M | 0.02% |
1,497,461
+218,001
| +17% | +$9.49M |
|
717
PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index Exchange-Traded Fund
HYS
$1.75B
| $62.8M | 0.02% |
618,415
-22,054
| -3% | -$2.24M |
|
|
RAX
718
DELISTED
Rackspace Hosting Inc
RAX
| $62.7M | 0.02% |
1,214,903
-19,333
| -2% | -$950K |
|
|
WES
719
DELISTED
Western Gas Partners Lp
WES
| $62.6M | 0.02% |
950,525
-69,625
| -7% | -$4.81M |
|
|
TIF
720
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
| $62.6M | 0.02% |
711,119
+232,773
| +49% | +$20.8M |
|
721
WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund
DFE
$166M
| $62.4M | 0.02% |
1,121,114
+143,301
| +15% | +$7.75M |
|
722
Cheniere Energy
CQP
$31.9B
| $62.1M | 0.02% |
2,071,229
+618,991
| +43% | +$19M |
|
|
STJ
723
DELISTED
St Jude Medical
STJ
| $62M | 0.02% |
947,314
+171,464
| +22% | +$11.4M |
|
724
Visteon
VC
$2.79B
| $61.9M | 0.02% |
642,347
-1,229,628
| -66% | -$123M |
|
725
Vanguard Global ex-US Real Estate ETF
VNQI
$3.52B
| $61.8M | 0.02% |
1,098,510
+265,141
| +32% | +$14.8M |
|
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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.