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 |
PPLI
People Inc
PPLI
|
+$558M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$550M |
| 3 |
GRUB
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
|
+$519M |
| 4 |
XYZ
Block Inc
XYZ
|
+$436M |
| 5 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$412M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.23B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.06B |
| 3 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$1.05B |
| 4 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$734M |
| 5 |
Union Pacific
UNP
|
+$571M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.53% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.36% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.14% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.65% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.4% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
701
DTE Energy
DTE
$29.5B
| $64.7M | 0.02% |
689,514
-217,285
| -24% | -$21.2M |
|
702
McKesson
MCK
$100B
| $64.5M | 0.02% |
584,044
-80,340
| -12% | -$10M |
|
703
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$65.3B
| $64.5M | 0.02% |
228,491
-289,570
| -56% | -$86.1M |
|
704
Vanguard Global ex-US Real Estate ETF
VNQI
$3.52B
| $64.1M | 0.02% |
1,223,925
-252,478
| -17% | -$13.6M |
|
|
VIAB
705
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class B
VIAB
| $64M | 0.02% |
2,488,944
+20,250
| +0.8% | +$624K |
|
706
WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund
WTMF
$245M
| $63.8M | 0.02% |
1,645,474
+415,213
| +34% | +$16.7M |
|
707
Atara Biotherapeutics
ATRA
$75.5M
| $63.6M | 0.02% |
73,226
-2,379
| -3% | -$2.21M |
|
708
Banco Santander
SAN
$201B
| $63.6M | 0.02% |
14,807,444
+3,017,786
| +26% | +$13.7M |
|
709
CubeSmart
CUBE
$9.39B
| $63.4M | 0.02% |
2,209,691
+8,297
| +0.4% | +$244K |
|
710
Expeditors International
EXPD
$22B
| $63.4M | 0.02% |
930,739
-126,253
| -12% | -$8.87M |
|
711
NetApp
NTAP
$35B
| $63.3M | 0.02% |
1,060,548
-133,529
| -11% | -$9.6M |
|
712
Healthpeak Properties
DOC
$15.1B
| $63.2M | 0.02% |
2,262,692
-2,415,465
| -52% | -$66.9M |
|
713
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CM
$108B
| $63.1M | 0.02% |
1,693,222
-214,116
| -11% | -$9.11M |
|
|
USG
714
DELISTED
Usg
USG
| $63M | 0.02% |
1,477,220
+1,012,828
| +218% | +$43.3M |
|
715
Arista Networks
ANET
$227B
| $62.9M | 0.02% |
4,778,208
-3,232,896
| -40% | -$46.4M |
|
716
Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF
GCOW
$3.41B
| $62.9M | 0.02% |
2,252,775
-31,496
| -1% | -$927K |
|
717
iShares US Telecommunications ETF
IYZ
$1.2B
| $62.8M | 0.02% |
2,382,135
+676,885
| +40% | +$19M |
|
718
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$4.06B
| $62.8M | 0.02% |
3,024,552
+182,260
| +6% | +$4.59M |
|
719
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners
BIP
$19.2B
| $62.7M | 0.02% |
3,052,584
+502,275
| +20% | +$11.5M |
|
720
PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund
STPZ
$506M
| $62.7M | 0.02% |
1,232,700
-31,456
| -2% | -$1.6M |
|
721
ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged
IGHG
$330M
| $62.5M | 0.02% |
878,534
-350,213
| -29% | -$25.8M |
|
722
Cardinal Health
CAH
$53.9B
| $62.3M | 0.02% |
1,396,912
+264,282
| +23% | +$13.8M |
|
|
DHC
723
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
$2.15B
| $61.9M | 0.02% |
5,281,915
-1,765,061
| -25% | -$26.2M |
|
724
Verisk Analytics
VRSK
$25.4B
| $61.6M | 0.02% |
564,730
-105,274
| -16% | -$12.3M |
|
725
Dell
DELL
$262B
| $61.6M | 0.02% |
2,485,540
-1,002,767
| -29% | -$27.5M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,016 positions worth $334B, down 16% from $400B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $11.7B in Q4 2018, closing 209 positions and reducing 3,412 holdings. Its most notable exit was Praxair Inc, an estimated $398M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, down from 13% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Linde worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 2,188,871 shares worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to People Inc in Q4 2018, an estimated $558M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.23B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Praxair Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $398M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $334B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 146 new positions and closed 209 in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $334B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.