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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MNK
726
DELISTED
MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
MNK
| $61.5M | 0.02% |
485,345
-92,635
| -16% | -$10.6M |
|
727
iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF
EFAV
$5.34B
| $61.4M | 0.02% |
932,391
+232,215
| +33% | +$15M |
|
|
CXP
728
DELISTED
COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CXP
| $61.4M | 0.02% |
2,271,350
+408,536
| +22% | +$10.5M |
|
729
ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury ETF
TBF
$87.9M
| $61.3M | 0.02% |
2,556,217
-117,230
| -4% | -$2.83M |
|
730
Republic Services
RSG
$64.8B
| $61.3M | 0.02% |
1,511,779
+298,834
| +25% | +$12.2M |
|
731
Masco
MAS
$14.1B
| $61M | 0.02% |
2,601,036
-270,562
| -9% | -$6.14M |
|
732
iShares MSCI China ETF
MCHI
$6.32B
| $61M | 0.02% |
1,119,462
+979,687
| +701% | +$50.7M |
|
733
Guidewire Software
GWRE
$12.6B
| $61M | 0.02% |
1,159,645
-147,989
| -11% | -$7.66M |
|
|
BRW
734
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund
BRW
$336M
| $60.8M | 0.02% |
5,489,806
+587,298
| +12% | +$6.33M |
|
|
BID
735
DELISTED
Sotheby's
BID
| $60.7M | 0.02% |
1,436,847
+7,069
| +0.5% | +$302K |
|
736
Five Below
FIVE
$12B
| $60.7M | 0.02% |
1,705,906
-259,186
| -13% | -$8.66M |
|
737
State Street
STT
$50.6B
| $60.6M | 0.02% |
824,278
-191,787
| -19% | -$14.4M |
|
738
BBVA Argentina
BBAR
$3.87B
| $60.6M | 0.02% |
2,967,283
+1,130,833
| +62% | +$19.1M |
|
|
SXCP
739
DELISTED
SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P.
SXCP
| $60.5M | 0.02% |
2,843,972
+351,882
| +14% | +$8.63M |
|
|
OKS
740
DELISTED
Oneok Partners LP
OKS
| $60.4M | 0.02% |
1,479,028
+102,134
| +7% | +$4.27M |
|
741
Steel Dynamics
STLD
$36B
| $60.4M | 0.02% |
3,004,624
+269,840
| +10% | +$5.03M |
|
742
Stratasys
SSYS
$679M
| $60.2M | 0.02% |
1,140,873
-2,096,091
| -65% | -$139M |
|
743
Banco Santander
SAN
$201B
| $60M | 0.02% |
8,488,439
-3,479,187
| -29% | -$23.5M |
|
|
WUBA
744
DELISTED
58.com Inc
WUBA
| $60M | 0.02% |
1,134,339
+400,539
| +55% | +$16.9M |
|
|
SAFE
745
Safehold
SAFE
$1.16B
| $60M | 0.02% |
947,664
+89,979
| +10% | +$5.77M |
|
746
Suncor Energy
SU
$79.4B
| $59.8M | 0.02% |
2,046,044
-34,734
| -2% | -$1.03M |
|
747
PIMCO Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund
BOND
$8.37B
| $59.6M | 0.02% |
540,914
+147,407
| +37% | +$16.1M |
|
748
CME Group
CME
$96.3B
| $59.6M | 0.02% |
628,782
+68,368
| +12% | +$6.33M |
|
749
DigitalBridge
DBRG
$2.93B
| $59.5M | 0.02% |
637,775
+97,397
| +18% | +$8.83M |
|
750
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
BNDX
$81.9B
| $59.5M | 0.02% |
1,100,691
+366,446
| +50% | +$19.7M |
|
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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.