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 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$2.7B |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.39B |
| 3 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$1.95B |
| 4 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$1.03B |
| 5 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.03B |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Trip.com Group
TCOM
|
+$546M |
| 2 |
KRFT
KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA)
KRFT
|
+$274M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF
KRE
|
+$273M |
| 4 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$257M |
| 5 |
Progressive
PGR
|
+$246M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 30.23% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.87% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.03% |
| 4 | Technology | 8.57% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.24% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
726
Best Buy
BBY
$18.7B
| $64.6M | 0.02% |
1,981,259
-180,097
| -8% | -$6.38M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
VTA
727
DELISTED
INVESCO DYNAMIC CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FUND
VTA
| $64.6M | 0.02% |
5,564,174
+622,385
| +13% | +$7.52M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
CPPL
728
DELISTED
Columbia Pipeline Partners LP
CPPL
| $64.4M | 0.02% |
2,554,976
-203,666
| -7% | -$5.47M |
2015 Q1
1 quarter
|
|
729
American Water Works
AWK
$26.2B
| $64.3M | 0.02% |
1,321,507
+9,309
| +0.7% | +$490K |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
730
Ameren
AEE
$29B
| $64.1M | 0.02% |
1,700,100
+202,639
| +14% | +$8.14M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
731
Nexstar Media Group
NXST
$4.94B
| $64M | 0.02% |
1,141,998
-35,275
| -3% | -$2.02M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
732
FTAI Aviation
FTAI
$16.8B
| $63.6M | 0.02% |
+4,107,343
| New | +$61.5M |
2015 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
733
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
JAZZ
$13.6B
| $63.5M | 0.02% |
360,371
-44,433
| -11% | -$7.98M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
734
MPLX
MPLX
$58.3B
| $63.3M | 0.02% |
886,349
-147,481
| -14% | -$10.9M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
735
DELISTED
U.S. SILICA HOLDINGS, INC.
SLCA
| $63.3M | 0.02% |
2,154,579
-1,148,978
| -35% | -$38.8M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
CPN
736
DELISTED
Calpine Corporation
CPN
| $63.2M | 0.02% |
3,515,813
-109,774
| -3% | -$2.29M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
737
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.81B
| $63.2M | 0.02% |
1,121,081
-25,052
| -2% | -$1.43M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
BPL
738
DELISTED
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
| $63.1M | 0.02% |
853,751
-621,188
| -42% | -$48.7M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
739
CF Industries
CF
$18.1B
| $63.1M | 0.02% |
981,902
-609,558
| -38% | -$37.1M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
740
Whirlpool
WHR
$1.8B
| $63M | 0.02% |
364,146
+16,666
| +5% | +$3.13M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
741
HF Sinclair
DINO
$22.7B
| $63M | 0.02% |
1,474,798
-496,607
| -25% | -$20.1M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
742
Consolidated Edison
ED
$40.5B
| $62.7M | 0.02% |
1,083,645
-18,701
| -2% | -$1.13M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
743
Cedar Fair
FUN
$915M
| $62.6M | 0.02% |
1,147,975
-143,492
| -11% | -$8.23M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
744
DELISTED
Seadrill Limited Common Stock
SDRL
| $62.3M | 0.02% |
22,494
+4,368
| +24% | +$14.1M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
745
PIMCO Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund
BOND
$8.55B
| $62.2M | 0.02% |
581,738
+40,824
| +8% | +$4.42M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
746
T. Rowe Price
TROW
$21.3B
| $61.8M | 0.02% |
794,780
-64,871
| -8% | -$5.24M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
747
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF
EWW
$1.43B
| $61.7M | 0.02% |
1,081,060
+111,450
| +11% | +$6.59M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
|
WFT
748
DELISTED
Weatherford International plc
WFT
| $61.7M | 0.02% |
5,028,027
+866,072
| +21% | +$12M |
2014 Q3
3 quarters
|
|
749
DELISTED
Tallgrass Energy, LP Class A Shares
TGE
| $61.5M | 0.02% |
+1,914,192
| New | +$60.9M |
2015 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
750
Armstrong World Industries
AWI
$6.91B
| $61.5M | 0.02% |
1,153,561
+348,992
| +43% | +$19.5M |
2013 Q2
8 quarters
|
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Morgan Stanley held 7,065 positions worth $289B, up 6.3% from $272B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 12% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley deployed $19B of net new capital in Q2 2015, opening 213 new positions and adding to 3,439 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was EQGP Holdings, LP: 2,862,984 shares worth $97.3M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 30% of assets, up from 30% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Trip.com Group, an estimated $546M trimmed.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q2 2015 buy was EQGP Holdings, LP: 2,862,984 shares worth $97.3M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Express Scripts Holding Company in Q2 2015, an estimated $2.7B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was Trip.com Group, cutting an estimated $546M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited LORILLARD INC COM STK in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $162M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 12% of its $289B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Morgan Stanley opened 213 new positions and closed 120 in Q2 2015.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 6.3% quarter-over-quarter to $289B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 12 Aug 2015.