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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$1.74B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.44B |
| 3 |
RAI
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
|
+$884M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$491M |
| 5 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$414M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$7.5B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.87B |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$1.58B |
| 4 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$859M |
| 5 |
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
|
+$502M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 9.19% |
| 2 | Financials | 9.14% |
| 3 | Technology | 8.77% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 7.62% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 6.97% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
751
HSBC
HSBC
$370B
| $52.9M | 0.02% |
1,504,502
+66,155
| +5% | +$2.34M |
|
752
Amphenol
APH
$201B
| $52.8M | 0.02% |
4,041,296
+166,608
| +4% | +$2.23M |
|
|
CEB
753
DELISTED
CEB Inc.
CEB
| $52.6M | 0.02% |
857,058
+219,931
| +35% | +$15.6M |
|
754
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
$28B
| $52.6M | 0.02% |
3,985,270
+106,359
| +3% | +$1.5M |
|
755
Guidewire Software
GWRE
$13.1B
| $52.6M | 0.02% |
873,709
-31,448
| -3% | -$1.82M |
|
|
SAFE
756
Safehold
SAFE
$1.18B
| $52.5M | 0.02% |
920,368
+23,994
| +3% | +$1.47M |
|
|
ALXN
757
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $52.5M | 0.02% |
275,158
-398,220
| -59% | -$69.6M |
|
758
Dollar Tree
DLTR
$24.9B
| $52.1M | 0.02% |
675,307
+74,900
| +12% | +$5.24M |
|
759
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF
IGV
$13.8B
| $52.1M | 0.02% |
2,511,615
+740,275
| +42% | +$15.3M |
|
760
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.36B
| $52.1M | 0.02% |
346,204
+110,078
| +47% | +$19.1M |
|
761
WisdomTree US MidCap Fund
EZM
$950M
| $52.1M | 0.02% |
1,793,535
-268,938
| -13% | -$8.06M |
|
762
Transocean
RIG
$5.7B
| $51.9M | 0.02% |
4,196,116
-477,290
| -10% | -$6.88M |
|
|
HES
763
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $51.7M | 0.02% |
1,067,265
-138,624
| -11% | -$7.87M |
|
764
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
AJG
$63.7B
| $51.6M | 0.02% |
1,260,700
+298,429
| +31% | +$12.8M |
|
765
Bank of Montreal
BMO
$126B
| $51.6M | 0.02% |
914,393
+166,498
| +22% | +$9.58M |
|
|
ANDX
766
DELISTED
Andeavor Logistics LP
ANDX
| $51.3M | 0.02% |
1,020,086
-242,697
| -19% | -$12.3M |
|
|
BRW
767
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund
BRW
$337M
| $51.2M | 0.02% |
5,063,096
-259,300
| -5% | -$2.6M |
|
768
COPT Defense Properties
CDP
$4.26B
| $51.2M | 0.02% |
2,345,076
+202,147
| +9% | +$4.49M |
|
|
CHL
769
DELISTED
China Mobile Limited
CHL
| $50.9M | 0.02% |
903,633
+300,783
| +50% | +$17.7M |
|
770
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund
RQI
$1.7B
| $50.6M | 0.02% |
4,141,277
+265,818
| +7% | +$3.07M |
|
771
Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF
PTLC
$3.31B
| $50.6M | 0.02% |
2,193,725
+35,623
| +2% | +$834K |
|
772
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP
$42.1B
| $50.5M | 0.02% |
542,108
-364,631
| -40% | -$32.3M |
|
773
Edgewell Personal Care
EPC
$1.27B
| $50.5M | 0.02% |
644,451
+545,368
| +550% | +$44.2M |
|
|
MRO
774
DELISTED
Marathon Oil Corporation
MRO
| $50.5M | 0.02% |
4,011,638
+215,921
| +6% | +$3.63M |
|
775
Yelp
YELP
$1.47B
| $50.5M | 0.02% |
1,752,462
+259,575
| +17% | +$6.82M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Morgan Stanley held 7,145 positions worth $276B, up 2.1% from $271B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q4 2015 filing shows 406 new, 2,973 increased, 3,194 reduced and 176 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 47,024,460 shares worth $1.83B. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $7.5B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 9.2% of assets, up from 9.1% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 47,024,460 shares worth $1.83B.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Apple in Q4 2015, an estimated $1.44B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $7.5B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited SIGMA - ALDRICH CORP in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $348M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $276B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Morgan Stanley opened 406 new positions and closed 176 in Q4 2015.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 2.1% quarter-over-quarter to $276B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 9 Feb 2016.