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 |
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
|
+$828M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$788M |
| 3 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$771M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$719M |
| 5 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$571M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.57B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$967M |
| 3 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$455M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$401M |
| 5 |
GGP
GGP Inc.
GGP
|
+$384M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 13.16% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.53% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.25% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.98% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NFJ
776
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund
NFJ
$1.42B
| $67M | 0.02% |
5,114,457
+90,565
| +2% | +$1.17M |
|
777
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
EFG
$17B
| $66.9M | 0.02% |
835,035
+102,433
| +14% | +$8.17M |
|
778
Western Union
WU
$2.28B
| $66.8M | 0.02% |
3,503,948
-59,234
| -2% | -$1.15M |
|
779
Ameren
AEE
$30.3B
| $66.7M | 0.02% |
1,054,491
+235,626
| +29% | +$14.8M |
|
780
Quest Diagnostics
DGX
$25.6B
| $66.6M | 0.02% |
617,501
+301,621
| +95% | +$33.1M |
|
|
MNDT
781
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $66.6M | 0.02% |
3,918,306
+2,286,969
| +140% | +$36.6M |
|
782
Las Vegas Sands
LVS
$30.6B
| $66.6M | 0.02% |
1,121,989
-669,057
| -37% | -$44.9M |
|
783
F5
FFIV
$23.1B
| $66.5M | 0.02% |
333,634
-115,427
| -26% | -$21.1M |
|
784
WisdomTree US SmallCap Earnings Fund
EES
$741M
| $66.3M | 0.02% |
1,665,160
+3,961
| +0.2% | +$158K |
|
785
iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF
ISTB
$5.13B
| $66.2M | 0.02% |
1,351,422
+273,538
| +25% | +$13.4M |
|
786
CF Industries
CF
$18.2B
| $66.2M | 0.02% |
1,215,376
+561,606
| +86% | +$27.1M |
|
787
Dollar Tree
DLTR
$24.9B
| $66.1M | 0.02% |
810,992
+495,928
| +157% | +$43.5M |
|
788
Bread Financial
BFH
$4.48B
| $66.1M | 0.02% |
350,450
+188,495
| +116% | +$35.5M |
|
789
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$55.9B
| $65.9M | 0.02% |
487,171
+156,100
| +47% | +$19.9M |
|
790
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
RDVY
$25.5B
| $65.5M | 0.02% |
2,075,330
+188,320
| +10% | +$5.84M |
|
791
Huntington Bancshares
HBAN
$35.1B
| $65.4M | 0.02% |
4,381,407
+782,109
| +22% | +$12.2M |
|
792
Vail Resorts
MTN
$5.32B
| $65.4M | 0.02% |
238,162
+143,471
| +152% | +$41.3M |
|
793
Macy's
M
$6.83B
| $65.1M | 0.02% |
1,874,144
-920,695
| -33% | -$34.3M |
|
794
Hewlett Packard
HPE
$69.4B
| $65M | 0.02% |
3,986,983
-5,873,972
| -60% | -$94.1M |
|
795
PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund
STPZ
$516M
| $64.9M | 0.02% |
1,264,156
+16,134
| +1% | +$830K |
|
796
United Airlines
UAL
$41.7B
| $64.8M | 0.02% |
727,633
-201,004
| -22% | -$16.6M |
|
797
UDR
UDR
$12.4B
| $64.6M | 0.02% |
1,596,979
-332,320
| -17% | -$12.9M |
|
798
DXC Technology
DXC
$1.75B
| $64.5M | 0.02% |
689,488
+69,607
| +11% | +$6.16M |
|
|
VTA
799
DELISTED
INVESCO DYNAMIC CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FUND
VTA
| $64.3M | 0.02% |
5,606,737
+275,850
| +5% | +$3.17M |
|
800
Telus
TU
$15.1B
| $64.2M | 0.02% |
3,486,364
+771,658
| +28% | +$14.1M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,051 positions worth $400B, up 7.9% from $370B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 filing shows 207 new, 2,867 increased, 3,206 reduced and 165 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.57B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2018 buy was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Intuitive Surgical in Q3 2018, an estimated $828M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.57B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited GGP Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $384M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $400B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 207 new positions and closed 165 in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 7.9% quarter-over-quarter to $400B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.