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 | Miscellaneous | 30.41% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.37% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.35% |
| 4 | Technology | 9.04% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.87% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76
iShares S&P 500 Value ETF
IVE
$49.3B
| $759M | 0.27% |
8,575,257
+310,656
| +4% | +$27.8M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
77
RTX Corp
RTX
$251B
| $755M | 0.27% |
12,483,211
+1,795,033
| +17% | +$109M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
78
Prudential Financial
PRU
$39B
| $755M | 0.27% |
9,270,281
+303,380
| +3% | +$25.1M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
79
NextEra Energy
NEE
$161B
| $749M | 0.27% |
28,833,664
+254,008
| +0.9% | +$6.43M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
80
Comcast
CMCSA
$73.3B
| $726M | 0.26% |
25,714,870
-1,736,714
| -6% | -$52.3M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
81
Crown Castle
CCI
$33.9B
| $721M | 0.26% |
8,341,474
-566,657
| -6% | -$48.1M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
82
McDonald's
MCD
$166B
| $706M | 0.26% |
5,971,939
+362,294
| +6% | +$40.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
83
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.16B
| $702M | 0.25% |
9,345,682
+441,358
| +5% | +$33M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
84
Medtronic
MDT
$113B
| $700M | 0.25% |
9,095,598
+979,589
| +12% | +$73.7M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
85
First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF
FV
$3.89B
| $689M | 0.25% |
29,340,896
+1,203,458
| +4% | +$27.9M |
2014 Q1
7 quarters
|
|
86
Coca-Cola
KO
$379B
| $678M | 0.25% |
15,781,727
+553,607
| +4% | +$23.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
87
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF
VUG
$237B
| $678M | 0.25% |
38,214,786
+494,724
| +1% | +$8.86M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
MJN
88
DELISTED
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
MJN
| $677M | 0.25% |
8,571,671
-1,337,644
| -13% | -$105M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
89
Merck
MRK
$359B
| $674M | 0.24% |
13,364,169
+890,953
| +7% | +$44.9M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
90
Williams Companies
WMB
$88.9B
| $663M | 0.24% |
25,803,064
+2,161,465
| +9% | +$75.5M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
91
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
$27.6B
| $643M | 0.23% |
5,637,697
+953,550
| +20% | +$110M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
MHFI
92
DELISTED
MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM
MHFI
| $640M | 0.23% |
6,494,782
-1,312,204
| -17% | -$124M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
93
AbbVie
ABBV
$489B
| $634M | 0.23% |
10,695,868
-8,555,771
| -44% | -$493M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
ATHN
94
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
| $632M | 0.23% |
3,927,997
+131,022
| +3% | +$20.2M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
95
Public Storage
PSA
$54.2B
| $630M | 0.23% |
2,542,006
-393,578
| -13% | -$92.1M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
96
Cisco
CSCO
$467B
| $627M | 0.23% |
23,106,557
-794,604
| -3% | -$21.9M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
97
JD.com
JD
$36.6B
| $627M | 0.23% |
19,419,419
-430,446
| -2% | -$12.7M |
2014 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
98
iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB
$10.9B
| $622M | 0.23% |
5,512,134
-2,306,283
| -29% | -$250M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
99
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
IJH
$123B
| $620M | 0.22% |
22,263,060
+643,610
| +3% | +$18.4M |
2013 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
100
The Kraft Heinz Company
KHC
$26.4B
| $618M | 0.22% |
8,497,008
+944,647
| +13% | +$69.7M |
2015 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
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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, 2,972 increased, 3,192 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 Miscellaneous at 30% of assets, down from 33% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- 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.