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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
976
Hain Celestial
HAIN
$45M
| $40.1M | 0.01% |
626,249
+179,762
| +40% | +$10.6M |
|
977
iShares Russell 3000 ETF
IWV
$19.6B
| $40M | 0.01% |
323,086
-59,594
| -16% | -$7.34M |
|
|
GRA
978
DELISTED
W.R. Grace & Co.
GRA
| $40M | 0.01% |
404,482
+62,273
| +18% | +$5.94M |
|
|
ZOES
979
DELISTED
Zoe's Kitchen, Inc.
ZOES
| $39.8M | 0.01% |
1,196,971
+9,388
| +0.8% | +$303K |
|
|
QUNR
980
DELISTED
Qunar Cayman Islands Limited
QUNR
| $39.8M | 0.01% |
964,067
+406,246
| +73% | +$12.4M |
|
|
KKD
981
DELISTED
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC
KKD
| $39.8M | 0.01% |
1,989,363
-108,623
| -5% | -$2.21M |
|
|
ONDK
982
DELISTED
On Deck Capital, Inc.
ONDK
| $39.7M | 0.01% |
1,865,430
+1,474,938
| +378% | +$27.8M |
|
|
CTRX
983
DELISTED
CATAMARAN CORP COM STK (CDA)
CTRX
| $39.7M | 0.01% |
665,975
+356,386
| +115% | +$18.1M |
|
|
GHL
984
DELISTED
Greenhill & Co., Inc.
GHL
| $39.6M | 0.01% |
999,175
-122,931
| -11% | -$4.81M |
|
|
NILE
985
DELISTED
Blue Nile, Inc.
NILE
| $39.5M | 0.01% |
1,240,788
-148,620
| -11% | -$4.65M |
|
|
INFO
986
DELISTED
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
| $39.4M | 0.01% |
1,464,900
+400
| +0% | +$10.6K |
|
|
HAPN
987
Happen Inc
HAPN
$2.21B
| $39.4M | 0.01% |
400,858
-122,077
| -23% | -$12.7M |
|
988
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
EFG
$16.6B
| $39.4M | 0.01% |
561,817
-39,363
| -7% | -$2.69M |
|
|
HTS
989
DELISTED
HATTERAS FINANCIAL CORP
HTS
| $39.3M | 0.01% |
2,166,024
-552,004
| -20% | -$10.1M |
|
990
Teleflex
TFX
$6.05B
| $39.3M | 0.01% |
325,516
-9,754
| -3% | -$1.13M |
|
|
THQ
991
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund
THQ
$777M
| $39.2M | 0.01% |
1,905,147
+279,087
| +17% | +$5.63M |
|
992
iShares Semiconductor ETF
SOXX
$41.7B
| $39.1M | 0.01% |
1,248,363
-463,125
| -27% | -$14.5M |
|
993
Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Revenue ETF
RWK
$1.31B
| $39M | 0.01% |
770,037
+105,807
| +16% | +$5.17M |
|
|
CRC
994
DELISTED
California Resources Corporation
CRC
| $38.9M | 0.01% |
511,446
+83,643
| +20% | +$5.12M |
|
|
BNFT
995
DELISTED
Benefitfocus, Inc.
BNFT
| $38.8M | 0.01% |
1,055,804
-134,377
| -11% | -$4.02M |
|
|
SGEN
996
DELISTED
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
| $38.8M | 0.01% |
1,096,681
-324,906
| -23% | -$11.1M |
|
997
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
AJG
$64.1B
| $38.5M | 0.01% |
823,457
-136,733
| -14% | -$6.39M |
|
998
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
VDC
$7.97B
| $38.3M | 0.01% |
301,492
+1,569
| +0.5% | +$199K |
|
|
IGR
999
CBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund
IGR
$709M
| $38.3M | 0.01% |
4,276,630
-299,543
| -7% | -$2.73M |
|
|
CEQP
1000
DELISTED
Crestwood Equity Partners LP
CEQP
| $38.2M | 0.01% |
637,181
+22,274
| +4% | +$1.5M |
|
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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.