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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1001
iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGLB
$2.62B
| $38.2M | 0.01% |
609,604
+91,834
| +18% | +$5.75M |
|
1002
Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1500 Small-Mid ETF
PRFZ
$2.77B
| $38.1M | 0.01% |
1,833,640
-236,610
| -11% | -$4.78M |
|
1003
Perrigo
PRGO
$1.4B
| $38.1M | 0.01% |
230,379
-20,651
| -8% | -$3.29M |
|
1004
Burlington
BURL
$23.2B
| $38.1M | 0.01% |
640,554
+446,127
| +229% | +$23.9M |
|
1005
State Street SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF
WIP
$473M
| $38M | 0.01% |
696,671
-172,964
| -20% | -$9.61M |
|
1006
iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF
SUB
$11.4B
| $37.9M | 0.01% |
358,532
-39,141
| -10% | -$4.15M |
|
|
MITL
1007
DELISTED
Mitel Networks Corporation
MITL
| $37.9M | 0.01% |
3,729,969
-888
| -0% | -$8.89K |
|
1008
Snap-on
SNA
$21.2B
| $37.8M | 0.01% |
257,376
+52,122
| +25% | +$7.33M |
|
1009
Tractor Supply
TSCO
$16.1B
| $37.8M | 0.01% |
2,221,785
+723,740
| +48% | +$12.1M |
|
|
TUP
1010
DELISTED
Tupperware Brands Corporation
TUP
| $37.8M | 0.01% |
547,159
+31,499
| +6% | +$2.13M |
|
|
ANDX
1011
DELISTED
Andeavor Logistics LP
ANDX
| $37.8M | 0.01% |
701,892
-273,635
| -28% | -$15.1M |
|
1012
RPM International
RPM
$13.7B
| $37.7M | 0.01% |
786,034
+298,400
| +61% | +$14.4M |
|
1013
Liberty Global Class A
LBTYA
$3.62B
| $37.6M | 0.01% |
886,437
+63,531
| +8% | +$2.65M |
|
1014
Invesco Senior Income Trust
VVR
$457M
| $37.5M | 0.01% |
7,915,702
+511,783
| +7% | +$2.36M |
|
1015
Textron
TXT
$14.7B
| $37.5M | 0.01% |
845,490
-273,343
| -24% | -$11.9M |
|
|
FTR
1016
DELISTED
Frontier Communications Corp.
FTR
| $37.5M | 0.01% |
354,390
+144,555
| +69% | +$16M |
|
1017
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
ACWI
$32.9B
| $37.3M | 0.01% |
621,908
-1,270,978
| -67% | -$75.5M |
|
1018
iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
USIG
$17.3B
| $37.3M | 0.01% |
657,370
+203,774
| +45% | +$11.5M |
|
1019
Bank of Montreal
BMO
$126B
| $37.2M | 0.01% |
620,725
-875
| -0.1% | -$54.3K |
|
1020
iShares Dow Jones US ETF
IYY
$2.95B
| $37.1M | 0.01% |
707,674
-10,984
| -2% | -$572K |
|
|
ETW
1021
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund
ETW
$1.03B
| $37.1M | 0.01% |
3,122,923
+95,196
| +3% | +$1.11M |
|
1022
Pinnacle West Capital
PNW
$12.2B
| $37M | 0.01% |
580,085
+208,156
| +56% | +$13.9M |
|
1023
Bunge Global
BG
$20.4B
| $36.8M | 0.01% |
446,844
-128,908
| -22% | -$11M |
|
|
STI
1024
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
| $36.8M | 0.01% |
895,399
-20,663
| -2% | -$837K |
|
1025
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust
BLW
$490M
| $36.7M | 0.01% |
2,325,022
+87,136
| +4% | +$1.37M |
|
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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.