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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1026
WisdomTree US SmallCap Earnings Fund
EES
$719M
| $36.7M | 0.01% |
1,301,877
+708,057
| +119% | +$19.3M |
|
|
OA
1027
DELISTED
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
| $36.6M | 0.01% |
477,741
-103,777
| -18% | -$9.81M |
|
1028
Wayfair
W
$11.2B
| $36.5M | 0.01% |
1,136,881
+220,219
| +24% | +$5.47M |
|
|
AOD
1029
abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund
AOD
$1.11B
| $36.5M | 0.01% |
4,093,490
+180,339
| +5% | +$1.58M |
|
1030
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF
HYLS
$1.61B
| $36.2M | 0.01% |
715,763
-8,757
| -1% | -$439K |
|
1031
PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund
PDI
$7.39B
| $36.2M | 0.01% |
1,246,919
+2,942
| +0.2% | +$87.6K |
|
|
FISV
1032
Fiserv Inc
FISV
$28.8B
| $36.1M | 0.01% |
910,190
-623,698
| -41% | -$23.8M |
|
1033
Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF
ASHR
$1.54B
| $36.1M | 0.01% |
865,898
+318,498
| +58% | +$11.7M |
|
1034
Tapestry
TPR
$30.8B
| $35.9M | 0.01% |
867,554
-437,714
| -34% | -$17.4M |
|
|
BIG
1035
DELISTED
Big Lots, Inc.
BIG
| $35.9M | 0.01% |
747,699
-63,985
| -8% | -$3.02M |
|
|
PXD
1036
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $35.9M | 0.01% |
219,622
-260,122
| -54% | -$40M |
|
1037
Xcel Energy
XEL
$48.8B
| $35.9M | 0.01% |
1,030,542
-680,771
| -40% | -$24.3M |
|
1038
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWU
$4.14B
| $35.9M | 0.01% |
995,643
-161,003
| -14% | -$5.92M |
|
1039
NetApp
NTAP
$35B
| $35.8M | 0.01% |
1,009,395
-319,806
| -24% | -$12.2M |
|
1040
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$40.3B
| $35.8M | 0.01% |
1,462,674
-187,444
| -11% | -$4.52M |
|
1041
Golar LNG
GLNG
$5B
| $35.7M | 0.01% |
1,073,329
+20,293
| +2% | +$650K |
|
1042
Nordic American Tanker
NAT
$1.38B
| $35.7M | 0.01% |
3,017,508
-13,899
| -0.5% | -$147K |
|
1043
HSBC
HSBC
$365B
| $35.5M | 0.01% |
945,617
-381,823
| -29% | -$14.9M |
|
1044
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF
IGV
$12.7B
| $35.4M | 0.01% |
1,843,645
-190,600
| -9% | -$3.59M |
|
1045
Liberty All-Star Equity Fund
USA
$1.79B
| $35.4M | 0.01% |
6,060,203
+455,007
| +8% | +$2.65M |
|
1046
Scotiabank
BNS
$107B
| $35.4M | 0.01% |
744,154
-49,116
| -6% | -$2.4M |
|
|
MMU
1047
Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund
MMU
$548M
| $35.3M | 0.01% |
2,489,319
-17,061
| -0.7% | -$238K |
|
1048
CBRE Group
CBRE
$42.5B
| $35.2M | 0.01% |
909,863
-628,134
| -41% | -$21.7M |
|
|
DCT
1049
DELISTED
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
DCT
| $35.2M | 0.01% |
1,015,159
+208,823
| +26% | +$7.54M |
|
1050
Transocean
RIG
$5.89B
| $35.2M | 0.01% |
2,397,181
-700,878
| -23% | -$11.4M |
|
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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.