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 |
PPLI
People Inc
PPLI
|
+$558M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$550M |
| 3 |
GRUB
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
|
+$519M |
| 4 |
XYZ
Block Inc
XYZ
|
+$436M |
| 5 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$412M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.23B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.06B |
| 3 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$1.05B |
| 4 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$734M |
| 5 |
Union Pacific
UNP
|
+$571M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.53% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.36% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.14% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.65% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.4% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1026
HEICO Corp Class A
HEI.A
$36B
| $34.4M | 0.01% |
545,294
-104,765
| -16% | -$7.02M |
|
|
CY
1027
DELISTED
Cypress Semiconductor
CY
| $34.3M | 0.01% |
2,696,503
-177,134
| -6% | -$2.35M |
|
|
IBDM
1028
DELISTED
iShares iBonds Dec 2021 Term Corporate ETF
IBDM
| $34.3M | 0.01% |
1,407,923
+213,493
| +18% | +$5.18M |
|
1029
Bread Financial
BFH
$4.37B
| $34.1M | 0.01% |
284,365
-66,085
| -19% | -$10.4M |
|
1030
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
IONS
$8.6B
| $34.1M | 0.01% |
630,008
+476,560
| +311% | +$24.3M |
|
1031
Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund
NVG
$2.68B
| $34M | 0.01% |
2,434,007
+396,911
| +19% | +$5.45M |
|
|
AMED
1032
DELISTED
Amedisys
AMED
| $34M | 0.01% |
290,311
+72,041
| +33% | +$8.49M |
|
|
VAR
1033
DELISTED
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
VAR
| $34M | 0.01% |
299,936
-223,693
| -43% | -$25.6M |
|
|
SPR
1034
DELISTED
Spirit AeroSystems
SPR
| $34M | 0.01% |
471,333
-121,885
| -21% | -$9.89M |
|
|
PSXP
1035
DELISTED
PHILLIPS 66 PARTNERS LP
PSXP
| $34M | 0.01% |
806,688
+352,393
| +78% | +$17.1M |
|
|
IBDL
1036
DELISTED
iShares iBonds Dec 2020 Term Corporate ETF
IBDL
| $33.9M | 0.01% |
1,358,936
+211,548
| +18% | +$5.28M |
|
1037
DaVita
DVA
$15.4B
| $33.9M | 0.01% |
657,968
-196,540
| -23% | -$12.6M |
|
|
CPE
1038
DELISTED
Callon Petroleum Company
CPE
| $33.8M | 0.01% |
520,596
+458,627
| +740% | +$44.3M |
|
1039
iShares AAA-A Rated Corporate Bond ETF
QLTA
$1.24B
| $33.8M | 0.01% |
673,990
-48,380
| -7% | -$2.4M |
|
|
DNKN
1040
DELISTED
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
DNKN
| $33.7M | 0.01% |
524,986
+182,307
| +53% | +$13M |
|
1041
Banco Bradesco
BBD
$39.3B
| $33.5M | 0.01% |
5,409,284
+1,950,928
| +56% | +$11.3M |
|
|
EQM
1042
DELISTED
EQM Midstream Partners, LP
EQM
| $33.4M | 0.01% |
772,349
-114,645
| -13% | -$5.47M |
|
|
CXO
1043
DELISTED
CONCHO RESOURCES INC.
CXO
| $33.4M | 0.01% |
324,834
+104,902
| +48% | +$13.9M |
|
1044
Howmet Aerospace
HWM
$113B
| $33.3M | 0.01% |
2,578,017
-1,863,728
| -42% | -$29.1M |
|
1045
Tetra Tech
TTEK
$8.49B
| $33.3M | 0.01% |
3,215,805
+613,825
| +24% | +$7.61M |
|
1046
Invesco Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt ETF
PCY
$1.38B
| $33.2M | 0.01% |
1,258,115
+386,042
| +44% | +$10.1M |
|
1047
Goodyear
GT
$2B
| $33.2M | 0.01% |
1,625,656
-664,542
| -29% | -$14.4M |
|
1048
Radware
RDWR
$1.1B
| $33.2M | 0.01% |
1,460,887
+444,295
| +44% | +$10.3M |
|
|
GOOS
1049
Canada Goose Holdings
GOOS
$872M
| $33.2M | 0.01% |
758,682
+94,842
| +14% | +$5.28M |
|
1050
iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF
IDEV
$31.7B
| $33.1M | 0.01% |
678,183
+677,883
| +225,961% | +$35.3M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,016 positions worth $334B, down 16% from $400B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $11.7B in Q4 2018, closing 209 positions and reducing 3,412 holdings. Its most notable exit was Praxair Inc, an estimated $398M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, down from 13% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Linde worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 2,188,871 shares worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to People Inc in Q4 2018, an estimated $558M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.23B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Praxair Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $398M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $334B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 146 new positions and closed 209 in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $334B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.