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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MDVN
1176
DELISTED
MEDIVATION, INC.
MDVN
| $28.8M | 0.01% |
446,788
+128,322
| +40% | +$7.35M |
|
1177
TechnipFMC
FTI
$28.1B
| $28.8M | 0.01% |
1,046,045
+445,315
| +74% | +$13M |
|
1178
Strategy Inc
MSTR
$34.1B
| $28.8M | 0.01% |
1,702,490
+811,480
| +91% | +$13.7M |
|
1179
Adams Diversified Equity Fund
ADX
$3.13B
| $28.8M | 0.01% |
2,062,751
+142,222
| +7% | +$1.97M |
|
1180
Ralph Lauren
RL
$22.6B
| $28.8M | 0.01% |
218,892
+115,920
| +113% | +$17.2M |
|
1181
Cintas
CTAS
$81.9B
| $28.7M | 0.01% |
1,408,544
+51,068
| +4% | +$1.04M |
|
1182
Pentair
PNR
$10.4B
| $28.7M | 0.01% |
680,029
+199,770
| +42% | +$8.69M |
|
|
PRE
1183
DELISTED
PARTNERRE LTD
PRE
| $28.6M | 0.01% |
250,313
+108,667
| +77% | +$12.5M |
|
|
WCN
1184
Waste Connections
WCN
$42.2B
| $28.6M | 0.01% |
891,336
-827,976
| -48% | -$25.3M |
|
1185
Tenet Healthcare
THC
$20.5B
| $28.6M | 0.01% |
576,954
-60,750
| -10% | -$2.84M |
|
1186
ATI
ATI
$25.6B
| $28.5M | 0.01% |
951,060
+577,690
| +155% | +$18M |
|
1187
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
BBVA
$154B
| $28.4M | 0.01% |
2,982,785
+1,037,264
| +53% | +$9.32M |
|
1188
Parker-Hannifin
PH
$123B
| $28.4M | 0.01% |
239,414
+4,807
| +2% | +$583K |
|
|
ADVS
1189
DELISTED
Advent Software Inc
ADVS
| $28.4M | 0.01% |
643,118
+243,254
| +61% | +$10M |
|
1190
Sabre
SABR
$731M
| $28.4M | 0.01% |
1,167,198
+1,025,504
| +724% | +$22M |
|
|
EFII
1191
DELISTED
Electronics for Imaging
EFII
| $28.2M | 0.01% |
676,483
-31,842
| -4% | -$1.26M |
|
1192
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
VOX
$5.59B
| $28.2M | 0.01% |
326,037
+38,297
| +13% | +$3.32M |
|
|
CY
1193
DELISTED
Cypress Semiconductor
CY
| $28.1M | 0.01% |
1,993,021
+421,670
| +27% | +$6.25M |
|
1194
Ashland
ASH
$3.33B
| $27.9M | 0.01% |
448,098
+114,180
| +34% | +$6.91M |
|
1195
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust
BDJ
$1.73B
| $27.9M | 0.01% |
3,399,180
-55,783
| -2% | -$455K |
|
1196
Acuity Brands
AYI
$9.83B
| $27.9M | 0.01% |
165,765
+36,793
| +29% | +$5.77M |
|
1197
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF
HEZU
$570M
| $27.8M | 0.01% |
955,961
+939,830
| +5,826% | +$25.5M |
|
1198
Loews
L
$23.9B
| $27.7M | 0.01% |
677,689
+39,923
| +6% | +$1.62M |
|
1199
Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF
PCEF
$801M
| $27.6M | 0.01% |
1,159,313
+71,981
| +7% | +$1.71M |
|
|
PPO
1200
DELISTED
POLYPORE INTERNATIONAL, INC
PPO
| $27.6M | 0.01% |
468,589
+272,959
| +140% | +$14.1M |
|
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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.