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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG
$112B
| $744M | 0.22% |
7,590,755
+956,438
| +14% | +$99.7M |
|
102
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCSH
$44.8B
| $743M | 0.22% |
9,534,765
-1,164,916
| -11% | -$90.6M |
|
103
Comcast
CMCSA
$84B
| $737M | 0.22% |
21,657,570
+3,004,551
| +16% | +$110M |
|
104
PayPal
PYPL
$49.3B
| $714M | 0.21% |
8,496,087
-1,954,881
| -19% | -$163M |
|
105
Costco
COST
$423B
| $707M | 0.21% |
3,472,633
-621,335
| -15% | -$139M |
|
106
EPAM Systems
EPAM
$5.42B
| $707M | 0.21% |
6,092,005
+298,316
| +5% | +$36.6M |
|
107
Citigroup
C
$222B
| $700M | 0.21% |
13,441,179
-3,166,461
| -19% | -$201M |
|
108
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
BSV
$44.7B
| $697M | 0.21% |
8,869,414
+117,328
| +1% | +$9.15M |
|
109
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
TIP
$14.5B
| $686M | 0.21% |
6,260,413
-516,925
| -8% | -$56.4M |
|
110
Goldman Sachs
GS
$302B
| $673M | 0.2% |
4,027,070
+769,586
| +24% | +$155M |
|
111
American Tower
AMT
$81.3B
| $670M | 0.2% |
4,233,471
+117,206
| +3% | +$18.3M |
|
112
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
$115B
| $665M | 0.2% |
21,460,784
-1,602,192
| -7% | -$54.2M |
|
113
CVS Health
CVS
$134B
| $664M | 0.2% |
10,130,167
+1,111,929
| +12% | +$83M |
|
114
First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF
FTSM
$6.51B
| $663M | 0.2% |
11,080,488
+3,765,279
| +51% | +$226M |
|
115
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
RSP
$97.2B
| $653M | 0.2% |
7,147,042
+160,737
| +2% | +$15.9M |
|
|
ATVI
116
DELISTED
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
| $644M | 0.19% |
13,836,744
-8,408,832
| -38% | -$503M |
|
117
Crown Castle
CCI
$33.4B
| $632M | 0.19% |
5,817,137
+348,605
| +6% | +$38.3M |
|
118
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
IWO
$14.4B
| $626M | 0.19% |
3,727,406
+402,723
| +12% | +$75.1M |
|
119
DexCom
DXCM
$28.8B
| $625M | 0.19% |
20,865,980
-1,047,220
| -5% | -$33.2M |
|
120
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
$39.2B
| $609M | 0.18% |
21,246,860
-2,156,126
| -9% | -$72.1M |
|
121
Martin Marietta Materials
MLM
$32.4B
| $596M | 0.18% |
3,468,598
-197,248
| -5% | -$35M |
|
122
State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLI
$32.5B
| $596M | 0.18% |
9,247,434
+1,995,653
| +28% | +$141M |
|
123
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$45.6B
| $594M | 0.18% |
2,702,690
-137,861
| -5% | -$32M |
|
|
ATHN
124
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
| $593M | 0.18% |
4,492,887
-147,128
| -3% | -$18.8M |
|
125
Vanguard Total Bond Market
BND
$158B
| $583M | 0.17% |
7,358,657
-1,131,994
| -13% | -$88.5M |
|
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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.