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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1B |
| 2 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$544M |
| 3 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$509M |
| 4 |
KMP
KINDER MORGAN ENER PNTRS L.P.
KMP
|
+$503M |
| 5 |
Capri Holdings
CPRI
|
+$469M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$771M |
| 2 |
Motorola Solutions
MSI
|
+$638M |
| 3 |
Carter's
CRI
|
+$446M |
| 4 |
Dollar Tree
DLTR
|
+$430M |
| 5 |
TXI
TEXAS INDUSTRIES INC
TXI
|
+$384M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 8.95% |
| 2 | Financials | 8.74% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 8.55% |
| 4 | Energy | 7.45% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.18% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1226
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust
BDJ
$1.73B
| $26.2M | 0.01% |
3,196,087
-150,358
| -4% | -$1.25M |
|
|
BMR
1227
DELISTED
BIOMED REALTY TRUST INC
BMR
| $26.2M | 0.01% |
1,297,345
+123,979
| +11% | +$2.69M |
|
1228
First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund
QABA
$93.2M
| $26.2M | 0.01% |
772,118
+172,249
| +29% | +$5.99M |
|
1229
Pinnacle West Capital
PNW
$12.2B
| $26.1M | 0.01% |
478,230
-54,233
| -10% | -$3.02M |
|
1230
Cenovus Energy
CVE
$55.7B
| $26.1M | 0.01% |
971,988
+162,599
| +20% | +$4.96M |
|
|
SEE
1231
DELISTED
Sealed Air
SEE
| $26.1M | 0.01% |
748,556
-17,730
| -2% | -$614K |
|
1232
Amdocs
DOX
$5.92B
| $26M | 0.01% |
567,741
+71,249
| +14% | +$3.34M |
|
1233
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund
HYT
$1.36B
| $26M | 0.01% |
2,197,420
+368,190
| +20% | +$4.43M |
|
1234
American Homes 4 Rent
AMH
$12B
| $25.9M | 0.01% |
1,533,074
+226,252
| +17% | +$4.04M |
|
|
SCHW
1235
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$183B
| $25.9M | 0.01% |
879,944
+189,360
| +27% | +$5.36M |
|
|
TE
1236
DELISTED
TECO ENERGY INC
TE
| $25.8M | 0.01% |
1,487,066
+234,123
| +19% | +$4.14M |
|
|
ARRS
1237
DELISTED
ARRIS International plc Ordinary Shares
ARRS
| $25.8M | 0.01% |
908,784
+47,789
| +6% | +$1.49M |
|
1238
ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
VIXY
$201M
| $25.7M | 0.01% |
773
+718
| +1,305% | +$22.1M |
|
1239
WisdomTree US Total Dividend Fund
DTD
$1.65B
| $25.7M | 0.01% |
719,598
+494,506
| +220% | +$17.7M |
|
1240
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
$22.5B
| $25.7M | 0.01% |
1,069,494
-251,248
| -19% | -$6.17M |
|
|
SPLS
1241
DELISTED
Staples Inc
SPLS
| $25.6M | 0.01% |
2,118,562
-158,122
| -7% | -$1.85M |
|
1242
Nuveen Municipal Value Fund
NUV
$1.92B
| $25.6M | 0.01% |
2,718,892
-29,124
| -1% | -$274K |
|
1243
Western Union
WU
$1.98B
| $25.6M | 0.01% |
1,595,030
+247,399
| +18% | +$4.26M |
|
|
MWV
1244
DELISTED
MEADWESTVACO CORP
MWV
| $25.5M | 0.01% |
623,885
+305,694
| +96% | +$13.1M |
|
|
NFX
1245
DELISTED
Newfield Exploration
NFX
| $25.5M | 0.01% |
688,525
+401,122
| +140% | +$16.6M |
|
|
IGD
1246
Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund
IGD
$517M
| $25.5M | 0.01% |
2,720,046
+719,077
| +36% | +$6.88M |
|
1247
PTC
PTC
$15.8B
| $25.4M | 0.01% |
688,527
+375,551
| +120% | +$14.4M |
|
1248
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
VOX
$5.59B
| $25.3M | 0.01% |
289,896
-6,621
| -2% | -$583K |
|
1249
Invesco DB Agriculture Fund
DBA
$1.23B
| $25.3M | 0.01% |
989,931
-58,873
| -6% | -$1.54M |
|
|
VNR
1250
DELISTED
Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC
VNR
| $25.3M | 0.01% |
919,671
-51,448
| -5% | -$1.55M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Morgan Stanley held 6,975 positions worth $260B, up 1.9% from $255B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 12% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley deployed $8.05B of net new capital in Q3 2014, opening 212 new positions and adding to 3,126 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Alibaba: 5,664,434 shares worth $503M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 9% of assets, up from 8.7% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, an estimated $771M trimmed.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2014 buy was Alibaba: 5,664,434 shares worth $503M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q3 2014, an estimated $1B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, cutting an estimated $771M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited TEXAS INDUSTRIES INC in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $384M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 12% of its $260B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Morgan Stanley opened 212 new positions and closed 143 in Q3 2014.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 1.9% quarter-over-quarter to $260B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 14 Nov 2014.