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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SPN
1376
DELISTED
Superior Energy Services, Inc.
SPN
| $22M | 0.01% |
98,404
+18,766
| +24% | +$3.9M |
|
1377
Cinemark Holdings
CNK
$4.24B
| $22M | 0.01% |
487,192
+141,715
| +41% | +$5.6M |
|
|
NPI
1378
DELISTED
NUVEEN PREMIUN INC MUN FUND
NPI
| $21.9M | 0.01% |
1,564,055
+7,044
| +0.5% | +$98.7K |
|
1379
Helmerich & Payne
HP
$3.45B
| $21.9M | 0.01% |
321,996
-99,530
| -24% | -$6.51M |
|
|
CHI
1380
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund
CHI
$1.01B
| $21.9M | 0.01% |
1,687,291
+147,263
| +10% | +$1.92M |
|
|
IOC
1381
DELISTED
Interoil Corporation
IOC
| $21.8M | 0.01% |
472,486
+122,811
| +35% | +$5.26M |
|
|
OPPJ
1382
WisdomTree Trust WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund
OPPJ
$275M
| $21.8M | 0.01% |
1,281,128
-328,214
| -20% | -$5.24M |
|
1383
CNX Resources
CNX
$5.3B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
935,453
+244,365
| +35% | +$6.23M |
|
|
ANN
1384
DELISTED
ANN INC
ANN
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
528,648
+141,895
| +37% | +$5.19M |
|
1385
WisdomTree True Developed International Fund
DOL
$830M
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
444,806
-107,341
| -19% | -$5.19M |
|
1386
Constellium
CSTM
$3.76B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
1,066,690
+17,750
| +2% | +$333K |
|
1387
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.77B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
395,587
-90,372
| -19% | -$4.96M |
|
1388
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust
BIT
$698M
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
1,239,084
-587,717
| -32% | -$10.2M |
|
1389
AutoZone
AZO
$49.2B
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
31,696
-78,583
| -71% | -$49.4M |
|
1390
iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF
IMCB
$1.65B
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
561,728
+176,816
| +46% | +$6.63M |
|
1391
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund
FDT
$1.26B
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
425,888
+117,200
| +38% | +$5.76M |
|
1392
Citi Trends
CTRN
$555M
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
798,566
-95,354
| -11% | -$2.41M |
|
|
LHO
1393
DELISTED
LaSalle Hotel Properties
LHO
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
554,754
+130,973
| +31% | +$5.28M |
|
1394
iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF
ACWV
$3.32B
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
300,720
+2,271
| +0.8% | +$161K |
|
1395
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund
VTIP
$19.1B
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
444,816
+32,376
| +8% | +$1.57M |
|
|
CHY
1396
Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund
CHY
$1.01B
| $21.5M | 0.01% |
1,517,379
+162,717
| +12% | +$2.32M |
|
|
GAS
1397
DELISTED
AGL Resources Inc
GAS
| $21.5M | 0.01% |
432,543
-112,675
| -21% | -$5.85M |
|
1398
Hexcel
HXL
$7.79B
| $21.5M | 0.01% |
417,593
+89,001
| +27% | +$4.08M |
|
1399
Atmos Energy
ATO
$28.8B
| $21.4M | 0.01% |
387,732
+25,144
| +7% | +$1.38M |
|
|
SIX
1400
DELISTED
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
SIX
| $21.4M | 0.01% |
442,491
+104,703
| +31% | +$4.77M |
|
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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.