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 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.27B |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$1.23B |
| 3 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$710M |
| 4 |
ATVI
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
|
+$662M |
| 5 |
Abbott
ABT
|
+$459M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.33B |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$932M |
| 3 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$833M |
| 4 |
MPLX
MPLX
|
+$616M |
| 5 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$593M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 11.4% |
| 2 | Financials | 10.07% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.39% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 7.69% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 6.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1376
Visteon
VC
$2.79B
| $27.4M | 0.01% |
249,013
+38,425
| +18% | +$4.81M |
|
|
NEWR
1377
DELISTED
New Relic, Inc.
NEWR
| $27.4M | 0.01% |
370,273
+58,553
| +19% | +$3.92M |
|
1378
iShares US Healthcare Providers ETF
IHF
$1.21B
| $27.4M | 0.01% |
866,275
+138,440
| +19% | +$4.5M |
|
1379
Invitation Homes
INVH
$17.7B
| $27.3M | 0.01% |
1,196,750
-2,984,460
| -71% | -$66.2M |
|
1380
NGL Energy Partners
NGL
$2.05B
| $27.3M | 0.01% |
2,483,823
+73,450
| +3% | +$1.01M |
|
1381
WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Fund
DIM
$167M
| $27.3M | 0.01% |
397,040
+78,848
| +25% | +$5.53M |
|
1382
Ryder
R
$9.83B
| $27.2M | 0.01% |
374,248
+46,618
| +14% | +$3.76M |
|
|
AIFU
1383
AIFU Inc
AIFU
$206M
| $27.2M | 0.01% |
2,519
+257
| +11% | +$2.93M |
|
1384
Assured Guaranty
AGO
$3.66B
| $27.2M | 0.01% |
752,083
-550,216
| -42% | -$19.4M |
|
1385
UGI
UGI
$7.74B
| $27.2M | 0.01% |
612,658
+52,005
| +9% | +$2.33M |
|
1386
Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF
PZA
$4.22B
| $27.2M | 0.01% |
1,081,401
-5,193
| -0.5% | -$131K |
|
|
IPG
1387
DELISTED
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
| $27.1M | 0.01% |
1,178,505
+454,042
| +63% | +$10.2M |
|
1388
Blackbaud
BLKB
$1.94B
| $27.1M | 0.01% |
266,232
+13,189
| +5% | +$1.32M |
|
1389
Dolby
DLB
$5.51B
| $27M | 0.01% |
425,229
+252,228
| +146% | +$16.2M |
|
|
BGB
1390
Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund
BGB
$499M
| $27M | 0.01% |
1,701,760
-31,421
| -2% | -$497K |
|
1391
Monolithic Power Systems
MPWR
$70.1B
| $27M | 0.01% |
233,396
+10,019
| +4% | +$1.19M |
|
1392
Olin
OLN
$2.11B
| $27M | 0.01% |
888,406
+133,715
| +18% | +$4.55M |
|
1393
Nordson
NDSN
$16.6B
| $27M | 0.01% |
197,970
+90,946
| +85% | +$12.9M |
|
1394
WisdomTree US LargeCap Fund
EPS
$1.59B
| $27M | 0.01% |
887,856
+12,614
| +1% | +$398K |
|
1395
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
VOX
$5.59B
| $26.9M | 0.01% |
321,600
-64,892
| -17% | -$5.75M |
|
1396
iShares Morningstar Growth ETF
ILCG
$3.11B
| $26.9M | 0.01% |
820,230
-8,310
| -1% | -$276K |
|
1397
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund
UTF
$3.11B
| $26.9M | 0.01% |
1,254,348
-7,443
| -0.6% | -$166K |
|
1398
Hormel Foods
HRL
$13.8B
| $26.8M | 0.01% |
782,228
-725,254
| -48% | -$24.6M |
|
1399
Spectrum Brands
SPB
$2.04B
| $26.8M | 0.01% |
258,174
-143,429
| -36% | -$15.4M |
|
1400
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
BST
$1.61B
| $26.8M | 0.01% |
900,408
-43,062
| -5% | -$1.26M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Morgan Stanley held 6,930 positions worth $360B, down 1.4% from $365B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q1 2018: portfolio turnover was 4.7%. Morgan Stanley opened 170 new positions and exited 155, leaving the 6,930-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 11% of assets, up from 11% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2018 buy was Nutrien: 1,554,481 shares worth $73.5M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to iShares Russell 2000 ETF in Q1 2018, an estimated $1.27B increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.33B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Juno Therapeutics, Inc. in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $86M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $360B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 170 new positions and closed 155 in Q1 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 1.4% quarter-over-quarter to $360B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 14 May 2018.