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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CXA
1426
DELISTED
SPDR NUVEEN BARCLAYS CALIF MUN BD ETF
CXA
| $20.7M | 0.01% |
857,544
+24,518
| +3% | +$592K |
|
1427
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF
VONG
$42.8B
| $20.6M | 0.01% |
812,572
+162,912
| +25% | +$4.08M |
|
|
AM
1428
DELISTED
ANTERO MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP
AM
| $20.6M | 0.01% |
851,015
-325,220
| -28% | -$7.91M |
|
1429
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners
BIP
$19.2B
| $20.5M | 0.01% |
1,135,315
+67,445
| +6% | +$1.18M |
|
1430
Penske Automotive Group
PAG
$14.3B
| $20.5M | 0.01% |
398,431
+123,664
| +45% | +$6.1M |
|
|
WPX
1431
DELISTED
WPX Energy, Inc.
WPX
| $20.5M | 0.01% |
1,874,435
-307,637
| -14% | -$3.52M |
|
|
QEPM
1432
DELISTED
QEP MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP UIT REPSTG LTD PARTSP INT (DE)
QEPM
| $20.5M | 0.01% |
1,306,171
+2,089
| +0.2% | +$33.2K |
|
1433
State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF
XME
$3.87B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
751,884
-333,860
| -31% | -$9.4M |
|
|
MPT
1434
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
$2.77B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
1,386,050
-142,706
| -9% | -$2.12M |
|
|
NUAN
1435
DELISTED
Nuance Communications, Inc.
NUAN
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
1,643,048
-786,254
| -32% | -$9.49M |
|
1436
VanEck Agribusiness ETF
MOO
$972M
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
380,524
-57,980
| -13% | -$3.13M |
|
1437
iShares Global Healthcare ETF
IXJ
$4.07B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
378,240
-83,676
| -18% | -$4.39M |
|
1438
Leggett & Platt
LEG
$1.34B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
442,273
-167,756
| -27% | -$7.48M |
|
1439
Extra Space Storage
EXR
$31.3B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
301,577
-119,322
| -28% | -$7.83M |
|
|
RYL
1440
DELISTED
RYLAND GROUP INC
RYL
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
417,885
+138,762
| +50% | +$5.94M |
|
1441
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CM
$108B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
561,780
+98,346
| +21% | +$3.65M |
|
|
CA
1442
DELISTED
CA, Inc.
CA
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
623,638
-675,630
| -52% | -$21.4M |
|
|
AOL
1443
DELISTED
AOL INC COMMON STOCK
AOL
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
513,114
+357,438
| +230% | +$15.3M |
|
1444
Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund
JQC
$704M
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
2,240,223
+166,634
| +8% | +$1.49M |
|
1445
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$65.3B
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
85,925
-77,666
| -47% | -$18.5M |
|
|
APU
1446
DELISTED
AmeriGas Partners, L.P.
APU
| $20.2M | 0.01% |
424,124
-171
| -0% | -$8.46K |
|
1447
CrossAmerica Partners
CAPL
$847M
| $20.2M | 0.01% |
621,592
+66,832
| +12% | +$2.41M |
|
|
ONIT
1448
Onity Group
ONIT
$309M
| $20.2M | 0.01% |
163,250
-486,198
| -75% | -$65.1M |
|
|
RIGP
1449
DELISTED
Transocean Partners LLC
RIGP
| $20.2M | 0.01% |
1,646,493
-342,479
| -17% | -$4.85M |
|
|
TSNU
1450
DELISTED
Tyson Foods, Inc.
TSNU
| $20.2M | 0.01% |
417,123
+93,923
| +29% | +$4.69M |
|
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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.