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 |
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
|
+$828M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$788M |
| 3 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$771M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$719M |
| 5 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$571M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.57B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$967M |
| 3 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$455M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$401M |
| 5 |
GGP
GGP Inc.
GGP
|
+$384M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 13.16% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.53% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.25% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.98% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IBDO
1426
DELISTED
iShares iBonds Dec 2023 Term Corporate ETF
IBDO
| $26.5M | 0.01% |
1,092,359
+214,725
| +24% | +$5.22M |
|
1427
Invesco KBW Bank ETF
KBWB
$6.86B
| $26.5M | 0.01% |
490,487
-78,177
| -14% | -$4.39M |
|
|
DESP
1428
DELISTED
Despegar.com
DESP
| $26.5M | 0.01% |
1,571,652
-86,365
| -5% | -$1.62M |
|
1429
Liberty Media Series C
FWONK
$25B
| $26.5M | 0.01% |
736,305
+212,685
| +41% | +$7.51M |
|
|
DISCK
1430
DELISTED
Discovery, Inc. Series C Common Stock
DISCK
| $26.4M | 0.01% |
892,963
+81,764
| +10% | +$2.13M |
|
1431
iShares CMBS ETF
CMBS
$474M
| $26.4M | 0.01% |
530,529
-13,691
| -3% | -$684K |
|
1432
State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF
SPEM
$17.6B
| $26.4M | 0.01% |
758,332
-7,416
| -1% | -$261K |
|
|
STEW
1433
SRH Total Return Fund
STEW
$1.81B
| $26.4M | 0.01% |
2,351,488
+72,326
| +3% | +$793K |
|
1434
CVR Partners
UAN
$1.34B
| $26.4M | 0.01% |
691,886
+42,840
| +7% | +$1.56M |
|
1435
Viper Energy
VNOM
$14.9B
| $26.3M | 0.01% |
625,667
+154,798
| +33% | +$5.69M |
|
|
JPS
1436
DELISTED
Nuveen Preferred & Income Securities Fund
JPS
| $26.3M | 0.01% |
2,989,230
+224,383
| +8% | +$1.99M |
|
1437
Neurocrine Biosciences
NBIX
$16.2B
| $26.3M | 0.01% |
213,768
+117,168
| +121% | +$13.3M |
|
1438
Alliant Energy
LNT
$18B
| $26.3M | 0.01% |
617,209
-107,943
| -15% | -$4.64M |
|
|
CZR
1439
DELISTED
Caesars Entertainment Corporation
CZR
| $26.2M | 0.01% |
2,559,254
-376,051
| -13% | -$3.96M |
|
|
TWO
1440
Two Harbors Investment
TWO
$1.26B
| $26.2M | 0.01% |
438,756
+136,853
| +45% | +$8.53M |
|
1441
Moelis & Co
MC
$4.98B
| $26.2M | 0.01% |
477,740
+19,018
| +4% | +$1.12M |
|
1442
Ambev
ABEV
$46.5B
| $26.2M | 0.01% |
5,725,242
-1,747,911
| -23% | -$8.33M |
|
1443
CBRE Group
CBRE
$42.7B
| $26.1M | 0.01% |
592,917
-323,567
| -35% | -$15.4M |
|
1444
iShares US Basic Materials ETF
IYM
$1.23B
| $26.1M | 0.01% |
265,436
-254,491
| -49% | -$25.6M |
|
1445
Steven Madden
SHOO
$3.53B
| $26M | 0.01% |
736,218
+4,978
| +0.7% | +$185K |
|
1446
The GEO Group
GEO
$4.03B
| $25.9M | 0.01% |
1,031,081
+292,520
| +40% | +$7.48M |
|
1447
Stewart Information Services
STC
$2.09B
| $25.9M | 0.01% |
576,053
+525,474
| +1,039% | +$23.5M |
|
1448
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF
VTWO
$17.7B
| $25.9M | 0.01% |
383,146
+145,606
| +61% | +$9.88M |
|
|
CTXS
1449
DELISTED
Citrix Systems Inc
CTXS
| $25.9M | 0.01% |
232,736
-237,716
| -51% | -$26.3M |
|
1450
United Parks & Resorts
PRKS
$2.09B
| $25.9M | 0.01% |
823,078
+195,155
| +31% | +$5.09M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,051 positions worth $400B, up 7.9% from $370B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 filing shows 207 new, 2,867 increased, 3,206 reduced and 165 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.57B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2018 buy was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Intuitive Surgical in Q3 2018, an estimated $828M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.57B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited GGP Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $384M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $400B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 207 new positions and closed 165 in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 7.9% quarter-over-quarter to $400B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.