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 |
PPLI
People Inc
PPLI
|
+$558M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$550M |
| 3 |
GRUB
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
|
+$519M |
| 4 |
XYZ
Block Inc
XYZ
|
+$436M |
| 5 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$412M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.23B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.06B |
| 3 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$1.05B |
| 4 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$734M |
| 5 |
Union Pacific
UNP
|
+$571M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.53% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.36% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.14% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.65% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.4% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1426
Thomson Reuters
TRI
$42.8B
| $20.5M | 0.01% |
403,235
-4,179,770
| -91% | -$224M |
|
1427
Franco-Nevada
FNV
$41.1B
| $20.5M | 0.01% |
292,262
-269,643
| -48% | -$18M |
|
1428
Spire
SR
$4.72B
| $20.5M | 0.01% |
276,307
-97,244
| -26% | -$7.35M |
|
|
CIT
1429
DELISTED
CIT Group Inc.
CIT
| $20.5M | 0.01% |
534,595
-609,141
| -53% | -$27.6M |
|
1430
Selective Insurance
SIGI
$5.65B
| $20.5M | 0.01% |
335,618
+73,596
| +28% | +$4.58M |
|
1431
Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF
ASHR
$1.56B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
932,251
-504,352
| -35% | -$11.7M |
|
1432
Inspire Medical Systems
INSP
$1.45B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
483,911
+469,496
| +3,257% | +$20M |
|
1433
Pampa Energía
PAM
$4.75B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
642,139
-90,040
| -12% | -$2.92M |
|
|
NID
1434
DELISTED
NUVEEN INTERMEDIATE DURATION MUNICIPAL TERM FUND
NID
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
1,649,836
+51,328
| +3% | +$631K |
|
1435
Clean Harbors
CLH
$16.5B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
413,836
+339,551
| +457% | +$21.1M |
|
1436
Fluor
FLR
$7.01B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
633,744
-222,429
| -26% | -$9.6M |
|
1437
iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF
AOR
$3.66B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
493,531
+198,367
| +67% | +$8.49M |
|
1438
FIVE9
FIVN
$2.11B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
465,950
-73,337
| -14% | -$2.95M |
|
1439
Alcoa
AA
$11.9B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
765,625
-171,388
| -18% | -$5.76M |
|
1440
Bright Horizons
BFAM
$3.92B
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
182,427
+90,483
| +98% | +$10.4M |
|
1441
Medifast
MED
$109M
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
162,510
+91,258
| +128% | +$15.6M |
|
1442
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF
VTWO
$17.3B
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
377,828
-5,318
| -1% | -$319K |
|
1443
MakeMyTrip
MMYT
$5.36B
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
833,036
-60,785
| -7% | -$1.46M |
|
|
TRUE
1444
DELISTED
TrueCar
TRUE
| $20.2M | 0.01% |
2,234,825
+1,026,254
| +85% | +$11.1M |
|
1445
JB Hunt Transport Services
JBHT
$25.5B
| $20.2M | 0.01% |
216,837
-183,189
| -46% | -$19.4M |
|
1446
BorgWarner
BWA
$13.1B
| $20.2M | 0.01% |
659,568
+21,996
| +3% | +$737K |
|
1447
ProShares Short Russell2000
RWM
$132M
| $20.1M | 0.01% |
431,282
-174,930
| -29% | -$7.44M |
|
1448
Ovintiv
OVV
$17.3B
| $20.1M | 0.01% |
696,723
-2,349,015
| -77% | -$101M |
|
1449
State Street DoubleLine Short Duration Total Return Tactical ETF
STOT
$501M
| $20.1M | 0.01% |
412,962
-30,403
| -7% | -$1.48M |
|
1450
First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund
FXN
$388M
| $20.1M | 0.01% |
1,743,223
-1,544,262
| -47% | -$22.6M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,016 positions worth $334B, down 16% from $400B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $11.7B in Q4 2018, closing 209 positions and reducing 3,412 holdings. Its most notable exit was Praxair Inc, an estimated $398M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, down from 13% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Linde worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 2,188,871 shares worth $342M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to People Inc in Q4 2018, an estimated $558M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.23B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited Praxair Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $398M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $334B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 146 new positions and closed 209 in Q4 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $334B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.