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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SPLK
126
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
| $520M | 0.19% |
8,783,242
-358,191
| -4% | -$21.6M |
|
127
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
VEA
$230B
| $513M | 0.19% |
12,887,007
+672,834
| +6% | +$26.4M |
|
128
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$15.9B
| $509M | 0.19% |
5,614,114
+393,615
| +8% | +$35.6M |
|
129
Eaton
ETN
$150B
| $506M | 0.19% |
7,450,702
+523,370
| +8% | +$35.6M |
|
130
Vanguard Morningstar Value ETF
VTV
$188B
| $506M | 0.19% |
6,045,664
+343,536
| +6% | +$28.9M |
|
131
Enterprise Products Partners
EPD
$82.5B
| $505M | 0.19% |
15,322,524
+448,492
| +3% | +$15M |
|
132
Ford
F
$59.3B
| $496M | 0.18% |
30,748,681
+948,060
| +3% | +$15M |
|
|
PARA
133
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $495M | 0.18% |
8,157,679
-1,207,113
| -13% | -$70.5M |
|
134
Macerich
MAC
$7.22B
| $486M | 0.18% |
5,760,745
-771,767
| -12% | -$67.5M |
|
135
Alibaba
BABA
$279B
| $481M | 0.18% |
5,775,737
+1,321,342
| +30% | +$119M |
|
136
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG
$112B
| $480M | 0.18% |
5,968,161
-79,381
| -1% | -$6.44M |
|
137
Trip.com Group
TCOM
$29.3B
| $474M | 0.17% |
16,158,146
+2,988
| +0% | +$72.1K |
|
138
Comcast
CMCSA
$84B
| $470M | 0.17% |
16,640,244
+3,589,652
| +28% | +$103M |
|
|
CELG
139
DELISTED
Celgene Corp
CELG
| $469M | 0.17% |
4,072,220
-344,067
| -8% | -$41.1M |
|
140
Vanguard Total Bond Market
BND
$158B
| $465M | 0.17% |
5,576,712
+158,539
| +3% | +$13.2M |
|
141
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
IJR
$110B
| $464M | 0.17% |
7,870,212
-3,299,634
| -30% | -$189M |
|
142
State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLY
$21.9B
| $463M | 0.17% |
12,298,284
+509,738
| +4% | +$18.7M |
|
143
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
$138B
| $453M | 0.17% |
4,067,528
-55,186
| -1% | -$6.13M |
|
144
First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF
FV
$3.63B
| $452M | 0.17% |
18,836,220
+7,703,525
| +69% | +$178M |
|
|
GGP
145
DELISTED
GGP Inc.
GGP
| $448M | 0.17% |
15,165,971
-799,260
| -5% | -$23.9M |
|
146
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF
VB
$79.6B
| $447M | 0.16% |
3,646,821
+681,456
| +23% | +$80.7M |
|
147
Altria Group
MO
$113B
| $447M | 0.16% |
8,931,785
+526,202
| +6% | +$27.9M |
|
148
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF
VTI
$657B
| $447M | 0.16% |
4,164,431
+199,595
| +5% | +$21.3M |
|
149
iShares MSCI Japan ETF
EWJ
$22.1B
| $446M | 0.16% |
8,891,511
-488,186
| -5% | -$23.3M |
|
|
ENDP
150
DELISTED
Endo International plc
ENDP
| $445M | 0.16% |
4,965,137
-438,388
| -8% | -$36.7M |
|
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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.