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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1576
State Street SPDR S&P China ETF
GXC
$462M
| $17.4M | 0.01% |
205,060
+15,807
| +8% | +$1.4M |
|
1577
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF
ISCV
$692M
| $17.4M | 0.01% |
422,751
-134,850
| -24% | -$6.24M |
|
1578
Ingredion
INGR
$6.27B
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
189,337
-176,710
| -48% | -$17.7M |
|
1579
Zions Bancorporation
ZION
$10.2B
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
424,361
-266,147
| -39% | -$12.4M |
|
|
DPG
1580
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund
DPG
$521M
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
1,458,464
-115,771
| -7% | -$1.56M |
|
1581
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
VNDA
$307M
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
661,233
+140,884
| +27% | +$3.31M |
|
|
WWE
1582
DELISTED
World Wrestling Entertainment
WWE
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
230,990
-177,220
| -43% | -$13.3M |
|
1583
Cboe Global Markets
CBOE
$32.5B
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
176,355
-18,848
| -10% | -$1.96M |
|
|
RDUS
1584
DELISTED
Radius Health, Inc.
RDUS
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
1,045,763
+283,142
| +37% | +$4.77M |
|
1585
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF
ESGD
$12B
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
300,030
+46,781
| +18% | +$2.84M |
|
|
MLPY
1586
DELISTED
Morgan Stanley Cushing MLP High Income Index ETN
MLPY
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
3,157,686
+26,300
| +0.8% | +$161K |
|
|
BSJJ
1587
DELISTED
Invesco BulletShares 2019 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
BSJJ
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
727,896
+82,762
| +13% | +$1.99M |
|
1588
Avista
AVA
$3.34B
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
404,964
-79,197
| -16% | -$3.92M |
|
1589
Toll Brothers
TOL
$13.6B
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
522,097
-778,297
| -60% | -$25M |
|
1590
iShares Global Financials ETF
IXG
$678M
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
301,269
-140,134
| -32% | -$8.62M |
|
1591
IAMGOLD
IAG
$8.2B
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
4,654,108
-985,861
| -17% | -$3.46M |
|
1592
Haemonetics
HAE
$3.89B
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
171,090
-97,454
| -36% | -$10.2M |
|
|
IBDP
1593
DELISTED
iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Corporate ETF
IBDP
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
716,108
+94,851
| +15% | +$2.26M |
|
1594
CarGurus
CARG
$3.27B
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
506,997
+415,359
| +453% | +$16.6M |
|
1595
Reinsurance Group of America
RGA
$15.5B
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
121,801
+23,125
| +23% | +$3.28M |
|
1596
WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Fund
DIM
$167M
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
300,641
-40,878
| -12% | -$2.46M |
|
1597
VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF
ANGL
$3.05B
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
639,720
-153,722
| -19% | -$4.28M |
|
|
NS
1598
DELISTED
NuStar Energy L.P.
NS
| $17M | 0.01% |
814,501
+380,333
| +88% | +$9.3M |
|
1599
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
$12.6B
| $17M | 0.01% |
350,970
+199,112
| +131% | +$9.63M |
|
1600
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
LGND
$5.76B
| $17M | 0.01% |
201,088
+7,300
| +4% | +$778K |
|
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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.