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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
IWO
$14.4B
| $440M | 0.16% |
2,905,688
-61,607
| -2% | -$8.98M |
|
152
Medtronic
MDT
$110B
| $427M | 0.16% |
5,476,615
+1,646,989
| +43% | +$125M |
|
153
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCSH
$44.8B
| $427M | 0.16% |
5,320,191
+545,008
| +11% | +$43.6M |
|
154
First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund
FXH
$1.04B
| $425M | 0.16% |
6,339,475
+544,722
| +9% | +$34.7M |
|
155
ConocoPhillips
COP
$145B
| $418M | 0.15% |
6,716,366
+454,598
| +7% | +$29.4M |
|
156
Booking.com
BKNG
$150B
| $418M | 0.15% |
8,973,000
-406,300
| -4% | -$18.2M |
|
|
RTN
157
DELISTED
Raytheon Company
RTN
| $416M | 0.15% |
3,810,614
-203,328
| -5% | -$21.9M |
|
|
TFCF
158
DELISTED
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class B
TFCF
| $409M | 0.15% |
12,443,420
+1,598,840
| +15% | +$53.7M |
|
159
Prologis
PLD
$136B
| $407M | 0.15% |
9,343,920
+459,134
| +5% | +$20.1M |
|
|
MNDT
160
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $403M | 0.15% |
10,270,335
-303,232
| -3% | -$11.7M |
|
161
EOG Resources
EOG
$77.5B
| $399M | 0.15% |
4,351,254
-242,906
| -5% | -$21.9M |
|
162
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
$133B
| $391M | 0.14% |
3,442,395
+531,542
| +18% | +$62.2M |
|
163
McKesson
MCK
$101B
| $391M | 0.14% |
1,727,609
-21,137
| -1% | -$4.69M |
|
164
Fomento Económico Mexicano
FMX
$43.2B
| $391M | 0.14% |
4,177,035
+114,594
| +3% | +$10.2M |
|
165
Avis
CAR
$5.37B
| $390M | 0.14% |
6,613,822
+556,804
| +9% | +$34M |
|
|
DD
166
DELISTED
Du Pont De Nemours E I
DD
| $388M | 0.14% |
5,717,165
+14,299
| +0.3% | +$1.02M |
|
167
ServiceNow
NOW
$114B
| $387M | 0.14% |
24,547,165
+8,050,495
| +49% | +$119M |
|
168
AB InBev
BUD
$166B
| $384M | 0.14% |
3,148,608
+657,229
| +26% | +$79.4M |
|
169
State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
XBI
$10.3B
| $382M | 0.14% |
5,088,471
+1,530,783
| +43% | +$107M |
|
170
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
$972B
| $381M | 0.14% |
2,015,167
+244,081
| +14% | +$46.2M |
|
|
DNKN
171
DELISTED
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
DNKN
| $381M | 0.14% |
8,014,295
-719,258
| -8% | -$33.4M |
|
172
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$18.7B
| $380M | 0.14% |
3,125,695
-28,251
| -0.9% | -$3.35M |
|
173
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF
VO
$106B
| $376M | 0.14% |
11,341,236
+1,834,488
| +19% | +$57.7M |
|
174
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.69B
| $375M | 0.14% |
4,727,760
-4,786,701
| -50% | -$383M |
|
175
Zillow
ZG
$7.79B
| $370M | 0.14% |
11,075,442
+1,052,523
| +11% | +$37.2M |
|
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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.