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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGSB
$23B
| $367M | 0.14% |
6,955,100
-178,854
| -3% | -$9.42M |
|
177
Healthpeak Properties
DOC
$15.2B
| $364M | 0.13% |
9,244,239
+238,145
| +3% | +$9.56M |
|
178
Camden Property Trust
CPT
$11.2B
| $364M | 0.13% |
4,655,201
+1,439,462
| +45% | +$110M |
|
179
eBay
EBAY
$50.4B
| $363M | 0.13% |
14,972,960
-3,317,051
| -18% | -$79.1M |
|
180
MetLife
MET
$62.5B
| $356M | 0.13% |
7,902,556
+794,915
| +11% | +$35.7M |
|
181
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHY
$25.5B
| $356M | 0.13% |
4,188,521
+132,267
| +3% | +$11.2M |
|
182
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.5B
| $354M | 0.13% |
4,030,782
-693,038
| -15% | -$58.3M |
|
183
State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
SDY
$21.8B
| $353M | 0.13% |
4,520,433
+203,494
| +5% | +$16M |
|
184
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$265B
| $353M | 0.13% |
14,498,922
+1,073,880
| +8% | +$24M |
|
185
Autohome
ATHM
$2.63B
| $351M | 0.13% |
7,973,576
+363,798
| +5% | +$14.2M |
|
186
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$132B
| $348M | 0.13% |
1,714,484
-153,838
| -8% | -$30.4M |
|
187
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$73.3B
| $347M | 0.13% |
5,008,203
-571,976
| -10% | -$39.5M |
|
188
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF
DBEU
$775M
| $343M | 0.13% |
11,750,279
+8,571,959
| +270% | +$239M |
|
189
Corpay
CPAY
$25.5B
| $343M | 0.13% |
2,269,444
-313,680
| -12% | -$46.4M |
|
190
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
IWN
$14.4B
| $339M | 0.12% |
3,283,753
+279,978
| +9% | +$28.2M |
|
191
Target
TGT
$65.6B
| $339M | 0.12% |
4,128,102
-335,953
| -8% | -$25.9M |
|
192
Verisk Analytics
VRSK
$26.1B
| $336M | 0.12% |
4,708,680
-2,576,849
| -35% | -$174M |
|
193
Danaher
DHR
$138B
| $333M | 0.12% |
5,841,550
-4,807,911
| -45% | -$276M |
|
194
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
$14.3B
| $332M | 0.12% |
6,821,445
-464,491
| -6% | -$22.8M |
|
195
Phillips 66
PSX
$84.4B
| $329M | 0.12% |
4,181,241
+764,436
| +22% | +$56.1M |
|
196
Kimberly-Clark
KMB
$36.6B
| $328M | 0.12% |
3,066,226
+371,136
| +14% | +$41M |
|
|
PNRA
197
DELISTED
Panera Bread Co
PNRA
| $328M | 0.12% |
2,049,707
-82,555
| -4% | -$13.7M |
|
|
TWC
198
DELISTED
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
| $328M | 0.12% |
2,186,413
-429,960
| -16% | -$64.1M |
|
199
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CP
$77.5B
| $327M | 0.12% |
8,943,320
-504,700
| -5% | -$18.6M |
|
200
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
$115B
| $322M | 0.12% |
15,554,214
+1,238,736
| +9% | +$25.8M |
|
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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.