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 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$408M |
| 2 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$400M |
| 3 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$387M |
| 4 |
State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF
XRT
|
+$376M |
| 5 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$369M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.46B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.31B |
| 3 |
LNKD
LinkedIn Corporation
LNKD
|
+$717M |
| 4 |
MJN
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
MJN
|
+$631M |
| 5 |
Zoetis
ZTS
|
+$513M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 9.92% |
| 2 | Technology | 8.94% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 7.72% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 6.93% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
United Parcel Service
UPS
$89B
| $358M | 0.12% |
3,126,209
+249,257
| +9% | +$28.1M |
|
|
PARA
177
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $343M | 0.11% |
5,393,402
+268,376
| +5% | +$15.9M |
|
178
EOG Resources
EOG
$77.7B
| $340M | 0.11% |
3,361,203
+86,251
| +3% | +$8.4M |
|
179
General Mills
GIS
$20.2B
| $337M | 0.11% |
5,451,463
+875,789
| +19% | +$54.3M |
|
180
Kimberly-Clark
KMB
$37.6B
| $334M | 0.11% |
2,925,842
-153,323
| -5% | -$17.8M |
|
181
Capri Holdings
CPRI
$1.82B
| $332M | 0.11% |
7,719,239
+1,101,859
| +17% | +$52.3M |
|
|
DD
182
DELISTED
Du Pont De Nemours E I
DD
| $331M | 0.11% |
4,513,944
+1,008,984
| +29% | +$71.7M |
|
|
LLTC
183
DELISTED
Linear Technology Corp
LLTC
| $331M | 0.11% |
5,310,662
+2,328,022
| +78% | +$142M |
|
184
Plains All American Pipeline
PAA
$17.6B
| $331M | 0.11% |
10,249,125
+1,635,708
| +19% | +$51.7M |
|
185
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active Exchange-Traded Fund
MINT
$16.9B
| $329M | 0.11% |
3,246,727
+372,028
| +13% | +$37.7M |
|
186
iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGSB
$23B
| $328M | 0.11% |
6,255,658
+89,154
| +1% | +$4.69M |
|
|
SE
187
DELISTED
Spectra Energy Corp Wi
SE
| $326M | 0.11% |
7,939,500
+2,102,280
| +36% | +$87.1M |
|
188
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF
IGV
$12.4B
| $326M | 0.11% |
14,967,290
+854,400
| +6% | +$19.1M |
|
189
Dominion Energy
D
$62B
| $325M | 0.11% |
4,243,621
+1,802,218
| +74% | +$133M |
|
190
TJX Companies
TJX
$179B
| $324M | 0.11% |
8,618,654
-2,389,706
| -22% | -$90.3M |
|
191
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
$144B
| $323M | 0.11% |
7,600,309
+1,269,754
| +20% | +$55.7M |
|
192
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF
IWS
$15.7B
| $320M | 0.1% |
3,974,373
+193,785
| +5% | +$15.1M |
|
193
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$20.3B
| $319M | 0.1% |
2,710,939
+314,552
| +13% | +$39.5M |
|
194
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF
IJK
$10.6B
| $319M | 0.1% |
7,010,468
+333,520
| +5% | +$14.7M |
|
195
General Motors
GM
$80.9B
| $319M | 0.1% |
9,143,197
+3,713,032
| +68% | +$125M |
|
196
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
SMH
$60.8B
| $314M | 0.1% |
8,754,518
-1,849,566
| -17% | -$64.5M |
|
197
ConocoPhillips
COP
$144B
| $312M | 0.1% |
6,230,818
+1,225,569
| +24% | +$56.5M |
|
|
WR
198
DELISTED
Westar Energy Inc
WR
| $310M | 0.1% |
5,496,285
+1,312,538
| +31% | +$74.6M |
|
199
FedEx
FDX
$73B
| $309M | 0.1% |
1,661,638
+232,676
| +16% | +$42.7M |
|
200
Eaton
ETN
$141B
| $309M | 0.1% |
4,610,769
+86,708
| +2% | +$5.69M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Morgan Stanley held 6,769 positions worth $306B, up 4.4% from $293B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 12% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q4 2016 filing shows 175 new, 3,838 increased, 2,077 reduced and 178 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Howmet Aerospace: 5,579,738 shares worth $79.3M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $2.46B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 9.9% of assets, up from 8.8% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q4 2016 buy was Howmet Aerospace: 5,579,738 shares worth $79.3M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Chevron in Q4 2016, an estimated $408M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $2.46B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited LinkedIn Corporation in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $717M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 12% of its $306B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Morgan Stanley opened 175 new positions and closed 178 in Q4 2016.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 4.4% quarter-over-quarter to $306B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 13 Feb 2017.