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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
Duke Energy
DUK
$98.4B
| $396M | 0.12% |
4,588,380
+795,606
| +21% | +$67.7M |
|
177
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF
IWP
$19.8B
| $392M | 0.12% |
6,888,836
+130,490
| +2% | +$7.94M |
|
178
Tesla
TSLA
$1.22T
| $391M | 0.12% |
17,609,070
-493,695
| -3% | -$10.6M |
|
179
TJX Companies
TJX
$176B
| $390M | 0.12% |
8,723,666
+1,963,318
| +29% | +$99.2M |
|
180
Fortis
FTS
$29.3B
| $388M | 0.12% |
11,633,148
-1,607,079
| -12% | -$54.1M |
|
181
SL Green Realty
SLG
$3.81B
| $388M | 0.12% |
5,062,630
+591,343
| +13% | +$52.3M |
|
|
182
Qualcomm
QCOM
$160B
| $388M | 0.12% |
6,809,189
-12,082,089
| -64% | -$734M |
|
183
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
VGT
$139B
| $387M | 0.12% |
18,549,528
-236,632
| -1% | -$5.36M |
|
|
RDS.B
184
DELISTED
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class B
RDS.B
| $385M | 0.12% |
6,424,990
-877,133
| -12% | -$56M |
|
185
Prologis
PLD
$136B
| $383M | 0.11% |
6,529,278
+206,817
| +3% | +$13.4M |
|
186
HealthEquity
HQY
$8.44B
| $383M | 0.11% |
6,426,694
+2,425,269
| +61% | +$195M |
|
187
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF
IWS
$15.6B
| $377M | 0.11% |
4,931,540
+49,359
| +1% | +$4.13M |
|
188
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
$7.55B
| $377M | 0.11% |
6,069,793
-460,612
| -7% | -$31.6M |
|
189
Vulcan Materials
VMC
$35.2B
| $375M | 0.11% |
3,798,108
-2,624,966
| -41% | -$266M |
|
190
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEF
$47.2B
| $371M | 0.11% |
3,560,674
+1,244,833
| +54% | +$126M |
|
191
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF
FPE
$6.31B
| $367M | 0.11% |
20,444,854
-5,410,572
| -21% | -$100M |
|
192
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHV
$20.8B
| $363M | 0.11% |
3,286,991
+1,765,893
| +116% | +$195M |
|
193
Twilio
TWLO
$29B
| $361M | 0.11% |
4,039,443
+3,035,584
| +302% | +$247M |
|
194
Church & Dwight Co
CHD
$23.1B
| $361M | 0.11% |
5,484,695
+688,733
| +14% | +$43.6M |
|
195
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
VYM
$80.9B
| $360M | 0.11% |
4,609,740
+389,267
| +9% | +$32.5M |
|
196
Waste Management
WM
$90.9B
| $350M | 0.1% |
3,932,758
+155,587
| +4% | +$14M |
|
197
First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund
EMLP
$4.09B
| $348M | 0.1% |
16,222,906
-368,254
| -2% | -$8.45M |
|
198
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$73.3B
| $348M | 0.1% |
5,844,085
-1,368,439
| -19% | -$85.6M |
|
199
ConocoPhillips
COP
$145B
| $346M | 0.1% |
5,552,957
-722,915
| -12% | -$49.2M |
|
200
JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF
JPST
$40.1B
| $345M | 0.1% |
6,884,835
+3,768,804
| +121% | +$189M |
|
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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.