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 |
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
|
+$828M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$788M |
| 3 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$771M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$719M |
| 5 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$571M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.57B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$967M |
| 3 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$455M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$401M |
| 5 |
GGP
GGP Inc.
GGP
|
+$384M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 13.16% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.53% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.25% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.98% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026
STAG Industrial
STAG
$7.19B
| $14.2M | ﹤0.01% |
517,427
+56,140
| +12% | +$1.56M |
|
2027
FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund
QDF
$2.28B
| $14.2M | ﹤0.01% |
300,595
-19,782
| -6% | -$929K |
|
2028
Healthcare Services Group
HCSG
$1.53B
| $14.2M | ﹤0.01% |
350,196
-57,242
| -14% | -$2.38M |
|
|
NATI
2029
DELISTED
National Instruments Corp
NATI
| $14.2M | ﹤0.01% |
293,446
+155,883
| +113% | +$7.11M |
|
|
NSA
2030
DELISTED
National Storage Affiliates Trust
NSA
| $14.2M | ﹤0.01% |
557,377
+174,035
| +45% | +$4.96M |
|
2031
AMN Healthcare
AMN
$1.4B
| $14.2M | ﹤0.01% |
258,888
+142,225
| +122% | +$8.14M |
|
|
MIE
2032
DELISTED
COHEN & STEERS MLP INCOME AND ENERGY OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC.
MIE
| $14.1M | ﹤0.01% |
1,354,257
-31,131
| -2% | -$328K |
|
2033
FirstCash
FCFS
$8.78B
| $14.1M | ﹤0.01% |
172,213
+11,373
| +7% | +$958K |
|
|
CTWS
2034
DELISTED
Connecticut Water Service Inc
CTWS
| $14.1M | ﹤0.01% |
203,187
+126,015
| +163% | +$8.49M |
|
|
TAHO
2035
DELISTED
Tahoe Resources Inc
TAHO
| $14.1M | ﹤0.01% |
5,051,907
+1,520,211
| +43% | +$5.89M |
|
|
CMD
2036
DELISTED
Cantel Medical Corporation
CMD
| $14.1M | ﹤0.01% |
152,994
-77,381
| -34% | -$7.37M |
|
|
SBNY
2037
DELISTED
Signature Bank
SBNY
| $14.1M | ﹤0.01% |
122,647
-11,303
| -8% | -$1.33M |
|
2038
Repligen
RGEN
$9.25B
| $14.1M | ﹤0.01% |
253,733
+83,226
| +49% | +$4.29M |
|
2039
iShares US Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF
IDGT
$517M
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
254,963
+54,057
| +27% | +$2.92M |
|
|
BNCL
2040
DELISTED
Beneficial Bancorp, Inc.
BNCL
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
831,090
+595,294
| +252% | +$10.2M |
|
2041
International Bancshares
IBOC
$4.57B
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
311,530
+77,231
| +33% | +$3.53M |
|
|
EEX
2042
DELISTED
Emerald Holding
EEX
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
849,921
+4,208
| +0.5% | +$73.1K |
|
2043
Evertec
EVTC
$1.78B
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
581,044
+175,195
| +43% | +$4.15M |
|
|
GOV
2044
DELISTED
Government Properties Income Trust
GOV
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
1,239,719
+331,389
| +36% | +$5.15M |
|
|
PMT
2045
PennyMac Mortgage Investment
PMT
$841M
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
691,305
-95,560
| -12% | -$1.88M |
|
2046
Kemper
KMPR
$1.68B
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
173,888
+1,849
| +1% | +$145K |
|
2047
Nuveen Taxable Municipal Income Fund
NBB
$453M
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
699,208
+167,421
| +31% | +$3.43M |
|
|
PEI
2048
DELISTED
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust
PEI
| $13.9M | ﹤0.01% |
98,169
-7,526
| -7% | -$1.17M |
|
2049
Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2X ETF
GUSH
$221M
| $13.9M | ﹤0.01% |
3,517
+768
| +28% | +$2.85M |
|
|
CHK
2050
DELISTED
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
CHK
| $13.9M | ﹤0.01% |
15,513
-5,198
| -25% | -$4.74M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Morgan Stanley held 7,051 positions worth $400B, up 7.9% from $370B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 2018 filing shows 207 new, 2,867 increased, 3,206 reduced and 165 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.57B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q3 2018 buy was Elanco Animal Health: 9,012,591 shares worth $314M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Intuitive Surgical in Q3 2018, an estimated $828M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.57B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited GGP Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $384M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $400B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley opened 207 new positions and closed 165 in Q3 2018.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 7.9% quarter-over-quarter to $400B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.