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 |
Cencora
COR
|
+$816M |
| 2 |
SNDK
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
|
+$313M |
| 3 |
SHPG
Shire pic
SHPG
|
+$312M |
| 4 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$284M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$272M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.05B |
| 2 |
GMCR
KEURIG GREEN MTN INC
GMCR
|
+$766M |
| 3 |
BRCM
BROADCOM CORP CL-A
BRCM
|
+$541M |
| 4 |
Netflix
NFLX
|
+$491M |
| 5 |
CB
CHUBB CORPORATION
CB
|
+$488M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 9.06% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.06% |
| 3 | Financials | 8.68% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 7.55% |
| 5 | Consumer Staples | 6.71% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HAPN
201
Happen Inc
HAPN
$2.21B
| $286M | 0.11% |
6,892,143
+1,875,900
| +37% | +$78.8M |
|
202
American International
AIG
$41.7B
| $285M | 0.11% |
5,282,025
+413,624
| +8% | +$22.3M |
|
203
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.85T
| $284M | 0.11% |
18,356,060
+5,008,430
| +38% | +$67.7M |
|
204
Conagra Brands
CAG
$6.94B
| $283M | 0.11% |
8,156,138
+4,431,919
| +119% | +$144M |
|
|
PARA
205
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $282M | 0.11% |
5,122,738
-562,800
| -10% | -$27.4M |
|
206
AB InBev
BUD
$167B
| $282M | 0.11% |
2,262,948
+477,560
| +27% | +$56.7M |
|
207
Biogen
BIIB
$30B
| $280M | 0.11% |
1,077,432
-161,512
| -13% | -$42.7M |
|
208
MPLX
MPLX
$59.3B
| $278M | 0.11% |
9,371,357
+2,670,084
| +40% | +$72.4M |
|
209
Televisa
TV
$1.48B
| $278M | 0.11% |
10,128,462
-1,703,718
| -14% | -$44.7M |
|
210
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
$115B
| $277M | 0.11% |
12,496,624
-1,462,914
| -10% | -$30.2M |
|
211
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
IWO
$14.3B
| $274M | 0.11% |
2,067,998
-367,997
| -15% | -$45.9M |
|
212
McKesson
MCK
$100B
| $273M | 0.11% |
1,737,475
-141,744
| -8% | -$22.9M |
|
213
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEF
$47.1B
| $273M | 0.11% |
2,474,558
+1,033,742
| +72% | +$113M |
|
|
CAM
214
DELISTED
CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CAM
| $273M | 0.11% |
4,072,213
+1,368,504
| +51% | +$87.9M |
|
215
Cemex
CX
$17.1B
| $273M | 0.11% |
40,562,910
+2,704,269
| +7% | +$13.3M |
|
216
iShares S&P 100 ETF
OEF
$20.1B
| $273M | 0.11% |
2,987,868
-675,517
| -18% | -$58.9M |
|
|
DD
217
DELISTED
Du Pont De Nemours E I
DD
| $272M | 0.1% |
4,297,357
-834,763
| -16% | -$50M |
|
218
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$117B
| $266M | 0.1% |
3,513,242
+239,713
| +7% | +$16.9M |
|
219
Vodafone
VOD
$36.3B
| $265M | 0.1% |
8,272,093
-136,493
| -2% | -$4.25M |
|
|
MIC
220
DELISTED
Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings, LLC
MIC
| $264M | 0.1% |
3,914,495
+707,361
| +22% | +$44.9M |
|
221
Valero Energy
VLO
$92.9B
| $263M | 0.1% |
4,102,611
-999,721
| -20% | -$63.6M |
|
222
Chubb
CB
$135B
| $262M | 0.1% |
2,195,765
+702,995
| +47% | +$80.8M |
|
223
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
VEU
$66.6B
| $260M | 0.1% |
6,029,253
-29,149
| -0.5% | -$1.19M |
|
224
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active Exchange-Traded Fund
MINT
$16.9B
| $260M | 0.1% |
2,575,308
+508,361
| +25% | +$51.2M |
|
225
First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund
FXG
$229M
| $258M | 0.1% |
5,591,213
-1,513,144
| -21% | -$66.7M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Morgan Stanley held 7,092 positions worth $260B, down 5.9% from $276B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $14.6B in Q1 2016, closing 197 positions and reducing 3,623 holdings. Its most notable exit was KEURIG GREEN MTN INC, an estimated $766M 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 Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Welbilt, Inc. worth $69.6M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2016 buy was Welbilt, Inc.: 4,720,236 shares worth $69.6M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to Cencora in Q1 2016, an estimated $816M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $2.05B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited KEURIG GREEN MTN INC in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $766M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $260B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Morgan Stanley opened 107 new positions and closed 197 in Q1 2016.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 5.9% quarter-over-quarter to $260B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 12 May 2016.