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 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$705M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Zoetis
ZTS
|
+$510M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$404M |
| 5 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
|
+$367M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
STJ
St Jude Medical
STJ
|
+$538M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$397M |
| 3 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$347M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$332M |
| 5 |
LLTC
Linear Technology Corp
LLTC
|
+$331M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 9.69% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.44% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 8.03% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.35% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 6.86% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$73.3B
| $343M | 0.11% |
4,683,840
+63,089
| +1% | +$4.42M |
|
|
PARA
202
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $339M | 0.1% |
4,892,215
-501,187
| -9% | -$32.9M |
|
203
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
IWO
$14.4B
| $339M | 0.1% |
2,095,941
+175,715
| +9% | +$27.9M |
|
204
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.59B
| $335M | 0.1% |
2,237,829
+801,246
| +56% | +$125M |
|
205
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.18B
| $334M | 0.1% |
7,090,642
+1,067,930
| +18% | +$50.7M |
|
|
NBIS
206
Nebius Group N.V.
NBIS
$47.8B
| $334M | 0.1% |
15,238,199
+3,231,080
| +27% | +$73.7M |
|
207
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHY
$25.5B
| $334M | 0.1% |
3,950,370
-956,561
| -19% | -$80.8M |
|
208
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF
DBEU
$775M
| $333M | 0.1% |
12,318,985
+1,594,792
| +15% | +$41.7M |
|
209
United Parcel Service
UPS
$89.5B
| $330M | 0.1% |
3,075,707
-50,502
| -2% | -$5.52M |
|
210
ServiceNow
NOW
$114B
| $330M | 0.1% |
18,847,450
-1,154,290
| -6% | -$20.1M |
|
211
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF
FPE
$6.31B
| $328M | 0.1% |
16,799,287
+2,796,260
| +20% | +$54.2M |
|
212
MSCI
MSCI
$41.9B
| $327M | 0.1% |
3,360,760
+160,690
| +5% | +$14.6M |
|
213
iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGSB
$23B
| $326M | 0.1% |
6,194,700
-60,958
| -1% | -$3.2M |
|
214
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
SMH
$65B
| $323M | 0.1% |
8,099,770
-654,748
| -7% | -$24.9M |
|
215
Emerson Electric
EMR
$83.3B
| $322M | 0.1% |
5,381,629
+667,306
| +14% | +$39.8M |
|
216
Valero Energy
VLO
$92.6B
| $321M | 0.1% |
4,835,691
-678,219
| -12% | -$45.4M |
|
217
Eaton
ETN
$150B
| $320M | 0.1% |
4,310,592
-300,177
| -7% | -$21.3M |
|
218
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
PFF
$13.3B
| $318M | 0.1% |
8,227,397
+426,738
| +5% | +$16.3M |
|
219
Prologis
PLD
$136B
| $318M | 0.1% |
6,129,724
+972,038
| +19% | +$49.5M |
|
220
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF
IJJ
$8.85B
| $312M | 0.1% |
4,202,302
+174,624
| +4% | +$13M |
|
221
Credicorp
BAP
$32B
| $312M | 0.1% |
1,909,795
-565,414
| -23% | -$93M |
|
222
TransDigm Group
TDG
$69.9B
| $310M | 0.1% |
1,408,740
+385,775
| +38% | +$92.1M |
|
223
Verisk Analytics
VRSK
$26.1B
| $307M | 0.09% |
3,787,126
+136,729
| +4% | +$11.2M |
|
224
Essex Property Trust
ESS
$18.1B
| $307M | 0.09% |
1,325,290
+92,922
| +8% | +$21.3M |
|
225
State Street DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF
TOTL
$4.1B
| $307M | 0.09% |
6,275,099
-56,628
| -0.9% | -$2.76M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2017, Morgan Stanley held 6,814 positions worth $325B, up 6.5% from $306B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 12% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley's Q1 2017 filing shows 216 new, 2,666 increased, 3,277 reduced and 152 closed positions. Its largest new stake was First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF: 6,658,594 shares worth $173M. The largest sale was St Jude Medical, an estimated $538M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 9.7% of assets, down from 9.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2017 buy was First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF: 6,658,594 shares worth $173M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to KKR & Co in Q1 2017, an estimated $705M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2017 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $397M.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited St Jude Medical in Q1 2017, selling an estimated $538M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 12% of its $325B portfolio in Q1 2017.
- Morgan Stanley opened 216 new positions and closed 152 in Q1 2017.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value rose 6.5% quarter-over-quarter to $325B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2017, filed 12 May 2017.