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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201
AB InBev
BUD
$170B
| $414M | 0.1% |
4,729,784
+274,995
| +6% | +$26.8M |
|
202
Emerson Electric
EMR
$83.9B
| $411M | 0.1% |
5,372,611
-94,490
| -2% | -$6.97M |
|
203
Eaton
ETN
$161B
| $411M | 0.1% |
4,737,065
+285,824
| +6% | +$23.4M |
|
204
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
$70.1B
| $411M | 0.1% |
23,558,941
+5,936,099
| +34% | +$105M |
|
205
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF
IJJ
$8.82B
| $406M | 0.1% |
4,856,274
+53,310
| +1% | +$4.45M |
|
206
FedEx
FDX
$72.7B
| $405M | 0.1% |
1,683,092
+105,736
| +7% | +$25.6M |
|
207
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
IWN
$14.3B
| $404M | 0.1% |
3,034,403
-107,157
| -3% | -$14.4M |
|
208
First Trust Value Line Dividend Fund
FVD
$8.32B
| $403M | 0.1% |
12,749,910
+1,457,728
| +13% | +$45.9M |
|
209
Equity Residential
EQR
$24.9B
| $403M | 0.1% |
6,086,929
+901,037
| +17% | +$59.6M |
|
210
Valero Energy
VLO
$90.1B
| $403M | 0.1% |
3,545,018
+441,925
| +14% | +$50.2M |
|
211
iShare MSCI Eurozone ETF
EZU
$9.64B
| $400M | 0.1% |
9,746,763
-1,356,638
| -12% | -$56.3M |
|
212
Intuit
INTU
$86.5B
| $398M | 0.1% |
1,751,277
-872,611
| -33% | -$187M |
|
|
PX
213
DELISTED
Praxair Inc
PX
| $398M | 0.1% |
2,474,261
+275,569
| +13% | +$44.3M |
|
214
First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund
EMLP
$4.11B
| $389M | 0.1% |
16,591,160
-222,811
| -1% | -$5.32M |
|
215
Phillips 66
PSX
$84.9B
| $388M | 0.1% |
3,445,696
+100,046
| +3% | +$11.6M |
|
216
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF
IJT
$8.26B
| $385M | 0.1% |
3,819,994
-52,614
| -1% | -$5.29M |
|
217
BP
BP
$116B
| $384M | 0.1% |
8,714,973
+65,056
| +0.8% | +$2.72M |
|
218
Boston Properties
BXP
$11.2B
| $380M | 0.1% |
3,089,283
-141,434
| -4% | -$18M |
|
219
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$77.1B
| $379M | 0.09% |
1,194,852
+148,921
| +14% | +$45.4M |
|
220
TJX Companies
TJX
$174B
| $379M | 0.09% |
6,760,348
+448,878
| +7% | +$23.1M |
|
221
HealthEquity
HQY
$8.41B
| $378M | 0.09% |
4,001,425
+536,366
| +15% | +$46.2M |
|
222
State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
SDY
$21.7B
| $377M | 0.09% |
3,853,595
+101,324
| +3% | +$9.82M |
|
223
EOG Resources
EOG
$79.2B
| $376M | 0.09% |
2,948,229
-499,142
| -14% | -$60.7M |
|
224
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
VYM
$80.9B
| $368M | 0.09% |
4,220,473
+86,614
| +2% | +$7.49M |
|
225
Kinder Morgan
KMI
$71.7B
| $366M | 0.09% |
20,662,845
+2,756,160
| +15% | +$49.3M |
|
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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.