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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2226
Smith & Wesson
SWBI
$658M
| $6.46M | ﹤0.01% |
315,798
-1,263,139
| -80% | -$23.5M |
|
2227
Semtech
SMTC
$11.3B
| $6.46M | ﹤0.01% |
293,781
-1,062,199
| -78% | -$20.5M |
|
2228
Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility ETF
IDLV
$344M
| $6.45M | ﹤0.01% |
215,438
+90,851
| +73% | +$2.54M |
|
2229
SiriusPoint
SPNT
$2.74B
| $6.45M | ﹤0.01% |
566,942
-55,669
| -9% | -$631K |
|
|
HSNI
2230
DELISTED
HSN, Inc.
HSNI
| $6.42M | ﹤0.01% |
122,756
+71,069
| +137% | +$3.53M |
|
2231
Sanmina
SANM
$10.7B
| $6.42M | ﹤0.01% |
274,521
-17,306
| -6% | -$348K |
|
2232
Cabot Corp
CBT
$4.36B
| $6.41M | ﹤0.01% |
132,712
-328,089
| -71% | -$14.1M |
|
2233
American Coastal Insurance
ACIC
$531M
| $6.4M | ﹤0.01% |
332,920
+76,422
| +30% | +$1.28M |
|
2234
Albemarle
ALB
$14B
| $6.38M | ﹤0.01% |
99,864
-28,090
| -22% | -$1.54M |
|
2235
ALPS Strategic Income Fund
RIGS
$60.7M
| $6.38M | ﹤0.01% |
260,978
-62,894
| -19% | -$1.52M |
|
|
SNCR
2236
DELISTED
Synchronoss Technologies
SNCR
| $6.38M | ﹤0.01% |
21,917
-136
| -0.6% | -$35.4K |
|
|
BLT
2237
DELISTED
BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL (NEW)
BLT
| $6.38M | ﹤0.01% |
639,157
+284,573
| +80% | +$2.73M |
|
|
ANSS
2238
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $6.38M | ﹤0.01% |
71,260
-12,508
| -15% | -$1.08M |
|
2239
Invesco Next Gen Media and Gaming ETF
GGME
$45.4M
| $6.38M | ﹤0.01% |
261,618
-413,822
| -61% | -$9.65M |
|
2240
Alliance Resource Partners
ARLP
$3.27B
| $6.37M | ﹤0.01% |
546,880
-332,117
| -38% | -$4.04M |
|
|
ARMH
2241
DELISTED
ARM HOLDINGS PLC ADS
ARMH
| $6.37M | ﹤0.01% |
145,683
-271,127
| -65% | -$11.3M |
|
2242
Southwest Gas
SWX
$6.56B
| $6.36M | ﹤0.01% |
96,661
+32,976
| +52% | +$1.99M |
|
|
GHL
2243
DELISTED
Greenhill & Co., Inc.
GHL
| $6.35M | ﹤0.01% |
285,840
+264,275
| +1,225% | +$6.06M |
|
|
BCS.PRC
2244
DELISTED
BARCLAYS BK PLC SPONSORED ADS SER 4 PREF SHS (UK)
BCS.PRC
| $6.34M | ﹤0.01% |
244,530
-5,863
| -2% | -$151K |
|
2245
Box
BOX
$4.43B
| $6.33M | ﹤0.01% |
516,268
+120,753
| +31% | +$1.37M |
|
2246
iShares International Treasury Bond ETF
IGOV
$1.54B
| $6.33M | ﹤0.01% |
130,232
-74,242
| -36% | -$3.46M |
|
|
HA
2247
DELISTED
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
HA
| $6.32M | ﹤0.01% |
133,820
-385,278
| -74% | -$14.9M |
|
2248
Sabra Healthcare REIT
SBRA
$5.32B
| $6.31M | ﹤0.01% |
314,111
+258,212
| +462% | +$4.95M |
|
2249
Cadence Design Systems
CDNS
$92.8B
| $6.3M | ﹤0.01% |
267,227
-800,898
| -75% | -$16.8M |
|
2250
TriCo Bancshares
TCBK
$1.85B
| $6.3M | ﹤0.01% |
248,689
+26,976
| +12% | +$683K |
|
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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.