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 |
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
HEDJ
|
+$677M |
| 2 |
GMCR
KEURIG GREEN MTN INC
GMCR
|
+$609M |
| 3 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$334M |
| 4 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$324M |
| 5 |
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
|
+$298M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$2.37B |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$763M |
| 3 |
COV
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
|
+$631M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$568M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$540M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 9.14% |
| 2 | Financials | 8.58% |
| 3 | Technology | 8.55% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.66% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ITCI
2251
DELISTED
Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc.
ITCI
| $7.98M | ﹤0.01% |
334,008
+76,158
| +30% | +$1.71M |
|
2252
Coca-Cola Femsa
KOF
$22.6B
| $7.97M | ﹤0.01% |
99,745
+27,743
| +39% | +$2.32M |
|
2253
Trex
TREX
$4.64B
| $7.96M | ﹤0.01% |
583,796
-15,464
| -3% | -$178K |
|
2254
Invesco California AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF
PWZ
$1.15B
| $7.95M | ﹤0.01% |
309,016
+19,907
| +7% | +$515K |
|
|
KND
2255
DELISTED
Kindred Healthcare
KND
| $7.94M | ﹤0.01% |
333,636
-191,745
| -36% | -$3.89M |
|
2256
State Street SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF
GNR
$4.78B
| $7.93M | ﹤0.01% |
184,711
+81,314
| +79% | +$3.58M |
|
|
FLY
2257
DELISTED
Fly Leasing Limited
FLY
| $7.92M | ﹤0.01% |
543,748
+58,884
| +12% | +$837K |
|
|
CXO
2258
DELISTED
CONCHO RESOURCES INC.
CXO
| $7.91M | ﹤0.01% |
68,203
-1,518
| -2% | -$165K |
|
2259
MDU Resources
MDU
$4.13B
| $7.9M | ﹤0.01% |
973,060
-1,748,511
| -64% | -$14.8M |
|
2260
B&G Foods
BGS
$289M
| $7.89M | ﹤0.01% |
267,972
+5,611
| +2% | +$165K |
|
|
NP
2261
DELISTED
Neenah, Inc. Common Stock
NP
| $7.88M | ﹤0.01% |
126,006
-27,412
| -18% | -$1.64M |
|
2262
State Street SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF
PSK
$689M
| $7.87M | ﹤0.01% |
174,865
+338
| +0.2% | +$15.1K |
|
2263
Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility ETF
IDLV
$345M
| $7.87M | ﹤0.01% |
251,803
-6,986
| -3% | -$218K |
|
|
IVH
2264
DELISTED
Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund
IVH
| $7.87M | ﹤0.01% |
484,594
-114,363
| -19% | -$1.85M |
|
2265
RLJ Lodging Trust
RLJ
$1.88B
| $7.86M | ﹤0.01% |
251,125
+137,941
| +122% | +$4.56M |
|
2266
Amkor Technology
AMKR
$13.4B
| $7.86M | ﹤0.01% |
889,367
-222,728
| -20% | -$1.81M |
|
2267
Asbury Automotive
ABG
$4.04B
| $7.85M | ﹤0.01% |
94,450
-104,361
| -52% | -$8.05M |
|
|
FFA
2268
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund
FFA
$456M
| $7.85M | ﹤0.01% |
544,992
-145,975
| -21% | -$2.11M |
|
|
KMI.WS
2269
DELISTED
Kinder Morgan Inc
KMI.WS
| $7.84M | ﹤0.01% |
1,913,148
+54,985
| +3% | +$214K |
|
|
HTY
2270
DELISTED
JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL SHAREHOLDER YIELD FUND
HTY
| $7.84M | ﹤0.01% |
653,758
+258,888
| +66% | +$3.09M |
|
2271
Selective Insurance
SIGI
$5.65B
| $7.83M | ﹤0.01% |
269,434
-5,334
| -2% | -$147K |
|
|
PIR
2272
DELISTED
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
PIR
| $7.82M | ﹤0.01% |
27,968
-35,057
| -56% | -$10.1M |
|
2273
JB Hunt Transport Services
JBHT
$25.4B
| $7.82M | ﹤0.01% |
91,566
+28,075
| +44% | +$2.35M |
|
2274
Sunstone Hotel Investors
SHO
$2.18B
| $7.82M | ﹤0.01% |
468,933
-2,566,714
| -85% | -$44.1M |
|
2275
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
MLCO
$2.19B
| $7.76M | ﹤0.01% |
361,553
-508,493
| -58% | -$12.2M |
|
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Morgan Stanley held 7,007 positions worth $272B, down 0.71% from $273B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Morgan Stanley withdrew a net $8.15B in Q1 2015, closing 169 positions and reducing 3,106 holdings. Its most notable exit was COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND), an estimated $631M 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 Financials and Technology.
Against the trend, Morgan Stanley opened a new position in Urban Edge Properties worth $85M.
- Morgan Stanley's largest Q1 2015 buy was Urban Edge Properties: 3,586,559 shares worth $85M.
- Morgan Stanley added most to WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund in Q1 2015, an estimated $677M increase.
- Morgan Stanley's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $2.37B.
- Morgan Stanley fully exited COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND) in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $631M.
- Morgan Stanley's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $272B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Morgan Stanley opened 124 new positions and closed 169 in Q1 2015.
- Morgan Stanley's portfolio value fell 0.71% quarter-over-quarter to $272B.
Based on Morgan Stanley's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 14 May 2015.