$164 billion worth investment firm Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has almost a hundred years of history of picking stock holdings that prove out to be winners in the long-term, with some well-known names in its portfolio.
After a brief dip in the stock market, which saw large technology names shed billions in value, savvy investors might have used the opportunity to supplement their portfolios with picks from large investment firms.
Using this as motivation, Finbold decided to analyze two of Morgan Stanley’s largest holdings, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and see how they will fare in the upcoming months.
Picks for you
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)
Making up 4.25% of the overall MS portfolio, tech giant Microsoft is Morgan Stanley’s largest stock holding, according to the latest 13F filing on August 14.
Looking at its performance in 2024 so far, MSFT stock has risen 12.83% on a year-to-date basis, with the previous five trading days bringing a 2.79% gain that was countered by a loss of 0.61% in the latest trading session on August 19, settling the price per share at $418.47.
Microsoft’s strong presence in the artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud server sectors continues to bring strong profit growth each quarter.
Furthermore, collaboration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT allows Azure to extend its capabilities and enhance its services.
Additionally, Microsoft’s increasing presence in the video game industry, which saw Microsoft engulf PCs and Xbox into one gaming platform through Microsoft Pass, has recently been bolstered by Activision Blizzard’s acquisition.
The company’s Q4 earnings report, released on July 30, revealed that it earned $245.1 billion in revenue and $88.1 billion in net income.
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)
The second-largest holding in Morgan Stanley’s portfolio at 3.77% belongs to the famous iPhone maker Apple.
2024 has proven somewhat turbulent, as it spent a large portion of the year in the red, making a positive shift only after its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) and trading 21.77% in the green for the year since.
Moreover, AAPL shares have added 4.60% in the past five trading days, while the latest trading session on Friday saw a positive 0.59% progress and a closing price of $226.05 per share.
The Cupertino giant recently announced its partnership with OpenAI, which will bring AI to its newest iPhones and enhance the overall user experience.
Notably, the latest Q3 report, released on August 1, revealed a beat on earnings. Earnings per share (EPS) of $1.40 exceeded expectations of $1.35, while revenue came at $85.78 billion compared to an estimated $84.53 billion.
Experts and Apple CEO Tim Cook still expect a rise in revenue in the upcoming quarters as the iPhone 16 and the updated product lineup for this year are released.
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