Morgan Stanley Ownership

Morgan Stanley maintains a total of 1.68 Billion outstanding shares. Over half of Morgan Stanley's outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These institutional investors are typically referred to as corporate investors that shop for positions in a given instrument to benefit from reduced trade commissions. Consequently, these institutions are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors in Morgan Stanley. Please watch out for any change in the institutional holdings of Morgan Stanley as this could mean something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company has, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it. Some institutional investors establish a significant position in stocks such as Morgan Stanley in order to find ways to drive up its value. Retail investors, on the other hand, need to know that institutional holders can own millions of shares of Morgan Stanley, and when they decide to sell, the stock will often sell-off, which may instantly impact shareholders' value. So, traders who get in early or near the beginning of the institutional investor's buying cycle could potentially generate profits. Check out Correlation Analysis to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Morgan Stanley. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in population. For more information on how to buy Morgan Stock please use our How to Invest in Morgan Stanley guide.