MS Stock: Insider Activity, Filings & Research
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Insider Activity
Over the past 90 days, Morgan Stanley insiders engaged in 11 open-market sales totaling $16.6M in net selling, with no offsetting purchases. Notable transactions included Co-President Andrew Saperstein ($6.3M), Co-President Daniel Simkowitz ($2.8M), and Chief Client Officer Mandell Crawley ($2.5M), all executed on the same date. The insider sentiment score stands at 0/100, reflecting the absence of buying activity. Despite this selling pressure, the stock has appreciated 29.6% over the trailing period, while institutional investors have been accumulating positions according to 13F filings.
Updated Jun 4, 2026 · based on SEC Form 4 filings · not investment advice
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Peterson Douglas L.director | Grant | 1,310 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | NALLY DENNIS Mdirector | Grant | 345 | $209.96 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Herz Robert Hdirector | Grant | 1,310 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | BUTLER MEGANdirector | Grant | 1,310 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | GOOD LYNN Jdirector | Grant | 274 | $209.96 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | SCHAPIRO MARY Ldirector | Grant | 1,310 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | GLOCER THOMAS Hdirector | Grant | 512 | $209.96 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Leibowitz Shelley Bdirector | Grant | 1,310 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | WILKINS RAYFORD JRdirector | Grant | 1,310 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | GOOD LYNN Jdirector | Grant | 1,310 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | TRAQUINA PERRY Mdirector | Grant | 369 | $209.96 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | BUTLER MEGANdirector | Tax | 190 | $209.96 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Peterson Douglas L.director | Grant | 274 | $209.96 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | GLOCER THOMAS Hdirector | Grant | 1,310 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | James Erika Hdirector | Grant | 1,310 | — |
Source: MS SEC Form 4 filings, latest Jun 2, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
Research
Which Banks Capture the $197B IPO Wave: Goldman and Morgan Stanley or the Diversified Giants?
Blackstone's Q1 beat and 'best year ever' IPO forecast confirm the $197B pipeline is executable, yet Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley trade at the same 12-13x forward multiple as JPMorgan despite deriving 18-22% of revenue from investment banking versus JPM's 7%. Long GS and MS versus JPM over six months targets 8-12% relative return as Q2 and Q3 underwriting revenue surfaces the fee differential.
GSCOINBXFed Private Credit Crackdown: JPM at Risk While BX, APO, KKR Stand to Win
The Federal Reserve's scrutiny of banks' private credit exposure creates a divergence in financial stocks: traditional banks like JPMorgan face regulatory risks while alternative asset managers like Blackstone and Apollo stand to gain market share. This analysis ranks six financial giants based on their exposure and positioning for the coming regulatory changes.
JPMGSBXMS Launches Lowest-Cost Bitcoin ETF — COIN and 5 Stocks Set to Capture Institutional Flows
Morgan Stanley's launch of the lowest-cost Bitcoin ETF marks a milestone in institutional adoption, benefiting custodians like COIN and BK, exchanges CME/NDAQ, issuer MS, and proxy MSTR. Analysis ranks COIN top for its ETF custody dominance amid record volumes and diversification. Watch ETF inflows and crypto derivatives growth as key catalysts.
MSTRCOINBKSpaceX IPO 2026: GS & MS Eye Fee Windfall as AI Unicorn Pipeline Breaks Open
See It Market's report on easing 2026 IPO bottlenecks—with SpaceX and AI unicorns leading—positions MS and GS for fee windfalls amid rebounding underwriting pipelines. Recent 20%+ IB revenue growth and healthy backlogs support bullish calls, while ARKK eyes innovation upside despite YTD lags.
GSARKKPPI Report + Fed Rate Delay: Why JPM, BAC and WFC Are the Surprise Winners
Resilient U.S. labor data ahead of PPI and Goldman earnings signals fewer Fed cuts, boosting big banks' NII. JPM, BAC, and WFC lead with strong deposits and growth guidance, while GS and COF lag on exposure.
JPMBACWFCSEC Options Roundtable: CBOE and ICE Face Fee Reform as PFOF Scrutiny Hits SCHW, IBKR
SEC's options roundtable agenda release advances reform talks on liquidity and fees, spotlighting ICE and CBOE's dominance amid record volumes. Brokers like SCHW/IBKR face PFOF scrutiny, but exchanges' premiums reflect growth tailwinds. Neutral outlook favors scaled players.
ICECBOESCHWUS-Iran Ceasefire Talks: Oil's Next Move Could Make or Break XLE's 8% Rally
Jane Fraser's NY Fed Council appointment spotlights big banks' rotating regulatory influence, with JPM, Citi, and MS best positioned for policy foresight amid flat TTM growth and weak shares. Analysis ranks six majors by exposure, metrics, and conviction. Key: NII guidance and Basel outcomes to track.
CJPMBACQ1 M&A Megadeal Surge: EVR and HLI Ranked Ahead of MS, GS, JPM for Advisory Fees
Anchored in Morgan Stanley's insights on AI, energy, and oil driving M&A, this analyzes six firms' exposure to Q1's megadeal boom. Boutiques like Evercore and Houlihan Lokey lead conviction rankings due to high-margin advisory focus, followed by bulge-bracket giants.
GSJPMBACIran Conflict Stresses Credit Markets: 6 Bank and Bond ETF Plays Ranked
Iran conflict signals stress US short-term credit, benefiting safe Treasuries like SHY and resilient banks like JPM while pressuring leveraged names like WFC and corporate bonds like LQD. Analysis ranks 6 plays by exposure and valuation. Key metrics show banks' liquidity buffers amid recent price weakness.
JPMBACWFCECB Tightening Warning: JPM, BAC, and CAT Among 6 Stocks With Most EU Revenue at Risk
FT's April 8 warning on ECB tightening revives 2011 fears, hammering US-exposed stocks. JPM, BAC, MS, CAT, HON, and PLD—holding 13-23% Europe revenue—top the risk list amid negative returns and slowing growth. Ranked bears: BAC leads vulnerability.
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