Morgan Stanley Scores in Institutional Investor's 1999 All-America Research Team Poll

In its October 15, 1999 issue, Institutional Investor released its 1999 All-America Research Team, in which Morgan Stanley secured three additional positions (53) versus last year (50). In a tight race for the top spot, Morgan Stanley placed third overall, three positions behind Merrill Lynch (56) and two positions behind Salomon Smith Barney (55).

 

In its October 15, 1999 issue, Institutional Investor released its 1999 All-America Research Team, in which Morgan Stanley secured three additional positions (53) versus last year (50). In a tight race for the top spot, Morgan Stanley placed third overall, three positions behind Merrill Lynch (56) and two positions behind Salomon Smith Barney (55). However, on a weighted average basis (assigning a rank of 4 to first teamers, 3 to second teamers, 2 to third teamers, and 1 to runners-up), Morgan Stanley earned second place with 136 points — only one point behind Merrill Lynch (137) and 11 points in front of Salomon Smith Barney (125).

Morgan Stanley outpaced the remainder of the Street by a wide margin, placing a full 10 positions ahead of 4th-ranked Goldman Sachs (who lost seven positions compared to 1998) and 13 ahead of 5th-ranked CSFB. On a weighted basis, Morgan Stanley was 41 points ahead of Goldman and 50 points ahead of CSFB.

This year's poll is based on the opinions of approximately 2,300 individuals, representing approximately 90% of the top 100 accounts in the II300 (Institutional Investor's listing of the largest institutions and money management firms in the U.S.), and about 65% of the complete II300.

Following is a listing of all Morgan Stanley analysts who achieved rankings in this year's Institutional Investor All-America Research Team. Please join us in congratulating them.

Analyst Position 1999 Category
Atwell, Wayne 1st team Nonferrous Metals
Bilotti, Rich 1st team Broadcasting/Cable
Blumstein, Michael 1st team Insurance/Life
Bodenchak, Frank 1st team Broadcasting/Radio & TV
Conway, Andrew 1st team Beverages
Edelstone, Mark 1st team Semiconductors
Girsky, Steve 1st team Autos
Girsky, Steve 1st team Auto Parts
Meeker, Mary 1st team The Internet & New Media
Murphy, Jennifer 1st team Electrical Equipment
Phillips, Chuck 1st team Server & Enterprise Software
Reicin, Glenn 1st team Healthcare/Medical Supplies & Devices
Togut, David 1st team Computer Services
 
Adelman, David 2nd team Tobacco
Deahna, Jay 2nd team Electronics/Semiconductor Capital Equipment
Fleck, Shelby 2nd team Electronics/Manufacturing Services
Iyer, Anand & Team 2nd team Convertibles
Lovoi, John 2nd team Oil Services & Equipment
McVey, Henry 2nd team Brokers & Asset Managers
Murphy, Kevin 2nd team Airfreight
Ottenstein, Robert 2nd team Chemicals/Specialty
Rossi, Marie 2nd team Healthcare/Information Technology
Rubin, Jami 2nd team Pharmaceuticals/Major
Shah, Vinay 2nd team Technical Software
Terreson, Douglas 2nd team Oil/International
Valentine, Jim 2nd team Railroads
Valentine, Jim 2nd team Trucking
 
Arnold, Christine 3rd team Healthcare/Managed Care
Berler, Matthew 3rd team Paper & Forest Products
Depuy, Chris 3rd team Data Networking
Esquivel, Josephine 3rd team Textiles, Apparel & Footwear
Fleck, Shelby 3rd team Electronics/Connectors & Other Components
Konolige, Kit 3rd team Electric Utilities
Levin, Debra 3rd team Retailing/Food & Drug Chains
Meeker, Mary 3rd team PC Software
Murphy, Jennifer 3rd team Multi-industry
Nabi, Marc 3rd team Satellite
Pearson, Sharon 3rd team Retailing/Softlines
Penney, Howard 3rd team Restaurants
Ravitz, Leslie 3rd team Chemicals/Major
Runkle, Rebecca 3rd team Photography & Electronic Imaging
Russell, Michael 3rd team Advertising Agencies
Shah, Alkesh 3rd team Telecom Equipment/Wireline
 
Arthur, Douglas RU Publishing
Bilotti, Rich RU Entertainment
Kraemer, Tom RU Server & Enterprise Hardware
Misset, Bruce RU Retailing/Broadline
Murphy, Kevin RU Airlines
Roach, Steve RU Economics
Shah, Alkesh RU Telecom Equipment/Wireless
Terreson, Douglas RU Oil/Domestic
Whyte, Greg & TeamRU REITS
Wien, Byron RU Portfolio Strategy