Newport Trust Co.
Newport Trust Company is a U.S.-based, New Hampshire state-chartered trust company headquartered in Washington, DC. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Newport Group, Inc., now part of Ascensus. The firm acts as a fiduciary trustee, specializing in administrative support, investment management, and consulting services—primarily for institutional and nonprofit clients, including large hospitals, health systems, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and benefit plans. The firm distinguishes itself by providing expertise in managing employer stock risks and helping organizations design, implement, and oversee complex retirement benefit programs. Although employee count is not specified, the parent group employs hundreds across its business lines.
Investment Strategy
Newport Trust Company primarily serves as an independent fiduciary trustee, managing large concentrations of employer stock within qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a disciplined strategy of long-term stewardship, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance, focusing on diversification, prudent investment allocation, and governance best practices. Its advisory services emphasize safeguarding plan participants’ interests and maintaining plan compliance, often for Fortune 1000 companies or large nonprofit institutions.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (64)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B BA | BOEING CO | 14.33% | $5.97B | 28,490,956 | $255.60 | $209.53 | +$761.1M |
T T | AT&T INC | 13.00% | $5.41B | 187,091,052 | $28.16 | $28.94 | +$47.9M |
G GD | GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP | 10.10% | $4.21B | 14,417,513 | $203.04 | $291.66 | +$181.5M |
P PSN | PARSONS CORP DEL | 8.98% | $3.74B | 52,128,190 | $36.60 | $71.77 | +$604.6M |
H HON | HONEYWELL INTL INC | 7.97% | $3.32B | 14,256,475 | $146.84 | $232.88 | +$202.2M |