Julian Baker Baker Bros. Advisors
Julian Baker is co-managing member of Baker Bros. Advisors, a firm renowned for deep specialization in biotechnology and life sciences. The firm is known for concentrated positions, long holding periods, and scientific diligence that goes well beyond typical generalist research. Baker Bros. filings are closely watched by healthcare investors for signals in clinical-stage and commercial biotech.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
|
+$30.4M |
| 2 |
ANAC
ANACOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM
ANAC
|
+$19.4M |
| 3 |
AVNR
AVANIR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC CL A
AVNR
|
+$16.5M |
| 4 |
MNK
MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
MNK
|
+$15.8M |
| 5 |
XNPT
XENOPORT, INC.
XNPT
|
+$13.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ITMN
INTERMUNE INC
ITMN
|
+$209M |
| 2 |
QCOR
QUESTCOR PHARMA INC
QCOR
|
+$46.2M |
| 3 |
CLVS
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
CLVS
|
+$32.8M |
| 4 |
SLXP
SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS LTD DEL
SLXP
|
+$18.1M |
| 5 |
AEGR
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals
AEGR
|
+$13.3M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 44.26% |
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Julian Baker's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Julian Baker held 115 positions worth $7.94B, down 2.7% from $8.16B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 75% of the portfolio.
Julian Baker withdrew a net $1.92B in Q3 2014, closing 7 positions and reducing 12 holdings. Its most notable exit was INTERMUNE INC, an estimated $209M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 44% of assets, down from 45% a quarter earlier.
Against the trend, Julian Baker opened a new position in MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY worth $18.2M.
- Julian Baker's largest Q3 2014 buy was MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY: 201,856 shares worth $18.2M.
- Julian Baker added most to BioMarin Pharmaceuticals in Q3 2014, an estimated $30.4M increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS LTD DEL, cutting an estimated $18.1M.
- Julian Baker fully exited INTERMUNE INC in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $209M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 75% of its $7.94B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Julian Baker opened 11 new positions and closed 7 in Q3 2014.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value fell 2.7% quarter-over-quarter to $7.94B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 14 Nov 2014.