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 |
Incyte
INCY
|
+$300M |
| 2 |
SGEN
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
|
+$200M |
| 3 |
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
ACAD
|
+$81.4M |
| 4 |
ANAC
ANACOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM
ANAC
|
+$68.2M |
| 5 |
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
|
+$56.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
DYAX
DYAX CORPORATION
DYAX
|
+$313M |
| 2 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$25.3M |
| 3 |
MDVN
MEDIVATION, INC.
MDVN
|
+$12M |
| 4 |
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceutical
CPRX
|
+$4.31M |
| 5 |
Iovance Biotherapeutics
IOVA
|
+$4.11M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 82.24% |
| 2 | Technology | 0% |
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Julian Baker's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Julian Baker held 139 positions worth $9.48B, down 21% from $12.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 79% of the portfolio.
Julian Baker withdrew a net $1.26B in Q1 2016, closing 5 positions and reducing 8 holdings. Its most notable exit was DYAX CORPORATION, an estimated $313M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 82% of assets, up from 79% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology.
Against the trend, Julian Baker opened a new position in BeOne Medicines Ltd worth $56.1M.
- Julian Baker's largest Q1 2016 buy was BeOne Medicines Ltd: 1,912,680 shares worth $56.1M.
- Julian Baker added most to Incyte in Q1 2016, an estimated $300M increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was MEDIVATION, INC., cutting an estimated $12M.
- Julian Baker fully exited DYAX CORPORATION in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $313M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 79% of its $9.48B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Julian Baker opened 5 new positions and closed 5 in Q1 2016.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value fell 21% quarter-over-quarter to $9.48B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 16 May 2016.