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 |
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
|
+$49.3M |
| 2 |
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
ACAD
|
+$43.3M |
| 3 |
Kodiak Sciences
KOD
|
+$31.6M |
| 4 |
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
MDGL
|
+$27.5M |
| 5 |
ALLK
Allakos
ALLK
|
+$27.1M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
EXAS
Exact Sciences
EXAS
|
+$60M |
| 2 |
BOLD
Audentes Therapeutics, Inc
BOLD
|
+$48.2M |
| 3 |
Adaptive Biotechnologies
ADPT
|
+$10.4M |
| 4 |
uniQure
QURE
|
+$9.23M |
| 5 |
NextCure
NXTC
|
+$8.45M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 99.65% |
| 2 | Financials | 0.01% |
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Julian Baker's Q1 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2020, Julian Baker held 116 positions worth $16.2B, down 14% from $18.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 86% of the portfolio.
Julian Baker's Q1 2020 filing shows 17 new, 25 increased, 19 reduced and 6 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Adaptimmune Therapeutics: 3,690,307 shares worth $10M. The largest sale was Exact Sciences, an estimated $60M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 100% of assets, down from 100% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials.
- Julian Baker's largest Q1 2020 buy was Adaptimmune Therapeutics: 3,690,307 shares worth $10M.
- Julian Baker added most to Alexion Pharmaceuticals in Q1 2020, an estimated $49.3M increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q1 2020 reduction was Exact Sciences, cutting an estimated $60M.
- Julian Baker fully exited Audentes Therapeutics, Inc in Q1 2020, selling an estimated $48.2M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 86% of its $16.2B portfolio in Q1 2020.
- Julian Baker opened 17 new positions and closed 6 in Q1 2020.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value fell 14% quarter-over-quarter to $16.2B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q1 2020, filed 15 May 2020.