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
|
+$517M |
| 2 |
SGEN
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
|
+$232M |
| 3 |
DBVT
DBV Technologies
DBVT
|
+$142M |
| 4 |
ANAC
ANACOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM
ANAC
|
+$66.6M |
| 5 |
Neurogene
NGNE
|
+$63.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
XOMA
Xoma
XOMA
|
+$57M |
| 2 |
KYTH
KYTHERA BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC COM
KYTH
|
+$29.2M |
| 3 |
ALDR
Alder Biopharmaceuticals
ALDR
|
+$16.1M |
| 4 |
Omeros
OMER
|
+$9.78M |
| 5 |
DYAX
DYAX CORPORATION
DYAX
|
+$8.72M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 77.98% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.01% |
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Julian Baker's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Julian Baker held 139 positions worth $10.8B, down 5.1% from $11.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 77% of the portfolio.
Julian Baker withdrew a net $347M in Q3 2015, closing 6 positions and reducing 8 holdings. Its most notable exit was Xoma, an estimated $57M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 78% of assets, up from 78% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology.
Against the trend, Julian Baker opened a new position in MEDIVATION, INC. worth $28M.
- Julian Baker's largest Q3 2015 buy was MEDIVATION, INC.: 659,752 shares worth $28M.
- Julian Baker added most to Incyte in Q3 2015, an estimated $517M increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Alder Biopharmaceuticals, cutting an estimated $16.1M.
- Julian Baker fully exited Xoma in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $57M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 77% of its $10.8B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Julian Baker opened 12 new positions and closed 6 in Q3 2015.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value fell 5.1% quarter-over-quarter to $10.8B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 16 Nov 2015.