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
|
+$1.35B |
| 2 |
AVXS
AveXis, Inc. Common Stock
AVXS
|
+$11.4M |
| 3 |
LJPC
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
LJPC
|
+$9.33M |
| 4 |
Ascendis Pharma A/S
ASND
|
+$8.29M |
| 5 |
Neurogene
NGNE
|
+$6.99M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$106M |
| 2 |
DSCI
Derma Sciences, Inc. Common Stock (DE)
DSCI
|
+$19.5M |
| 3 |
ARRY
Array Biopharma Inc
ARRY
|
+$10.6M |
| 4 |
Exelixis
EXEL
|
+$8.13M |
| 5 |
Arcturus Therapeutics
ARCT
|
+$4.91M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 98.27% |
| 2 | Technology | 0% |
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Julian Baker's Q1 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2017, Julian Baker held 137 positions worth $12.2B, up 20% from $10.2B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 87% of the portfolio.
Julian Baker deployed $1.08B of net new capital in Q1 2017, opening 4 new positions and adding to 21 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was AnaptysBio: 150,000 shares worth $4.16M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 98% of assets, up from 88% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Array Biopharma Inc, an estimated $10.6M trimmed.
- Julian Baker's largest Q1 2017 buy was AnaptysBio: 150,000 shares worth $4.16M.
- Julian Baker added most to Incyte in Q1 2017, an estimated $1.35B increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q1 2017 reduction was Array Biopharma Inc, cutting an estimated $10.6M.
- Julian Baker fully exited AbbVie in Q1 2017, selling an estimated $106M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 87% of its $12.2B portfolio in Q1 2017.
- Julian Baker opened 4 new positions and closed 18 in Q1 2017.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value rose 20% quarter-over-quarter to $12.2B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q1 2017, filed 15 May 2017.