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
|
+$184M |
| 2 |
Kodiak Sciences
KOD
|
+$48.8M |
| 3 |
HZNP
Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company Ordinary Shares
HZNP
|
+$29.2M |
| 4 |
TSVT
2seventy bio
TSVT
|
+$20.9M |
| 5 |
Replimune Group
REPL
|
+$19.2M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CCXI
ChemoCentryx, Inc.
CCXI
|
+$20.1M |
| 2 |
Legend Biotech
LEGN
|
+$19M |
| 3 |
OPT
Opthea Limited American Depositary Shares
OPT
|
+$3.19M |
| 4 |
ALBO
Albireo Pharma Inc
ALBO
|
+$2.43M |
| 5 |
GMDA
Gamida Cell Ltd. Ordinary Shares
GMDA
|
+$1.55M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 99.5% |
| 2 | Financials | 0.01% |
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Julian Baker's Q1 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2022, Julian Baker held 121 positions worth $17.4B, down 15% from $20.6B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 85% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q1 2022: portfolio turnover was 4.1%. Julian Baker opened 2 new positions and exited 3, leaving the 121-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 100% of assets, up from 99% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials.
- Julian Baker's largest Q1 2022 buy was Vera Therapeutics: 333,333 shares worth $7.83M.
- Julian Baker added most to Incyte in Q1 2022, an estimated $184M increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q1 2022 reduction was ChemoCentryx, Inc., cutting an estimated $20.1M.
- Julian Baker fully exited Albireo Pharma Inc in Q1 2022, selling an estimated $2.43M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 85% of its $17.4B portfolio in Q1 2022.
- Julian Baker opened 2 new positions and closed 3 in Q1 2022.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value fell 15% quarter-over-quarter to $17.4B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q1 2022, filed 16 May 2022.