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 |
Celcuity
CELC
|
+$98.7M |
| 2 |
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
MDGL
|
+$61.8M |
| 3 |
ABVX
Abivax
ABVX
|
+$53.7M |
| 4 |
Alkermes
ALKS
|
+$47.4M |
| 5 |
IDEAYA Biosciences
IDYA
|
+$28M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Insmed
INSM
|
+$124M |
| 2 |
VRNA
Verona Pharma
VRNA
|
+$21.2M |
| 3 |
VERV
Verve Therapeutics
VERV
|
+$19M |
| 4 |
Structure Therapeutics
GPCR
|
+$19M |
| 5 |
BPMC
Blueprint Medicines
BPMC
|
+$16.1M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 99.7% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AKRO
51
DELISTED
Akero Therapeutics
AKRO
| $15.4M | 0.11% |
324,630
| – | – |
|
52
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
XENE
$5.88B
| $14.9M | 0.11% |
370,208
| – | – |
|
|
DBVT
53
DBV Technologies
DBVT
$914M
| $14.6M | 0.11% |
1,461,425
| – | – |
|
54
Prelude Therapeutics
PRLD
$529M
| $14.6M | 0.11% |
10,123,824
| – | – |
|
|
ACLX
55
DELISTED
Arcellx
ACLX
| $13.7M | 0.1% |
166,825
| – | – |
|
56
CytomX Therapeutics
CTMX
$715M
| $13.6M | 0.1% |
4,250,826
+766,600
| +22% | +$1.73M |
|
57
Taysha Gene Therapies
TSHA
$1.98B
| $13.1M | 0.09% |
4,004,756
| – | – |
|
58
Xencor
XNCR
$2.07B
| $12.9M | 0.09% |
1,102,106
+431,675
| +64% | +$3.75M |
|
59
Design Therapeutics
DSGN
$938M
| $12.9M | 0.09% |
1,712,882
| – | – |
|
|
NUVL
60
DELISTED
Nuvalent
NUVL
| $12.4M | 0.09% |
143,937
| – | – |
|
|
SION
61
Sionna Therapeutics
SION
$239M
| $11.8M | 0.09% |
400,000
| – | – |
|
62
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
CRNX
$8.99B
| $11.7M | 0.08% |
280,000
| – | – |
|
63
Viking Therapeutics
VKTX
$3.95B
| $9.62M | 0.07% |
+366,083
| New | +$10.9M |
|
64
Pharvaris
PHVS
$2.55B
| $9.36M | 0.07% |
+375,000
| New | +$8.32M |
|
65
Agios Pharmaceuticals
AGIO
$1.98B
| $7.62M | 0.06% |
189,866
| – | – |
|
66
Sana Biotechnology
SANA
$1.17B
| $7.21M | 0.05% |
2,030,949
| – | – |
|
67
Sagimet Biosciences
SGMT
$637M
| $6.54M | 0.05% |
952,996
| – | – |
|
|
ALMS
68
Alumis Inc
ALMS
$3.13B
| $6.23M | 0.05% |
1,562,500
| – | – |
|
69
Relay Therapeutics
RLAY
$4.26B
| $6.06M | 0.04% |
1,160,117
| – | – |
|
70
Skye Bioscience
SKYE
$1.24M
| $5.7M | 0.04% |
1,450,638
| – | – |
|
71
Heron Therapeutics
HRTX
$60.4M
| $5.36M | 0.04% |
+4,251,951
| New | +$6.74M |
|
72
TScan Therapeutics
TCRX
$52.8M
| $5.07M | 0.04% |
2,784,792
| – | – |
|
|
MBX
73
MBX Biosciences
MBX
$3.19B
| $4.86M | 0.04% |
+277,777
| New | +$3.71M |
|
74
vTv Therapeutics
VTVT
$132M
| $3.46M | 0.03% |
148,314
+51,000
| +52% | +$895K |
|
|
VTYX
75
DELISTED
Ventyx Biosciences
VTYX
| $3.18M | 0.02% |
+1,023,130
| New | +$2.71M |
|
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Julian Baker's Q3 2025 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2025, Julian Baker held 100 positions worth $13.8B, up 34% from $10.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 79% of the portfolio.
Julian Baker's Q3 2025 filing shows 10 new, 14 increased, 6 reduced and 9 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Abivax: 875,796 shares worth $74.4M. The largest sale was Insmed, an estimated $124M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 100% of assets, down from 100% a quarter earlier.
- Julian Baker's largest Q3 2025 buy was Abivax: 875,796 shares worth $74.4M.
- Julian Baker added most to Celcuity in Q3 2025, an estimated $98.7M increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q3 2025 reduction was Insmed, cutting an estimated $124M.
- Julian Baker fully exited Verona Pharma in Q3 2025, selling an estimated $21.2M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 79% of its $13.8B portfolio in Q3 2025.
- Julian Baker opened 10 new positions and closed 9 in Q3 2025.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value rose 34% quarter-over-quarter to $13.8B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q3 2025, filed 14 Nov 2025.