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Julian Baker Baker Bros. Advisors

AUM $20B
1-Year Est. Return 154.41%
 

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.

This Fund
S&P 500
This Quarter Est. Return
+41.99%
1 Year Est. Return
+154.41%
3 Year Est. Return
+448.58%
5 Year Est. Return
+670.61%
10 Year Est. Return
+4,743.65%
AUM
$7.04B
AUM Growth
+$1.98B
Cap. Flow
-$1.2B
Cap. Flow %
-17.09%
Top 10 Hldgs %
79.89%
Holding
87
New
12
Increased
14
Reduced
15
Closed
5

Top Buys

Rank Stock Value
1
GEVA
SYNAGEVA BIOPHARMA CORP COM STK (DE)
GEVA
+$51.7M
2
MRTX
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
MRTX
+$19.5M
3
DSCI
Derma Sciences, Inc. Common Stock (DE)
DSCI
+$16.6M
4
QCOR
QUESTCOR PHARMA INC
QCOR
+$13.7M
5
XOMA
Xoma
XOMA
+$12.5M

Top Sells

Rank Stock Value
1
PCYC
PHARMACYCLICS INC
PCYC
+$195M
2
VPHM
VIROPHARMA INC
VPHM
+$96M
3
CLVS
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
CLVS
+$15.8M
4
AEGR
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals
AEGR
+$8.82M
5
INFI
Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
INFI
+$8.22M

Sector Composition

Rank Sector Weight
1 Healthcare 48.27%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Change
in Stake 		Capital Flow
ARQL
76
DELISTED
Arqule Inc
ARQL
– –
-879,805
Closed -$2.04M
CYTR
77
DELISTED
CytRx Corp
CYTR
– –
-166,667
Closed -$2M
ARDM
78
DELISTED
ARADIGM CORPORATION
ARDM
– –
-100,000
Closed -$16K
1 2 3
4

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Julian Baker's Q3 2013 Portfolio in Review

As of Q3 2013, Julian Baker held 87 positions worth $7.04B, up 39% from $5.06B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 80% of the portfolio.

Julian Baker withdrew a net $1.2B in Q3 2013, closing 5 positions and reducing 15 holdings. Its most notable exit was Arqule Inc, an estimated $2.04M position sold in full.

By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 48% of assets, up from 48% a quarter earlier.

Against the trend, Julian Baker opened a new position in Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock worth $30M.

  • Julian Baker's largest Q3 2013 buy was Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock: 1,980,074 shares worth $30M.
  • Julian Baker added most to SYNAGEVA BIOPHARMA CORP COM STK (DE) in Q3 2013, an estimated $51.7M increase.
  • Julian Baker's biggest Q3 2013 reduction was PHARMACYCLICS INC, cutting an estimated $195M.
  • Julian Baker fully exited Arqule Inc in Q3 2013, selling an estimated $2.04M.
  • Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 80% of its $7.04B portfolio in Q3 2013.
  • Julian Baker opened 12 new positions and closed 5 in Q3 2013.
  • Julian Baker's portfolio value rose 39% quarter-over-quarter to $7.04B.

Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q3 2013, filed 14 Nov 2013.