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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
+2.69%
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
$8.16B
AUM Growth
+$296M
Cap. Flow
-$1.61B
Cap. Flow %
-19.71%
Top 10 Hldgs %
74.41%
Holding
114
New
7
Increased
22
Reduced
9
Closed
9

Top Buys

Rank Stock Value
1
PCYC
PHARMACYCLICS INC
PCYC
+$80.1M
2
SGEN
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
+$65.5M
3
AVNR
AVANIR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC CL A
AVNR
+$58.8M
4
BCRX icon
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
BCRX
+$48.9M
5
ARAV
Aravive, Inc. Common Stock
ARAV
+$35.8M

Top Sells

Rank Stock Value
1
ICPT
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ICPT
+$84.5M
2
CHTP
CHELSEA THERAPEUTICS INT'L LTD
CHTP
+$37.3M
3
HALO icon
Halozyme
HALO
+$24.8M
4
GILD icon
Gilead Sciences
GILD
+$23.4M
5
QCOR
QUESTCOR PHARMA INC
QCOR
+$18.6M

Sector Composition

Rank Sector Weight
1 Healthcare 44.93%
Name Market Value Portfolio Weight Shares or Principal Change
in Stake 		Capital Flow
CHTP
101
DELISTED
CHELSEA THERAPEUTICS INT'L LTD
CHTP
– –
-6,760,394
Closed -$37.3M
1 2 3 4
5

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Julian Baker's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review

As of Q2 2014, Julian Baker held 114 positions worth $8.16B, up 3.8% from $7.87B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 74% of the portfolio.

Julian Baker withdrew a net $1.61B in Q2 2014, closing 9 positions and reducing 9 holdings. Its most notable exit was Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an estimated $84.5M position sold in full.

By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 45% of assets, down from 48% a quarter earlier.

Against the trend, Julian Baker opened a new position in Aravive, Inc. Common Stock worth $34.9M.

  • Julian Baker's largest Q2 2014 buy was Aravive, Inc. Common Stock: 207,648 shares worth $34.9M.
  • Julian Baker added most to PHARMACYCLICS INC in Q2 2014, an estimated $80.1M increase.
  • Julian Baker's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Halozyme, cutting an estimated $24.8M.
  • Julian Baker fully exited Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $84.5M.
  • Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 74% of its $8.16B portfolio in Q2 2014.
  • Julian Baker opened 7 new positions and closed 9 in Q2 2014.
  • Julian Baker's portfolio value rose 3.8% quarter-over-quarter to $8.16B.

Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 14 Aug 2014.