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 |
NVTA
Invitae Corporation
NVTA
|
+$121M |
| 2 |
GEVA
SYNAGEVA BIOPHARMA CORP COM STK (DE)
GEVA
|
+$106M |
| 3 |
ONCE
Spark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
ONCE
|
+$76.4M |
| 4 |
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
|
+$51.5M |
| 5 |
SGEN
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
|
+$34.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AVNR
AVANIR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC CL A
AVNR
|
+$653M |
| 2 |
SLXP
SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS LTD DEL
SLXP
|
+$73M |
| 3 |
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
VNDA
|
+$30.8M |
| 4 |
PCYC
PHARMACYCLICS INC
PCYC
|
+$17.3M |
| 5 |
XOMA
Xoma
XOMA
|
+$8.13M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 45.83% |
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Julian Baker's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Julian Baker held 140 positions worth $12B, up 23% from $9.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 77% of the portfolio.
Julian Baker withdrew a net $2.3B in Q1 2015, closing 10 positions and reducing 51 holdings. Its most notable exit was AVANIR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC CL A, an estimated $653M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 46% of assets, down from 47% a quarter earlier.
Against the trend, Julian Baker opened a new position in Invitae Corporation worth $110M.
- Julian Baker's largest Q1 2015 buy was Invitae Corporation: 6,554,967 shares worth $110M.
- Julian Baker added most to SYNAGEVA BIOPHARMA CORP COM STK (DE) in Q1 2015, an estimated $106M increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was Vanda Pharmaceuticals, cutting an estimated $30.8M.
- Julian Baker fully exited AVANIR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC CL A in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $653M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 77% of its $12B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Julian Baker opened 18 new positions and closed 10 in Q1 2015.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value rose 23% quarter-over-quarter to $12B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 15 May 2015.