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 |
ACOR
Acorda Therapeutics
ACOR
|
+$90.4M |
| 2 |
SGEN
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
|
+$52.6M |
| 3 |
DYAX
DYAX CORPORATION
DYAX
|
+$24.1M |
| 4 |
Alkermes
ALKS
|
+$17.5M |
| 5 |
AAAP
Advanced Accelerator Applications S.A.
AAAP
|
+$15.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CLVS
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
CLVS
|
+$18.6M |
| 2 |
XNPT
XENOPORT, INC.
XNPT
|
+$17M |
| 3 |
ALDR
Alder Biopharmaceuticals
ALDR
|
+$16.8M |
| 4 |
RPRX
Repros Therapeutics Inc.
RPRX
|
+$14.5M |
| 5 |
Larimar Therapeutics
LRMR
|
+$12.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 78.52% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.01% |
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Julian Baker's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Julian Baker held 141 positions worth $12.1B, up 12% from $10.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 76% of the portfolio.
Julian Baker withdrew a net $1.53B in Q4 2015, closing 8 positions and reducing 5 holdings. Its most notable exit was Clovis Oncology, Inc., an estimated $18.6M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 79% of assets, up from 78% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology.
Against the trend, Julian Baker opened a new position in Alkermes worth $19.9M.
- Julian Baker's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alkermes: 250,251 shares worth $19.9M.
- Julian Baker added most to Acorda Therapeutics in Q4 2015, an estimated $90.4M increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was XENOPORT, INC., cutting an estimated $17M.
- Julian Baker fully exited Clovis Oncology, Inc. in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $18.6M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 76% of its $12.1B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Julian Baker opened 6 new positions and closed 8 in Q4 2015.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value rose 12% quarter-over-quarter to $12.1B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 16 Feb 2016.