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 |
AMRN
Amarin Corp
AMRN
|
+$55.6M |
| 2 |
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
ACAD
|
+$44.2M |
| 3 |
SGEN
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
|
+$40.8M |
| 4 |
Neurogene
NGNE
|
+$28.1M |
| 5 |
Exelixis
EXEL
|
+$25.4M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
XNPT
XENOPORT, INC.
XNPT
|
+$24.5M |
| 2 |
MDVN
MEDIVATION, INC.
MDVN
|
+$19.9M |
| 3 |
Novavax
NVAX
|
+$17.3M |
| 4 |
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
BCRX
|
+$16.2M |
| 5 |
Insmed
INSM
|
+$13.8M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 88.07% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.01% |
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Julian Baker's Q3 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2016, Julian Baker held 140 positions worth $11B, up 16% from $9.54B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 83% of the portfolio.
Julian Baker withdrew a net $1.03B in Q3 2016, closing 6 positions and reducing 16 holdings. Its most notable exit was XENOPORT, INC., an estimated $24.5M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 88% of assets, up from 86% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology.
Against the trend, Julian Baker opened a new position in ContraFect Corporation worth $10M.
- Julian Baker's largest Q3 2016 buy was ContraFect Corporation: 5,057 shares worth $10M.
- Julian Baker added most to Amarin Corp in Q3 2016, an estimated $55.6M increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q3 2016 reduction was BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, cutting an estimated $16.2M.
- Julian Baker fully exited XENOPORT, INC. in Q3 2016, selling an estimated $24.5M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 83% of its $11B portfolio in Q3 2016.
- Julian Baker opened 7 new positions and closed 6 in Q3 2016.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value rose 16% quarter-over-quarter to $11B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q3 2016, filed 14 Nov 2016.