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 |
SGEN
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
|
+$96.9M |
| 2 |
ONC
BeOne Medicines Ltd
ONC
|
+$55.3M |
| 3 |
AAAP
Advanced Accelerator Applications S.A.
AAAP
|
+$38.3M |
| 4 |
AKAO
Achaogen Inc
AKAO
|
+$30.7M |
| 5 |
AVXS
AveXis, Inc. Common Stock
AVXS
|
+$16.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$773M |
| 2 |
Exelixis
EXEL
|
+$27.8M |
| 3 |
TG Therapeutics
TGTX
|
+$15.5M |
| 4 |
Arrowhead Research
ARWR
|
+$13.6M |
| 5 |
VTAE
VITAE PHARMACEUTICALS INC COMMON STOCK
VTAE
|
+$13.3M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 87.85% |
| 2 | Technology | 0.01% |
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Julian Baker's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Julian Baker held 140 positions worth $10.2B, down 7.4% from $11B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 84% of the portfolio.
Julian Baker withdrew a net $1.84B in Q4 2016, closing 7 positions and reducing 18 holdings. Its most notable exit was TG Therapeutics, an estimated $15.5M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 88% of assets, down from 88% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology.
Against the trend, Julian Baker opened a new position in AveXis, Inc. Common Stock worth $15M.
- Julian Baker's largest Q4 2016 buy was AveXis, Inc. Common Stock: 315,300 shares worth $15M.
- Julian Baker added most to Seagen Inc. Common Stock in Q4 2016, an estimated $96.9M increase.
- Julian Baker's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was AbbVie, cutting an estimated $773M.
- Julian Baker fully exited TG Therapeutics in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $15.5M.
- Julian Baker's ten largest holdings make up 84% of its $10.2B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Julian Baker opened 7 new positions and closed 7 in Q4 2016.
- Julian Baker's portfolio value fell 7.4% quarter-over-quarter to $10.2B.
Based on Baker Bros. Advisors's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 14 Feb 2017.