Wells Fargo Portfolio holdings
Wells Fargo & Company, founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William Fargo, is a major American financial institution headquartered in San Francisco, California, known for its extensive retail banking network and historical roots in the American West. Offering a wide range of services—including consumer banking, mortgages, wealth management, and commercial finance—it manages trillions in assets and serves millions of customers through thousands of branches and ATMs across the U.S. Despite its prominence, Wells Fargo faced significant scrutiny following a 2016 scandal involving millions of unauthorized accounts, leading to leadership changes and regulatory penalties, though it has since focused on rebuilding trust and enhancing digital banking capabilities. With a legacy tied to stagecoaches and a modern focus on diversified financial services, Wells Fargo remains a key player in the U.S. banking sector.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.5B |
| 2 |
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
VWO
|
+$334M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$206M |
| 4 |
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
|
+$192M |
| 5 |
HAR
Harman International Industries
HAR
|
+$173M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$470M |
| 2 |
PXD
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
|
+$321M |
| 3 |
American Express
AXP
|
+$299M |
| 4 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$273M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$262M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 10.9% |
| 2 | Technology | 10.62% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.36% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.99% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.71% |
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Wells Fargo's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Wells Fargo held 6,838 positions worth $259B, up 1% from $257B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Wells Fargo's Q2 2015 filing shows 376 new, 3,577 increased, 1,928 reduced and 205 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Black Knight, Inc. Common Stock: 1,696,246 shares worth $52.4M. The largest sale was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, an estimated $470M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 11% of assets, up from 11% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
- Wells Fargo's largest Q2 2015 buy was Black Knight, Inc. Common Stock: 1,696,246 shares worth $52.4M.
- Wells Fargo added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2015, an estimated $1.5B increase.
- Wells Fargo's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was iShares Russell 2000 ETF, cutting an estimated $470M.
- Wells Fargo fully exited LORILLARD INC COM STK in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $78.3M.
- Wells Fargo's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $259B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Wells Fargo opened 376 new positions and closed 205 in Q2 2015.
- Wells Fargo's portfolio value rose 1% quarter-over-quarter to $259B.
Based on Wells Fargo's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 14 Aug 2015.