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 |
Linde
LIN
|
+$629M |
| 2 |
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
|
+$521M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$389M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$274M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$274M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$756M |
| 2 |
PX
Praxair Inc
PX
|
+$742M |
| 3 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$584M |
| 4 |
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ
|
+$546M |
| 5 |
State Street SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF
RWX
|
+$426M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 11.52% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 9.77% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.21% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.27% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
426
Baidu
BIDU
$36.8B
| $130M | 0.04% |
820,502
-95,526
| -10% | -$17.8M |
|
|
VMW
427
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $130M | 0.04% |
948,835
+1,381
| +0.1% | +$209K |
|
428
Synchrony
SYF
$24.8B
| $129M | 0.04% |
5,492,586
-552,567
| -9% | -$14.9M |
|
429
iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF
IFGL
$82.3M
| $128M | 0.04% |
4,750,813
+204,218
| +4% | +$5.65M |
|
|
BKI
430
DELISTED
Black Knight, Inc. Common Stock
BKI
| $128M | 0.04% |
2,841,004
+386,818
| +16% | +$18.1M |
|
431
iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGSB
$23B
| $128M | 0.04% |
2,473,325
-565,738
| -19% | -$29.2M |
|
432
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.35B
| $127M | 0.04% |
809,248
-137,772
| -15% | -$23M |
|
433
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF
VOE
$23.6B
| $127M | 0.04% |
1,335,119
-896,999
| -40% | -$94.2M |
|
|
SINA
434
DELISTED
Sina Corp
SINA
| $127M | 0.04% |
2,368,582
-14,046
| -0.6% | -$868K |
|
435
Take-Two Interactive
TTWO
$44.6B
| $127M | 0.04% |
1,232,781
-54,453
| -4% | -$6.27M |
|
436
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
$69.5B
| $127M | 0.04% |
9,588,154
+5,566,964
| +138% | +$84.5M |
|
|
FITB
437
Fifth Third Bancorp
FITB
$51.1B
| $126M | 0.04% |
5,362,491
-1,431,035
| -21% | -$37.7M |
|
438
FirstEnergy
FE
$28.1B
| $125M | 0.04% |
3,337,755
-966,749
| -22% | -$36.6M |
|
439
Huntington Ingalls Industries
HII
$12.4B
| $125M | 0.04% |
657,203
-208,061
| -24% | -$45.3M |
|
|
RDS.B
440
DELISTED
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class B
RDS.B
| $125M | 0.04% |
2,077,307
+130,599
| +7% | +$8.34M |
|
441
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEI
$18.1B
| $124M | 0.04% |
1,024,657
+273,554
| +36% | +$32.6M |
|
442
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
MTUM
$25B
| $124M | 0.04% |
1,238,268
-22,230
| -2% | -$2.38M |
|
443
SAP
SAP
$208B
| $124M | 0.04% |
1,246,347
-21,084
| -2% | -$2.24M |
|
444
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF
CWB
$5.57B
| $124M | 0.04% |
2,644,104
-791,444
| -23% | -$39.8M |
|
445
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
DGRO
$42.4B
| $123M | 0.04% |
3,714,491
+1,866,786
| +101% | +$65.6M |
|
446
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Index Fund
QTEC
$4.5B
| $123M | 0.04% |
1,807,490
-517,888
| -22% | -$37.3M |
|
447
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF
LMBS
$6.35B
| $123M | 0.04% |
2,404,425
+817,887
| +52% | +$41.7M |
|
448
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$61.9B
| $123M | 0.04% |
1,674,775
+908,159
| +118% | +$71.9M |
|
449
KT
KT
$8.58B
| $123M | 0.04% |
8,620,443
-37,815
| -0.4% | -$547K |
|
450
CDW
CDW
$18.4B
| $122M | 0.04% |
1,506,960
-85,299
| -5% | -$7.35M |
|
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Wells Fargo's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Wells Fargo held 6,931 positions worth $301B, down 15% from $354B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Wells Fargo's Q4 2018 filing shows 325 new, 2,823 increased, 2,765 reduced and 349 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Linde: 3,977,010 shares worth $621M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $756M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 12% of assets, down from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Wells Fargo's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 3,977,010 shares worth $621M.
- Wells Fargo added most to iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF in Q4 2018, an estimated $521M increase.
- Wells Fargo's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $756M.
- Wells Fargo fully exited Praxair Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $742M.
- Wells Fargo's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $301B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Wells Fargo opened 325 new positions and closed 349 in Q4 2018.
- Wells Fargo's portfolio value fell 15% quarter-over-quarter to $301B.
Based on Wells Fargo's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 11 Feb 2019.