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 |
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ
|
+$456M |
| 2 |
Kraft Heinz
KHC
|
+$245M |
| 3 |
Abbott
ABT
|
+$236M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$234M |
| 5 |
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHY
|
+$181M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.64B |
| 2 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$464M |
| 3 |
KRFT
KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA)
KRFT
|
+$402M |
| 4 |
Biogen
BIIB
|
+$313M |
| 5 |
CB
CHUBB CORPORATION
CB
|
+$287M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 10.76% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 10.51% |
| 3 | Financials | 9.58% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.8% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.18% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26
AT&T
T
$165B
| $1.15B | 0.48% |
46,818,716
+3,317,015
| +8% | +$84.6M |
|
27
Verizon
VZ
$194B
| $1.11B | 0.46% |
25,446,860
+528,963
| +2% | +$24.4M |
|
28
Chevron
CVX
$388B
| $1.08B | 0.45% |
13,732,975
+228,515
| +2% | +$19.2M |
|
29
Union Pacific
UNP
$183B
| $1.06B | 0.44% |
11,940,339
-2,303,469
| -16% | -$210M |
|
30
Cisco
CSCO
$450B
| $1.05B | 0.44% |
40,107,160
+1,764,971
| +5% | +$47.7M |
|
31
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF
IJK
$10.8B
| $1.01B | 0.42% |
25,767,368
+1,647,936
| +7% | +$68.8M |
|
32
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
BSV
$44.6B
| $1.01B | 0.42% |
12,585,003
+243,211
| +2% | +$19.5M |
|
33
3M
MMM
$89B
| $1B | 0.42% |
8,472,761
-85,487
| -1% | -$10.5M |
|
34
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
$56.1B
| $994M | 0.42% |
49,985,447
+2,251,829
| +5% | +$47.7M |
|
35
Intel
INTC
$466B
| $984M | 0.41% |
32,658,160
+1,479,149
| +5% | +$42.8M |
|
|
ALXN
36
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $975M | 0.41% |
6,235,817
+838,201
| +16% | +$153M |
|
37
Bank of America
BAC
$435B
| $963M | 0.4% |
61,825,458
+1,158,256
| +2% | +$19.5M |
|
|
CELG
38
DELISTED
Celgene Corp
CELG
| $962M | 0.4% |
8,893,338
+819,600
| +10% | +$102M |
|
39
CVS Health
CVS
$137B
| $961M | 0.4% |
9,957,824
+687,880
| +7% | +$72.3M |
|
40
United Parcel Service
UPS
$97.6B
| $938M | 0.39% |
9,504,846
+383,933
| +4% | +$37.9M |
|
41
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF
IWR
$56.8B
| $919M | 0.39% |
23,633,076
+756,264
| +3% | +$31.3M |
|
42
Target
TGT
$62.1B
| $911M | 0.38% |
11,585,023
+517,278
| +5% | +$41.3M |
|
43
Boeing
BA
$165B
| $903M | 0.38% |
6,897,627
+338,685
| +5% | +$47M |
|
44
Vanguard Total Bond Market
BND
$157B
| $902M | 0.38% |
11,008,384
+151,855
| +1% | +$12.4M |
|
45
Starbucks
SBUX
$118B
| $894M | 0.37% |
15,731,029
-91,869
| -0.6% | -$5.15M |
|
46
Pfizer
PFE
$140B
| $881M | 0.37% |
29,572,710
+2,953,260
| +11% | +$94.7M |
|
47
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF
IJJ
$8.85B
| $877M | 0.37% |
15,197,840
+783,638
| +5% | +$48M |
|
48
Medtronic
MDT
$107B
| $861M | 0.36% |
12,857,098
+459,401
| +4% | +$33.8M |
|
49
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
$34.3B
| $848M | 0.36% |
7,300,426
+1,139,933
| +19% | +$132M |
|
50
Merck
MRK
$324B
| $845M | 0.35% |
17,933,304
+2,882,532
| +19% | +$153M |
|
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Wells Fargo's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Wells Fargo held 6,902 positions worth $239B, down 8% from $259B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Wells Fargo's Q3 2015 filing shows 269 new, 2,383 increased, 3,101 reduced and 367 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Kraft Heinz: 3,243,001 shares worth $229M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.64B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 11% of assets, up from 11% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Wells Fargo's largest Q3 2015 buy was Kraft Heinz: 3,243,001 shares worth $229M.
- Wells Fargo added most to Vanguard Real Estate ETF in Q3 2015, an estimated $456M increase.
- Wells Fargo's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.64B.
- Wells Fargo fully exited KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA) in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $402M.
- Wells Fargo's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $239B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Wells Fargo opened 269 new positions and closed 367 in Q3 2015.
- Wells Fargo's portfolio value fell 8% quarter-over-quarter to $239B.
Based on Wells Fargo's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 13 Nov 2015.