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 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$603M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF
USMV
|
+$357M |
| 3 |
Vanguard Total Bond Market
BND
|
+$328M |
| 4 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$278M |
| 5 |
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYLB
|
+$202M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
|
+$767M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$416M |
| 3 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$414M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$372M |
| 5 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$354M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.71% |
| 2 | Financials | 9.3% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 8.98% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.24% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.44% |
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Wells Fargo's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, Wells Fargo held 7,113 positions worth $371B, up 5.2% from $353B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Wells Fargo's Q4 2019 filing shows 375 new, 2,741 increased, 2,852 reduced and 386 closed positions. Its largest new stake was DTE Energy Company 2019 Corporate Units: 546,464 shares worth $28M. The largest sale was State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, an estimated $767M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- Wells Fargo's largest Q4 2019 buy was DTE Energy Company 2019 Corporate Units: 546,464 shares worth $28M.
- Wells Fargo added most to Comcast in Q4 2019, an estimated $603M increase.
- Wells Fargo's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, cutting an estimated $767M.
- Wells Fargo fully exited Celgene Corp in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $213M.
- Wells Fargo's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $371B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- Wells Fargo opened 375 new positions and closed 386 in Q4 2019.
- Wells Fargo's portfolio value rose 5.2% quarter-over-quarter to $371B.
Based on Wells Fargo's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 14 Feb 2020.