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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1051
Mercury Insurance
MCY
$5.93B
| $33.1M | 0.01% |
639,396
+251,397
| +65% | +$13.7M |
|
1052
Western Union
WU
$1.98B
| $33M | 0.01% |
1,933,842
+460,808
| +31% | +$8.38M |
|
1053
Codexis
CDXS
$151M
| $33M | 0.01% |
1,975,392
+148,445
| +8% | +$2.56M |
|
|
TWNK
1054
DELISTED
Hostess Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock
TWNK
| $32.9M | 0.01% |
3,009,595
+386,978
| +15% | +$4.25M |
|
1055
ING
ING
$99.8B
| $32.9M | 0.01% |
3,085,985
-886,871
| -22% | -$10.7M |
|
1056
Crown Holdings
CCK
$12.8B
| $32.9M | 0.01% |
791,331
-740
| -0.1% | -$34.2K |
|
1057
Domino's
DPZ
$11.5B
| $32.8M | 0.01% |
132,444
-97,434
| -42% | -$25.7M |
|
1058
Moelis & Co
MC
$4.97B
| $32.8M | 0.01% |
953,679
+37,580
| +4% | +$1.6M |
|
|
EIM
1059
Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund
EIM
$491M
| $32.8M | 0.01% |
2,902,424
+365,514
| +14% | +$4.07M |
|
1060
Hewlett Packard
HPE
$63.4B
| $32.7M | 0.01% |
2,478,068
-396,457
| -14% | -$5.94M |
|
|
SABA
1061
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II
SABA
$220M
| $32.7M | 0.01% |
2,708,259
+56,012
| +2% | +$685K |
|
1062
Kirby Corp
KEX
$7.01B
| $32.6M | 0.01% |
483,729
-31,435
| -6% | -$2.33M |
|
1063
State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF
GMF
$425M
| $32.6M | 0.01% |
371,109
-11,103
| -3% | -$999K |
|
1064
RenaissanceRe
RNR
$13.3B
| $32.6M | 0.01% |
243,478
+50,630
| +26% | +$6.61M |
|
1065
CNO Financial Group
CNO
$5.14B
| $32.5M | 0.01% |
2,185,488
+40,805
| +2% | +$744K |
|
|
AOD
1066
abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund
AOD
$1.11B
| $32.5M | 0.01% |
4,507,251
+1,941,676
| +76% | +$15.5M |
|
1067
Ralph Lauren
RL
$22.6B
| $32.5M | 0.01% |
313,986
+5,980
| +2% | +$705K |
|
1068
Hanover Insurance
THG
$8.1B
| $32.5M | 0.01% |
277,965
+222,021
| +397% | +$24.9M |
|
|
APF
1069
DELISTED
Morgan Stanley Asia Pacific Fund
APF
| $32.4M | 0.01% |
1,972,517
+62,290
| +3% | +$978K |
|
1070
Korn Ferry
KFY
$4.18B
| $32.4M | 0.01% |
820,594
+150,701
| +22% | +$6.79M |
|
1071
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.65B
| $32.4M | 0.01% |
1,058,525
+752,875
| +246% | +$105M |
|
1072
Textron
TXT
$14.7B
| $32.4M | 0.01% |
704,149
-86,304
| -11% | -$4.85M |
|
1073
Prudential
PUK
$37.6B
| $32.3M | 0.01% |
942,152
-90,688
| -9% | -$3.47M |
|
|
PRSU
1074
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc
PRSU
$1.39B
| $32.2M | 0.01% |
643,333
+15,601
| +2% | +$794K |
|
1075
NovoCure
NVCR
$1.73B
| $32.1M | 0.01% |
957,572
+493,843
| +106% | +$18.1M |
|
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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.