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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
Eversource Energy
ES
$28.2B
| $411M | 0.14% |
6,326,337
+14,416
| +0.2% | +$939K |
|
152
Dominion Energy
D
$62.1B
| $410M | 0.14% |
5,740,888
+247,277
| +5% | +$18.1M |
|
153
Factset
FDS
$10.2B
| $410M | 0.14% |
2,046,284
-31,685
| -2% | -$6.98M |
|
154
Motorola Solutions
MSI
$72.4B
| $400M | 0.13% |
3,477,146
+45,857
| +1% | +$5.69M |
|
155
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
$45.3B
| $396M | 0.13% |
1,696,388
-321,089
| -16% | -$80.1M |
|
156
Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF
VMBS
$15.5B
| $386M | 0.13% |
7,502,641
+832,152
| +12% | +$42.2M |
|
157
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF
IWS
$15.7B
| $386M | 0.13% |
5,051,005
+364,062
| +8% | +$30.5M |
|
158
Boston Scientific
BSX
$69.3B
| $385M | 0.13% |
10,904,466
-116,830
| -1% | -$4.24M |
|
159
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
$130B
| $379M | 0.13% |
7,291,913
-37,430
| -0.5% | -$2.01M |
|
|
RTN
160
DELISTED
Raytheon Company
RTN
| $377M | 0.13% |
2,457,920
-303,459
| -11% | -$54.3M |
|
161
Southern Company
SO
$109B
| $375M | 0.12% |
8,542,727
+33,471
| +0.4% | +$1.52M |
|
162
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$87.4B
| $375M | 0.12% |
4,975,788
-234,557
| -5% | -$18M |
|
163
Humana
HUM
$43.3B
| $365M | 0.12% |
1,275,401
-115,511
| -8% | -$36.6M |
|
164
Caterpillar
CAT
$361B
| $364M | 0.12% |
2,866,830
-187,391
| -6% | -$24.4M |
|
165
Vanguard Growth ETF
VUG
$214B
| $364M | 0.12% |
16,270,128
+809,976
| +5% | +$19.6M |
|
166
Republic Services
RSG
$68B
| $364M | 0.12% |
5,044,998
+608,397
| +14% | +$44.5M |
|
167
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.79T
| $363M | 0.12% |
14,275,900
+366,180
| +3% | +$8.64M |
|
168
Duke Energy
DUK
$101B
| $360M | 0.12% |
4,173,770
+255,238
| +7% | +$21.7M |
|
|
MXIM
169
DELISTED
Maxim Integrated Products
MXIM
| $358M | 0.12% |
7,044,876
+56,023
| +0.8% | +$2.92M |
|
170
Danaher
DHR
$140B
| $356M | 0.12% |
3,894,137
+148,233
| +4% | +$13.5M |
|
171
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
FLOT
$10.2B
| $350M | 0.12% |
6,947,115
-1,108,874
| -14% | -$56.3M |
|
172
Genuine Parts
GPC
$17.8B
| $349M | 0.12% |
3,630,385
-41,271
| -1% | -$4.08M |
|
173
Allstate
ALL
$70.6B
| $347M | 0.12% |
4,193,944
+632,602
| +18% | +$56.8M |
|
174
Burlington
BURL
$23.5B
| $346M | 0.11% |
2,126,281
-28,520
| -1% | -$4.61M |
|
175
Progressive
PGR
$128B
| $345M | 0.11% |
5,720,907
-706,975
| -11% | -$47M |
|
Similar funds
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.