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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
VGT
$136B
| $342M | 0.14% |
27,384,048
-1,122,976
| -4% | -$14.7M |
|
|
DD
177
DELISTED
Du Pont De Nemours E I
DD
| $341M | 0.14% |
7,073,107
+151,305
| +2% | +$8.08M |
|
178
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF
IWP
$19.6B
| $341M | 0.14% |
7,689,162
+358,214
| +5% | +$17M |
|
179
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF
VB
$80.2B
| $336M | 0.14% |
3,115,377
-56,051
| -2% | -$6.55M |
|
180
EOG Resources
EOG
$74.4B
| $334M | 0.14% |
4,585,071
+742,807
| +19% | +$57.7M |
|
181
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCIT
$66.4B
| $328M | 0.14% |
3,838,734
+89,654
| +2% | +$7.61M |
|
182
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
$14.6B
| $324M | 0.14% |
6,863,461
-934,060
| -12% | -$45.4M |
|
183
Eversource Energy
ES
$28.4B
| $323M | 0.14% |
6,382,054
-2,142,986
| -25% | -$103M |
|
184
State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF
RWR
$1.91B
| $322M | 0.13% |
3,735,867
-61,588
| -2% | -$5.36M |
|
185
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$15.9B
| $322M | 0.13% |
3,861,677
+863,947
| +29% | +$74.9M |
|
|
JAH
186
DELISTED
JARDEN CORPORATION
JAH
| $320M | 0.13% |
6,549,063
+2,175,875
| +50% | +$115M |
|
187
ServiceNow
NOW
$114B
| $314M | 0.13% |
22,641,545
+599,000
| +3% | +$8.95M |
|
188
L3Harris
LHX
$56.9B
| $314M | 0.13% |
4,293,803
+223,969
| +6% | +$17.5M |
|
189
Kinder Morgan
KMI
$70.3B
| $314M | 0.13% |
11,346,008
+714,501
| +7% | +$23.7M |
|
190
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
PFF
$13.2B
| $312M | 0.13% |
8,092,144
+3,790
| +0% | +$148K |
|
|
STI
191
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
| $310M | 0.13% |
8,097,065
+474,279
| +6% | +$19.8M |
|
192
Blackrock
BLK
$170B
| $308M | 0.13% |
1,036,066
+131,073
| +14% | +$42.3M |
|
193
MarketAxess Holdings
MKTX
$4.34B
| $308M | 0.13% |
3,312,274
-58,630
| -2% | -$5.67M |
|
194
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$66B
| $302M | 0.13% |
1,405,025
-164,391
| -10% | -$36.9M |
|
195
American Express
AXP
$227B
| $300M | 0.13% |
4,049,782
+180,474
| +5% | +$13.9M |
|
|
K
196
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $297M | 0.12% |
4,757,532
+26,825
| +0.6% | +$1.67M |
|
197
State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ
$4.32B
| $291M | 0.12% |
8,594,603
-356,753
| -4% | -$13.1M |
|
198
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
TIP
$14.5B
| $289M | 0.12% |
2,607,589
-30,381
| -1% | -$3.39M |
|
199
Motorola Solutions
MSI
$73.1B
| $288M | 0.12% |
4,212,564
+585,596
| +16% | +$36.9M |
|
200
Estee Lauder
EL
$30.7B
| $286M | 0.12% |
3,549,937
+188,789
| +6% | +$15.8M |
|
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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.