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 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.19B |
| 2 |
AET
Aetna Inc
AET
|
+$253M |
| 3 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$191M |
| 4 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$187M |
| 5 |
Spectrum Brands
SPB
|
+$170M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.03B |
| 2 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$473M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$349M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$282M |
| 5 |
W.W. Grainger
GWW
|
+$242M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 11.37% |
| 2 | Financials | 9.73% |
| 3 | Industrials | 8.89% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 8.82% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RTN
176
DELISTED
Raytheon Company
RTN
| $401M | 0.12% |
1,858,598
+24,543
| +1% | +$5.08M |
|
177
Invesco Preferred ETF
PGX
$3.79B
| $401M | 0.12% |
27,470,745
-609,119
| -2% | -$8.88M |
|
178
Cognizant
CTSH
$25.2B
| $395M | 0.12% |
4,904,755
-475,213
| -9% | -$37.6M |
|
179
Eversource Energy
ES
$28.1B
| $394M | 0.12% |
6,688,299
-135,271
| -2% | -$8M |
|
180
Eaton
ETN
$141B
| $394M | 0.12% |
4,930,724
+407,171
| +9% | +$33.4M |
|
|
MLPI
181
DELISTED
UBS E-TRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure ETN
MLPI
| $391M | 0.12% |
18,500,586
+1,010,782
| +6% | +$24.2M |
|
182
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$87.2B
| $390M | 0.12% |
5,382,974
-264,754
| -5% | -$19.4M |
|
183
Welltower
WELL
$174B
| $389M | 0.12% |
7,154,963
+202,492
| +3% | +$11.4M |
|
184
iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF
USMV
$23.6B
| $389M | 0.12% |
7,494,613
+589,801
| +9% | +$31.2M |
|
185
General Mills
GIS
$20.2B
| $386M | 0.11% |
8,575,645
-856,588
| -9% | -$46.5M |
|
186
Dominion Energy
D
$62.1B
| $380M | 0.11% |
5,631,853
-1,000,911
| -15% | -$73.9M |
|
187
Baxter International
BAX
$12.8B
| $377M | 0.11% |
5,791,700
-948,284
| -14% | -$64.2M |
|
188
Raymond James Financial
RJF
$33.5B
| $375M | 0.11% |
6,299,076
+295,734
| +5% | +$18.4M |
|
189
PPG Industries
PPG
$24.9B
| $372M | 0.11% |
3,333,115
+183,890
| +6% | +$21.2M |
|
190
Goldman Sachs
GS
$289B
| $370M | 0.11% |
1,469,401
-12,736
| -0.9% | -$3.32M |
|
191
Tyson Foods
TSN
$21.5B
| $369M | 0.11% |
5,035,871
+929,039
| +23% | +$70.9M |
|
192
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
$18.5B
| $367M | 0.11% |
6,835,220
-965,460
| -12% | -$52M |
|
|
PBCT
193
DELISTED
People's United Financial Inc
PBCT
| $366M | 0.11% |
19,600,378
+491,141
| +3% | +$9.54M |
|
|
TWX
194
DELISTED
Time Warner Inc
TWX
| $365M | 0.11% |
3,859,569
-309,507
| -7% | -$29.2M |
|
195
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
$39B
| $362M | 0.11% |
10,747,862
-369,586
| -3% | -$13.1M |
|
196
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$76B
| $361M | 0.11% |
1,035,194
-70,092
| -6% | -$23.5M |
|
197
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF
VUG
$212B
| $361M | 0.11% |
15,270,762
-900,696
| -6% | -$22M |
|
198
Micron Technology
MU
$835B
| $360M | 0.11% |
6,913,129
+2,672,551
| +63% | +$128M |
|
199
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
IWO
$14.1B
| $349M | 0.1% |
1,832,419
+213,967
| +13% | +$41.1M |
|
200
HP
HPQ
$26B
| $349M | 0.1% |
15,914,189
-1,394,852
| -8% | -$31.5M |
|
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Wells Fargo's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Wells Fargo held 6,836 positions worth $338B, down 2.4% from $346B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Wells Fargo's Q1 2018 filing shows 311 new, 3,023 increased, 2,552 reduced and 286 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Nutrien: 2,545,419 shares worth $120M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.03B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 11% of assets, up from 11% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Industrials.
- Wells Fargo's largest Q1 2018 buy was Nutrien: 2,545,419 shares worth $120M.
- Wells Fargo added most to iShares Russell 2000 ETF in Q1 2018, an estimated $1.19B increase.
- Wells Fargo's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.03B.
- Wells Fargo fully exited Agrium in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $118M.
- Wells Fargo's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $338B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Wells Fargo opened 311 new positions and closed 286 in Q1 2018.
- Wells Fargo's portfolio value fell 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $338B.
Based on Wells Fargo's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 2 May 2018.