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 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$556M |
| 2 |
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
|
+$464M |
| 3 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$459M |
| 4 |
Vanguard Total Bond Market
BND
|
+$428M |
| 5 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$275M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
IJR
|
+$311M |
| 2 |
Goldman Sachs
GS
|
+$249M |
| 3 |
STI
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
|
+$231M |
| 4 |
IBM
IBM
|
+$229M |
| 5 |
CarMax
KMX
|
+$211M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 10.12% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.88% |
| 3 | Industrials | 8.78% |
| 4 | Financials | 8.23% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.41% |
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Wells Fargo's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Wells Fargo held 6,776 positions worth $258B, up 2.9% from $251B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Wells Fargo's Q2 2016 filing shows 293 new, 2,620 increased, 2,790 reduced and 406 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 1,480,821 shares worth $159M. The largest sale was iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, an estimated $311M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 10% of assets, up from 9.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Industrials.
- Wells Fargo's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 1,480,821 shares worth $159M.
- Wells Fargo added most to SPDR Gold Trust in Q2 2016, an estimated $556M increase.
- Wells Fargo's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, cutting an estimated $311M.
- Wells Fargo fully exited AllianceBernstein Income Fund Inc in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $175M.
- Wells Fargo's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $258B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Wells Fargo opened 293 new positions and closed 406 in Q2 2016.
- Wells Fargo's portfolio value rose 2.9% quarter-over-quarter to $258B.
Based on Wells Fargo's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 11 Aug 2016.