Orbimed Advisors Llc Buys Anthem, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Aetna, Sells WellCare Health Plans, Molina Healthcare, Express Scripts Holding Co

New York, NY, based Investment company Orbimed Advisors Llc buys Anthem, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Aetna, Humana, Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Merck, Pfizer, HCA Holdings, Eli Lilly and Co, Momenta Pharmaceuticals, sells WellCare Health Plans, Molina Healthcare, Express Scripts Holding Co, Impax Laboratories, Zimmer Biomet Holdings during the 3-months ended 2016-12-31, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, Orbimed Advisors Llc. As of 2016-12-31, Orbimed Advisors Llc owns 124 stocks with a total value of $7.8 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.

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These are the top 5 holdings of ORBIMED ADVISORS LLC
  1. Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALXN) - 3,388,386 shares, 5.33% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 28.44%
  2. Celgene Corp (CELG) - 3,106,777 shares, 4.62% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 5.37%
  3. Boston Scientific Corp (BSX) - 16,506,900 shares, 4.59% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 4.09%
  4. Amgen Inc (AMGN) - 2,331,800 shares, 4.38% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 4.31%
  5. Biogen Inc (BIIB) - 1,281,200 shares, 4.31% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 3.95%
New Purchase: Anthem Inc (ANTM)

Orbimed Advisors Llc initiated holdings in Anthem Inc. The purchase prices were between $117.42 and $147.66, with an estimated average price of $133.9. The stock is now traded at around $164.60. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 1.89%. The holdings were 1,021,600 shares as of 2016-12-31.

New Purchase: Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc (MNTA)

Orbimed Advisors Llc initiated holdings in Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. The purchase prices were between $10.8 and $15.7, with an estimated average price of $13.21. The stock is now traded at around $13.45. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 0.57%. The holdings were 2,951,968 shares as of 2016-12-31.

New Purchase: BeiGene Ltd (BGNE)

Orbimed Advisors Llc initiated holdings in BeiGene Ltd. The purchase prices were between $26.95 and $36.9, with an estimated average price of $31.43. The stock is now traded at around $36.21. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 0.35%. The holdings were 903,700 shares as of 2016-12-31.

New Purchase: Select Medical Holdings Corp (SEM)

Orbimed Advisors Llc initiated holdings in Select Medical Holdings Corp. The purchase prices were between $11.2 and $14.05, with an estimated average price of $12.92. The stock is now traded at around $12.96. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. The holdings were 831,900 shares as of 2016-12-31.

New Purchase: CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP)

Orbimed Advisors Llc initiated holdings in CRISPR Therapeutics AG. The purchase prices were between $13.82 and $23.07, with an estimated average price of $18.69. The stock is now traded at around $20.42. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 0.1%. The holdings were 372,191 shares as of 2016-12-31.

New Purchase: Tesaro Inc (TSRO)

Orbimed Advisors Llc initiated holdings in Tesaro Inc. The purchase prices were between $98.87 and $148.5, with an estimated average price of $126.14. The stock is now traded at around $154.90. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 0.08%. The holdings were 47,200 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Added: Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALXN)

Orbimed Advisors Llc added to the holdings in Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc by 28.44%. The purchase prices were between $110.01 and $135.59, with an estimated average price of $122.36. The stock is now traded at around $118.53. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 1.18%. The holdings were 3,388,386 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Added: Aetna Inc (AET)

Orbimed Advisors Llc added to the holdings in Aetna Inc by 591.17%. The purchase prices were between $105.2 and $134.9, with an estimated average price of $119.72. The stock is now traded at around $127.01. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 1.09%. The holdings were 805,900 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Added: Humana Inc (HUM)

Orbimed Advisors Llc added to the holdings in Humana Inc by 97.50%. The purchase prices were between $165.31 and $216.76, with an estimated average price of $190.72. The stock is now traded at around $206.63. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 1.08%. The holdings were 836,400 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Added: Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc (SGYP)

Orbimed Advisors Llc added to the holdings in Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc by 205.21%. The purchase prices were between $4.14 and $6.09, with an estimated average price of $5.23. The stock is now traded at around $4.69. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 0.96%. The holdings were 18,241,398 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Added: Merck & Co Inc (MRK)

Orbimed Advisors Llc added to the holdings in Merck & Co Inc by 31.61%. The purchase prices were between $58.43 and $64.96, with an estimated average price of $61.33. The stock is now traded at around $63.34. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 0.84%. The holdings were 4,615,200 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Added: Pfizer Inc (PFE)

Orbimed Advisors Llc added to the holdings in Pfizer Inc by 46.31%. The purchase prices were between $29.89 and $33.9, with an estimated average price of $32.18. The stock is now traded at around $34.16. The impact to the portfolio due to this purchase was 0.68%. The holdings were 5,167,900 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Sold Out: WellCare Health Plans Inc (WCG)

Orbimed Advisors Llc sold out the holdings in WellCare Health Plans Inc. The sale prices were between $113.51 and $141.4, with an estimated average price of $127.37.

Sold Out: Express Scripts Holding Co (ESRX)

Orbimed Advisors Llc sold out the holdings in Express Scripts Holding Co. The sale prices were between $65.09 and $77.14, with an estimated average price of $71.67.

Sold Out: Impax Laboratories Inc (IPXL)

Orbimed Advisors Llc sold out the holdings in Impax Laboratories Inc. The sale prices were between $12.75 and $24.23, with an estimated average price of $17.1.

Sold Out: Exelixis Inc (EXEL)

Orbimed Advisors Llc sold out the holdings in Exelixis Inc. The sale prices were between $10.2 and $18.25, with an estimated average price of $14.43.

Sold Out: Ophthotech Corp (OPHT)

Orbimed Advisors Llc sold out the holdings in Ophthotech Corp. The sale prices were between $4.82 and $45.3, with an estimated average price of $29.68.

Sold Out: Cigna Corp (CI)

Orbimed Advisors Llc sold out the holdings in Cigna Corp. The sale prices were between $116.03 and $140, with an estimated average price of $130.85.

Reduced: Molina Healthcare Inc (MOH)

Orbimed Advisors Llc reduced to the holdings in Molina Healthcare Inc by 81.17%. The sale prices were between $47.53 and $59.6, with an estimated average price of $54.7. The stock is now traded at around $45.74. The impact to the portfolio due to this sale was -1.43%. Orbimed Advisors Llc still held 496,200 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Reduced: Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc (ZBH)

Orbimed Advisors Llc reduced to the holdings in Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc by 93.17%. The sale prices were between $97.99 and $132.74, with an estimated average price of $110.4. The stock is now traded at around $121.19. The impact to the portfolio due to this sale was -1%. Orbimed Advisors Llc still held 49,000 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Reduced: AbbVie Inc (ABBV)

Orbimed Advisors Llc reduced to the holdings in AbbVie Inc by 30.85%. The sale prices were between $55.78 and $64, with an estimated average price of $61.04. The stock is now traded at around $65.98. The impact to the portfolio due to this sale was -0.94%. Orbimed Advisors Llc still held 2,925,000 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Reduced: Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD)

Orbimed Advisors Llc reduced to the holdings in Gilead Sciences Inc by 47.53%. The sale prices were between $71.61 and $78.47, with an estimated average price of $74.33. The stock is now traded at around $67.10. The impact to the portfolio due to this sale was -0.87%. Orbimed Advisors Llc still held 1,055,100 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Reduced: bluebird bio Inc (BLUE)

Orbimed Advisors Llc reduced to the holdings in bluebird bio Inc by 76.07%. The sale prices were between $41.3 and $78.95, with an estimated average price of $61.3. The stock is now traded at around $91.20. The impact to the portfolio due to this sale was -0.7%. Orbimed Advisors Llc still held 283,800 shares as of 2016-12-31.

Reduced: Illumina Inc (ILMN)

Orbimed Advisors Llc reduced to the holdings in Illumina Inc by 63.23%. The sale prices were between $122.02 and $186.17, with an estimated average price of $138.55. The stock is now traded at around $170.81. The impact to the portfolio due to this sale was -0.65%. Orbimed Advisors Llc still held 182,200 shares as of 2016-12-31.



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