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BB Biotech - Concentrated portfolio offering true differentiation

BB Biotech (BION) has continued the process of refocusing its portfolio on innovative smaller and mid-cap stocks, selling out of bigger names such as Novo Nordisk and Regeneron, and taking new positions in smaller stocks at the cutting edge of genetic medicine. The Switzerland-based fund retains a highly concentrated portfolio of c 30–35 stocks (and five to eight core holdings make up more than half of total assets), but has a broad spread of clinical indications and development stages. Lead Manager Daniel Koller says that focusing the portfolio away from the big index names allows BION to remain relevant to investors who may hold such stocks directly. The fund has a high distribution policy (funded out of capital returns) and currently yields 4.6%.
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BB Biotech AG

Co.'s principal activity is to invest in biotechnology companies globally. The investments are held through its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Biotech Focus N.V., Biotech Invest N.V., Biotech Target N.V., and Biotech Growth N.V., all of which are located in Curacao. Co. acquires holdings in companies in the biotechnology growth market. The focus of the holdings is on quoted companies that are concentrating on the development and marketing of innovative medicines. For the selection of holdings, Co. relies on fundamental analysis by physicians and molecular biologists.

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Sarah Godfrey

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