Why This Fund Made a $189 Million Bet on Erasca as Shares Skyrocket 800%

RTW Investments bought 16,010,524 shares of Erasca last quarter, an estimated $189.23 million transaction based on the quarter's average share price. The move is notable as a large institutional purchase in a biotech name, but the article provides no operational or earnings update. Overall impact is likely limited unless followed by additional buying or company-specific catalysts.

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RTW Investments bought 16,010,524 shares of Erasca last quarter, an estimated $189.23 million transaction based on the quarter's average share price. The move is notable as a large institutional purchase in a biotech name, but the article provides no operational or earnings update. Overall impact is likely limited unless followed by additional buying or company-specific catalysts.