Barclays Portfolio holdings
Barclays PLC, founded in 1690 by goldsmith bankers in London, is a British multinational financial institution headquartered in London, operating as one of the world’s oldest banks with a significant presence in investment banking, retail banking, and wealth management. Managing billions in assets, Barclays serves millions of customers globally through its retail arm (notably in the UK) and its investment banking division, which excels in trading, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets, competing with Wall Street giants. The bank has navigated challenges like the 2008 financial crisis—opting for private funding over a government bailout—and has since focused on restructuring, digital innovation, and sustainable finance initiatives. With a rich history and a modern global footprint, Barclays remains a key player in both UK and international financial markets.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$1.08B |
| 2 |
INP
iPath ETNs Linked to the MSCI India Total Return Index
INP
|
+$324M |
| 3 |
PCP
PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP
PCP
|
+$281M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$278M |
| 5 |
HCC
HCC INSURANCES HOLDINGS INC
HCC
|
+$230M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$830M |
| 2 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$281M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$205M |
| 4 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$183M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI China ETF
MCHI
|
+$182M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 4.85% |
| 2 | Technology | 3.93% |
| 3 | Financials | 3.3% |
| 4 | Energy | 3.26% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 2.77% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
426
NextEra Energy
NEE
$177B
| $29.9M | 0.04% |
1,232,600
-430,908
| -26% | -$11M |
|
427
Mastercard
MA
$493B
| $29.8M | 0.04% |
331,108
-213,924
| -39% | -$20.1M |
|
|
CVC
428
DELISTED
CABLEVISION SYS CP NY GRP CL-A
CVC
| $29.8M | 0.04% |
929,739
+670,313
| +258% | +$18.3M |
|
429
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
$33B
| $29.7M | 0.04% |
256,401
-1,088,518
| -81% | -$126M |
|
430
Public Storage
PSA
$61.3B
| $29.7M | 0.04% |
140,853
-88,721
| -39% | -$18.1M |
|
|
MON
431
PUT
DELISTED
Monsanto Co
MON
| $29.7M | 0.04% |
349,500
-14,800
| -4% | -$1.46M |
|
432
PUT
Cigna
CI
$74.6B
| $29.6M | 0.04% |
219,400
-24,900
| -10% | -$3.61M |
|
433
Scotiabank
BNS
$108B
| $29.6M | 0.04% |
696,159
-130,450
| -16% | -$5.87M |
|
434
Intuit
INTU
$89B
| $29.4M | 0.04% |
334,327
-43,703
| -12% | -$4.24M |
|
435
Rio Tinto
RIO
$164B
| $29.4M | 0.04% |
889,755
+374,298
| +73% | +$14M |
|
436
PUT
UnitedHealth
UNH
$370B
| $29.3M | 0.04% |
252,600
+39,300
| +18% | +$4.7M |
|
437
CALL
Chevron
CVX
$366B
| $29.2M | 0.04% |
374,900
-228,300
| -38% | -$19.2M |
|
438
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
$37.7B
| $29.2M | 0.04% |
695,057
-391,569
| -36% | -$16M |
|
439
Lam Research
LRCX
$390B
| $29.2M | 0.04% |
4,486,340
-1,785,030
| -28% | -$13.1M |
|
440
CALL
JD.com
JD
$44.5B
| $29M | 0.03% |
1,114,900
+672,600
| +152% | +$19.5M |
|
441
CALL
AutoZone
AZO
$51.1B
| $28.8M | 0.03% |
39,900
+11,600
| +41% | +$8.22M |
|
|
SNDK
442
DELISTED
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
| $28.7M | 0.03% |
532,041
-495,106
| -48% | -$27.4M |
|
443
PUT
PTC Therapeutics
PTCT
$6.12B
| $28.7M | 0.03% |
1,102,000
+993,800
| +918% | +$42.5M |
|
444
Valero Energy
VLO
$85.9B
| $28.4M | 0.03% |
473,733
-232,588
| -33% | -$14.8M |
|
445
PUT
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$8.66B
| $28.1M | 0.03% |
1,439,800
+1,119,200
| +349% | +$24.9M |
|
|
446
CALL
UnitedHealth
UNH
$370B
| $28M | 0.03% |
241,600
+150,000
| +164% | +$18M |
|
|
DFS
447
PUT
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $28M | 0.03% |
548,600
+400,600
| +271% | +$22M |
|
448
PUT
Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF
ASHR
$1.6B
| $28M | 0.03% |
874,300
+354,300
| +68% | +$13.1M |
|
449
PUT
Amgen
AMGN
$222B
| $27.9M | 0.03% |
202,300
-183,700
| -48% | -$29M |
|
450
CALL
Union Pacific
UNP
$174B
| $27.9M | 0.03% |
316,600
+61,300
| +24% | +$5.59M |
|
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Barclays's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Barclays held 7,503 positions worth $82.9B, down 6.9% from $89.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 28% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $2.62B of net new capital in Q3 2015, opening 382 new positions and adding to 2,612 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019: 3,240,885 shares worth $1.3B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 4.8% of assets, down from 6.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $830M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q3 2015 buy was iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019: 3,240,885 shares worth $1.3B.
- Barclays added most to PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP in Q3 2015, an estimated $281M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $830M.
- Barclays fully exited DIRECTV COM STK (DE) in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $126M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 28% of its $82.9B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Barclays opened 382 new positions and closed 515 in Q3 2015.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 6.9% quarter-over-quarter to $82.9B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 13 Nov 2015.