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 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$384M |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$370M |
| 3 |
Synchrony
SYF
|
+$255M |
| 4 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$246M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$194M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$4.4B |
| 2 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$591M |
| 3 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$389M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$348M |
| 5 |
HCC
HCC INSURANCES HOLDINGS INC
HCC
|
+$237M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 5.12% |
| 2 | Technology | 4.88% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.63% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.18% |
| 5 | Energy | 2.88% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
501
Truist Financial
TFC
$64B
| $24.7M | 0.03% |
666,899
+522,483
| +362% | +$19.7M |
|
502
PUT
Mastercard
MA
$493B
| $24.6M | 0.03% |
254,000
+128,500
| +102% | +$12.6M |
|
|
BBBY
503
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $24.5M | 0.03% |
511,167
+224,606
| +78% | +$12.5M |
|
|
TWC
504
CALL
DELISTED
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
| $24.4M | 0.03% |
132,000
+2,000
| +2% | +$371K |
|
505
Macerich
MAC
$6.92B
| $24.4M | 0.03% |
305,075
+176,859
| +138% | +$14.2M |
|
506
Sanofi
SNY
$104B
| $24.4M | 0.03% |
580,408
-198,100
| -25% | -$9.11M |
|
|
P
507
CALL
DELISTED
Pandora Media Inc
P
| $24.2M | 0.03% |
1,865,200
-442,500
| -19% | -$6.59M |
|
508
Xcel Energy
XEL
$48.8B
| $24.2M | 0.03% |
692,761
+6,062
| +0.9% | +$216K |
|
509
Western Digital
WDC
$150B
| $24M | 0.03% |
530,100
+148,015
| +39% | +$7.56M |
|
|
SPLS
510
CALL
DELISTED
Staples Inc
SPLS
| $24M | 0.03% |
2,663,700
+883,800
| +50% | +$10.4M |
|
511
CALL
Duke Energy
DUK
$97.3B
| $23.9M | 0.03% |
337,300
+15,400
| +5% | +$1.08M |
|
|
NFX
512
PUT
DELISTED
Newfield Exploration
NFX
| $23.9M | 0.03% |
748,400
+489,700
| +189% | +$18.2M |
|
513
Macy's
M
$6.68B
| $23.9M | 0.03% |
702,545
+216,883
| +45% | +$9.4M |
|
514
PUT
Abbott
ABT
$187B
| $23.8M | 0.03% |
542,000
+22,500
| +4% | +$993K |
|
515
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
SMH
$73.2B
| $23.7M | 0.03% |
895,416
+95,416
| +12% | +$2.58M |
|
516
Sysco
SYY
$40.3B
| $23.6M | 0.03% |
576,760
-40,168
| -7% | -$1.65M |
|
517
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$125B
| $23.6M | 0.03% |
310,991
+92,696
| +42% | +$6.88M |
|
518
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
XBI
$10.3B
| $23.3M | 0.03% |
332,700
+34,900
| +12% | +$2.38M |
|
519
PUT
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
UVXY
$228M
| $23.2M | 0.03% |
+1
| New | +$38.6M |
|
|
PXD
520
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $23.1M | 0.03% |
184,682
-101,436
| -35% | -$13.9M |
|
521
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
$37.7B
| $23.1M | 0.03% |
606,618
-88,439
| -13% | -$3.55M |
|
|
522
CALL
Abbott
ABT
$187B
| $23M | 0.03% |
523,100
+15,400
| +3% | +$680K |
|
523
Cognizant
CTSH
$26B
| $23M | 0.03% |
382,777
+109,046
| +40% | +$7.03M |
|
|
MNDT
524
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $22.9M | 0.03% |
1,146,933
+338,030
| +42% | +$8.47M |
|
525
PUT
GameStop
GME
$8.6B
| $22.8M | 0.03% |
3,260,400
+151,600
| +5% | +$1.46M |
|
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Barclays's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Barclays held 7,361 positions worth $82.3B, down 0.71% from $82.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 27% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $3.04B in Q4 2015, closing 1,197 positions and reducing 2,939 holdings. Its most notable exit was HCC INSURANCES HOLDINGS INC, an estimated $237M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 5.1% of assets, up from 4.8% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in Alphabet (Google) Class A worth $204M.
- Barclays's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 5,234,680 shares worth $204M.
- Barclays added most to Apple in Q4 2015, an estimated $384M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $4.4B.
- Barclays fully exited HCC INSURANCES HOLDINGS INC in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $237M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 27% of its $82.3B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Barclays opened 401 new positions and closed 1,197 in Q4 2015.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 0.71% quarter-over-quarter to $82.3B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 12 Feb 2016.