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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
576
Salesforce
CRM
$158B
| $19.4M | 0.02% |
248,574
+61,955
| +33% | +$4.84M |
|
577
CALL
Humana
HUM
$46.2B
| $19.3M | 0.02% |
108,600
+75,100
| +224% | +$13.2M |
|
578
CALL
Trip.com Group
TCOM
$29.1B
| $19.3M | 0.02% |
419,100
+20,300
| +5% | +$928K |
|
579
CALL
United Parcel Service
UPS
$88.9B
| $19.3M | 0.02% |
200,700
-27,500
| -12% | -$2.81M |
|
580
CALL
Deere & Co
DE
$168B
| $19.2M | 0.02% |
252,700
+15,500
| +7% | +$1.2M |
|
581
PUT
Texas Instruments
TXN
$261B
| $19.2M | 0.02% |
355,100
-929,900
| -72% | -$51.9M |
|
|
582
PUT
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$19.2B
| $19.2M | 0.02% |
148,436
-1,405,619
| -90% | -$180M |
|
|
BRCM
583
PUT
DELISTED
BROADCOM CORP CL-A
BRCM
| $19.1M | 0.02% |
334,500
-39,700
| -11% | -$2.14M |
|
584
Extra Space Storage
EXR
$31.6B
| $19.1M | 0.02% |
216,481
+117,567
| +119% | +$9.66M |
|
585
CALL
Valero Energy
VLO
$85.9B
| $19M | 0.02% |
272,100
-417,500
| -61% | -$28.4M |
|
586
CALL
Macy's
M
$6.68B
| $19M | 0.02% |
559,000
-285,200
| -34% | -$12.4M |
|
587
PUT
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X ETF
DRV
$25.7M
| $19M | 0.02% |
20,000
-232
| -1% | -$247K |
|
588
Waste Management
WM
$91B
| $19M | 0.02% |
358,440
-60,051
| -14% | -$3.19M |
|
589
CALL
Charter Communications
CHTR
$18.2B
| $18.9M | 0.02% |
103,500
+50,300
| +95% | +$9.31M |
|
590
BP
BP
$107B
| $18.9M | 0.02% |
725,423
-100,689
| -12% | -$2.86M |
|
|
ATVI
591
DELISTED
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
| $18.9M | 0.02% |
497,784
+13,611
| +3% | +$490K |
|
592
Hewlett Packard
HPE
$70.5B
| $18.9M | 0.02% |
+2,162,938
| New | +$18.1M |
|
593
PUT
Las Vegas Sands
LVS
$29.6B
| $18.8M | 0.02% |
438,200
-256,800
| -37% | -$11.7M |
|
594
PUT
HCA Healthcare
HCA
$89.5B
| $18.8M | 0.02% |
281,000
+180,500
| +180% | +$12.6M |
|
595
PUT
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
$30.7B
| $18.8M | 0.02% |
1,445,000
+907,400
| +169% | +$12.8M |
|
596
Citizens Financial Group
CFG
$30.6B
| $18.8M | 0.02% |
721,220
+427,560
| +146% | +$10.8M |
|
597
Wynn Resorts
WYNN
$10.6B
| $18.7M | 0.02% |
271,379
-376,717
| -58% | -$25.2M |
|
598
Exelon
EXC
$47B
| $18.7M | 0.02% |
971,324
-27,179
| -3% | -$551K |
|
599
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
$7.42B
| $18.7M | 0.02% |
373,889
-8,436
| -2% | -$449K |
|
|
K
600
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $18.7M | 0.02% |
276,186
+19,852
| +8% | +$1.3M |
|
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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.