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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SPLS
676
DELISTED
Staples Inc
SPLS
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
1,744,076
+498,127
| +40% | +$5.84M |
|
677
Zoetis
ZTS
$30B
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
332,465
+135,703
| +69% | +$6.13M |
|
678
PUT
United Parcel Service
UPS
$88.9B
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
162,600
-42,900
| -21% | -$4.38M |
|
679
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$126B
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
124,182
-4,737
| -4% | -$572K |
|
680
PUT
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
SQQQ
$1.71B
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
86
+3
| +4% | +$587K |
|
|
NFX
681
DELISTED
Newfield Exploration
NFX
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
480,779
+311,964
| +185% | +$11.6M |
|
|
JNPR
682
CALL
DELISTED
Juniper Networks
JNPR
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
569,600
+494,900
| +663% | +$14.6M |
|
|
KSU
683
DELISTED
Kansas City Southern
KSU
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
207,806
+171,912
| +479% | +$14.7M |
|
684
VanEck Oil Services ETF
OIH
$1.92B
| $15.3M | 0.02% |
29,464
-37,699
| -56% | -$22.4M |
|
|
ATHN
685
CALL
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
| $15.3M | 0.02% |
95,600
-2,900
| -3% | -$448K |
|
|
ESRX
686
CALL
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
| $15.3M | 0.02% |
175,500
+43,000
| +32% | +$3.68M |
|
687
PUT
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$83.7B
| $15.2M | 0.02% |
297,400
-102,600
| -26% | -$5.37M |
|
|
ATML
688
DELISTED
ATMEL CORP
ATML
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
1,893,388
-335,804
| -15% | -$2.81M |
|
689
Johnson Controls International
JCI
$92.2B
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
370,664
+112,081
| +43% | +$5.07M |
|
690
PUT
McKesson
MCK
$101B
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
76,700
-38,600
| -33% | -$7.29M |
|
691
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
EWY
$24.1B
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
308,139
-13,855
| -4% | -$728K |
|
|
CTXS
692
DELISTED
Citrix Systems Inc
CTXS
| $15M | 0.02% |
251,789
-68,160
| -21% | -$4.19M |
|
693
CALL
Under Armour
UAA
$2.6B
| $15M | 0.02% |
375,800
-88,800
| -19% | -$4.05M |
|
694
CALL
Texas Instruments
TXN
$261B
| $15M | 0.02% |
277,700
+86,500
| +45% | +$4.83M |
|
|
HOT
695
DELISTED
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC.
HOT
| $15M | 0.02% |
217,071
+79,432
| +58% | +$5.67M |
|
|
TSL
696
DELISTED
Trina Solar Limited
TSL
| $14.9M | 0.02% |
1,358,951
-121,904
| -8% | -$1.25M |
|
697
Federal Realty Investment Trust
FRT
$10.3B
| $14.9M | 0.02% |
102,381
+31,899
| +45% | +$4.61M |
|
698
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$60.1B
| $14.9M | 0.02% |
298,432
+811
| +0.3% | +$40.1K |
|
699
CALL
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
FAS
$2.44B
| $14.9M | 0.02% |
513,800
-60,700
| -11% | -$1.81M |
|
700
State Street
STT
$50.7B
| $14.9M | 0.02% |
225,719
+31,376
| +16% | +$2.18M |
|
Similar funds
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.