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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VMW
701
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $14.9M | 0.02% |
265,762
+37,881
| +17% | +$2.36M |
|
702
Corning
GLW
$143B
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
824,791
+7,021
| +0.9% | +$127K |
|
703
PUT
Thermo Fisher Scientific
TMO
$220B
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
105,200
-2,700
| -3% | -$360K |
|
704
PUT
Starbucks
SBUX
$120B
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
247,100
-34,800
| -12% | -$2.12M |
|
|
CMBT
705
CMB.TECH NV
CMBT
$4.73B
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
1,138,493
+620,055
| +120% | +$8.77M |
|
|
LNKD
706
DELISTED
LinkedIn Corporation
LNKD
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
65,644
-36,362
| -36% | -$8.25M |
|
707
CALL
Morgan Stanley
MS
$340B
| $14.7M | 0.02% |
473,900
+84,900
| +22% | +$2.82M |
|
708
CALL
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CM
$108B
| $14.7M | 0.02% |
451,400
+98,000
| +28% | +$3.59M |
|
709
CALL
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3x ETF
TNA
$1.46B
| $14.5M | 0.02% |
461,600
-134,800
| -23% | -$4.62M |
|
710
PUT
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.82B
| $14.5M | 0.02% |
234,090
+227,715
| +3,572% | +$13.5M |
|
|
TWC
711
PUT
DELISTED
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
| $14.5M | 0.02% |
78,400
-115,500
| -60% | -$21.4M |
|
712
PUT
Viatris
VTRS
$18.9B
| $14.5M | 0.02% |
267,900
-33,700
| -11% | -$1.62M |
|
713
Analog Devices
ADI
$190B
| $14.4M | 0.02% |
262,332
+173,053
| +194% | +$10.2M |
|
714
Edison International
EIX
$26.4B
| $14.4M | 0.02% |
244,507
+73,877
| +43% | +$4.52M |
|
|
FITB
715
Fifth Third Bancorp
FITB
$51.8B
| $14.4M | 0.02% |
721,088
+561,140
| +351% | +$11.1M |
|
716
HP
HPQ
$27.5B
| $14.4M | 0.02% |
1,308,911
-4,349,375
| -77% | -$55.7M |
|
|
SCHW
717
CALL
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$187B
| $14.4M | 0.02% |
448,500
+44,600
| +11% | +$1.41M |
|
718
PUT
Whirlpool
WHR
$2.82B
| $14.3M | 0.02% |
98,200
+9,200
| +10% | +$1.43M |
|
719
Newmont
NEM
$119B
| $14.3M | 0.02% |
841,622
-85,247
| -9% | -$1.57M |
|
|
720
CALL
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.82B
| $14.3M | 0.02% |
230,010
+225,420
| +4,911% | +$13.4M |
|
721
CALL
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.2B
| $14.2M | 0.02% |
165,000
+50,000
| +43% | +$4.6M |
|
722
CALL
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$60.4B
| $14.2M | 0.02% |
168,630
-90,270
| -35% | -$7.73M |
|
723
CALL
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$74.4B
| $14M | 0.02% |
212,800
-12,500
| -6% | -$832K |
|
724
PUT
Western Digital
WDC
$150B
| $14M | 0.02% |
309,582
+81,629
| +36% | +$4.17M |
|
725
Cardinal Health
CAH
$55.4B
| $14M | 0.02% |
157,723
+38,422
| +32% | +$3.26M |
|
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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.