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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
726
CALL
First Solar
FSLR
$26.9B
| $14M | 0.02% |
215,200
+116,200
| +117% | +$6.51M |
|
727
CALL
Conagra Brands
CAG
$7.23B
| $14M | 0.02% |
427,905
-48,059
| -10% | -$1.54M |
|
|
CBI
728
DELISTED
Chicago Bridge & Iron Nv
CBI
| $14M | 0.02% |
367,430
+37,587
| +11% | +$1.56M |
|
729
Ciena
CIEN
$58.4B
| $14M | 0.02% |
697,935
-22,793
| -3% | -$524K |
|
|
TWX
730
PUT
DELISTED
Time Warner Inc
TWX
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
217,400
-32,200
| -13% | -$2.25M |
|
|
JCP
731
PUT
DELISTED
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
JCP
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
2,317,300
+484,200
| +26% | +$4.04M |
|
732
CF Industries
CF
$17.3B
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
347,068
+64,342
| +23% | +$3.03M |
|
733
PTC Therapeutics
PTCT
$6.12B
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
432,282
+83,130
| +24% | +$2.45M |
|
|
TIF
734
PUT
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
181,800
+49,200
| +37% | +$3.84M |
|
735
Suncor Energy
SU
$70.3B
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
552,338
+88,141
| +19% | +$2.43M |
|
736
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$67.6B
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
114,813
-916
| -0.8% | -$115K |
|
737
RH
RH
$3.71B
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
174,748
+83,565
| +92% | +$7.76M |
|
|
SNDK
738
PUT
DELISTED
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
183,800
+21,100
| +13% | +$1.54M |
|
739
PUT
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
$124B
| $13.7M | 0.02% |
653,200
+544,000
| +498% | +$11.7M |
|
|
CVC
740
DELISTED
CABLEVISION SYS CP NY GRP CL-A
CVC
| $13.7M | 0.02% |
442,419
-487,320
| -52% | -$15.4M |
|
|
CIM
741
Chimera Investment
CIM
$1B
| $13.7M | 0.02% |
351,175
+314,015
| +845% | +$13.2M |
|
742
PUT
Mercado Libre
MELI
$92.3B
| $13.5M | 0.02% |
118,700
+113,900
| +2,373% | +$12.5M |
|
|
RAI
743
PUT
DELISTED
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
| $13.5M | 0.02% |
293,412
+6,048
| +2% | +$280K |
|
744
PUT
Amgen
AMGN
$222B
| $13.5M | 0.02% |
83,100
-119,200
| -59% | -$18.7M |
|
745
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.82B
| $13.4M | 0.02% |
216,102
+37,780
| +21% | +$2.25M |
|
746
PUT
Home Depot
HD
$355B
| $13.4M | 0.02% |
101,300
+13,700
| +16% | +$1.74M |
|
747
CALL
UnitedHealth
UNH
$370B
| $13.4M | 0.02% |
114,200
-127,400
| -53% | -$14.9M |
|
748
3D Systems Corp
DDD
$613M
| $13.4M | 0.02% |
1,669,306
-431,299
| -21% | -$4.45M |
|
|
P
749
DELISTED
Pandora Media Inc
P
| $13.3M | 0.02% |
1,023,906
-62,956
| -6% | -$938K |
|
|
BBBY
750
PUT
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $13.3M | 0.02% |
277,200
+28,900
| +12% | +$1.61M |
|
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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.