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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
801
CALL
MetLife
MET
$62.1B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
278,929
+8,976
| +3% | +$395K |
|
802
Skyworks Solutions
SWKS
$10.6B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
156,100
+73,071
| +88% | +$5.85M |
|
803
CALL
Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust
FXE
$341M
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
111,400
-164,000
| -60% | -$17.6M |
|
804
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
$76.3B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
699,570
+140,415
| +25% | +$2.44M |
|
805
PUT
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3x ETF
TNA
$1.46B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
373,600
+198,400
| +113% | +$6.8M |
|
|
ETP
806
CALL
DELISTED
Energy Transfer Partners L.p.
ETP
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
355,900
-281,900
| -44% | -$11.1M |
|
807
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19.5B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
111,573
+15,483
| +16% | +$1.68M |
|
|
MIC
808
PUT
DELISTED
Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings, LLC
MIC
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
162,300
+112,300
| +225% | +$8.39M |
|
809
PUT
Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets Bear 3X ETF
EDZ
$17.8M
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
5,064
-2,002
| -28% | -$4.21M |
|
|
XLNX
810
PUT
DELISTED
Xilinx Inc
XLNX
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
252,800
+138,100
| +120% | +$6.53M |
|
|
GAS
811
DELISTED
AGL Resources Inc
GAS
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
183,714
-195,444
| -52% | -$12.2M |
|
812
CALL
Constellation Brands
STZ
$23.2B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
81,200
-12,600
| -13% | -$1.73M |
|
813
PUT
iShares MSCI Australia ETF
EWA
$1.45B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
639,700
+95,500
| +18% | +$1.81M |
|
814
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
$16B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
767,644
+58,259
| +8% | +$968K |
|
815
PUT
TSMC
TSM
$2.18T
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
522,700
-757,800
| -59% | -$17M |
|
816
Cencora
COR
$61.2B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
111,372
-24,779
| -18% | -$2.43M |
|
817
Edwards Lifesciences
EW
$51.7B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
440,364
+64,830
| +17% | +$1.68M |
|
|
VXZ
818
DELISTED
iPath S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXZ
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
259,082
-457,125
| -64% | -$20.7M |
|
819
CALL
The Mosaic Company
MOS
$7.33B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
422,200
+800
| +0.2% | +$25.5K |
|
|
HNT
820
DELISTED
HEALTH NET INC
HNT
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
167,406
-175,352
| -51% | -$11.2M |
|
821
SiriusXM
SIRI
$10.1B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
284,185
+35,934
| +14% | +$1.45M |
|
|
SUNE
822
PUT
DELISTED
SUNEDISON, INC COM
SUNE
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
2,270,400
-37,100
| -2% | -$227K |
|
823
Kroger
KR
$34.8B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
276,453
-189,383
| -41% | -$7.34M |
|
824
CALL
Target
TGT
$68B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
157,000
+16,000
| +11% | +$1.19M |
|
825
Devon Energy
DVN
$47.3B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
353,066
+162,607
| +85% | +$6.67M |
|
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.