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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
926
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
$69.3B
| $9.34M | 0.01% |
718,143
-2,456,148
| -77% | -$45.9M |
|
927
Invesco
IVZ
$13.9B
| $9.32M | 0.01% |
282,615
+180,031
| +175% | +$5.9M |
|
928
CALL
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.2B
| $9.32M | 0.01% |
423,600
+32,100
| +8% | +$708K |
|
929
Check Point Software Technologies
CHKP
$13.1B
| $9.31M | 0.01% |
114,981
+24,598
| +27% | +$2.04M |
|
|
KSU
930
PUT
DELISTED
Kansas City Southern
KSU
| $9.28M | 0.01% |
125,400
+112,500
| +872% | +$9.61M |
|
931
MGIC Investment
MTG
$6.25B
| $9.28M | 0.01% |
1,159,725
+584,828
| +102% | +$5.49M |
|
932
State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLY
$23.2B
| $9.27M | 0.01% |
237,560
-14,690
| -6% | -$583K |
|
|
MNDT
933
PUT
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $9.25M | 0.01% |
462,500
+28,800
| +7% | +$722K |
|
934
CALL
Pultegroup
PHM
$25.3B
| $9.24M | 0.01% |
543,800
-13,700
| -2% | -$256K |
|
935
Axos Financial
AX
$5.68B
| $9.19M | 0.01% |
437,697
+418,301
| +2,157% | +$9.85M |
|
936
Hartford Financial Services
HIG
$39.3B
| $9.19M | 0.01% |
213,627
+13,262
| +7% | +$608K |
|
|
NEE.PRP
937
DELISTED
NEXTERA ENERGY INC EQUITY UNIT
NEE.PRP
| $9.16M | 0.01% |
169,623
-32,145
| -16% | -$1.74M |
|
938
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
$71.5B
| $9.14M | 0.01% |
145,135
+87,713
| +153% | +$6.23M |
|
939
CALL
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.06T
| $9.14M | 0.01% |
108,800
-74,200
| -41% | -$6.16M |
|
940
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$15.7B
| $9.13M | 0.01% |
86,077
+50,930
| +145% | +$5.37M |
|
941
Mercado Libre
MELI
$92.3B
| $9.11M | 0.01% |
+79,911
| New | +$8.79M |
|
942
CALL
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
SVXY
$206M
| $9.1M | 0.01% |
182,000
-69,100
| -28% | -$3.9M |
|
|
BHI
943
DELISTED
Baker Hughes
BHI
| $9.07M | 0.01% |
197,252
+50,261
| +34% | +$2.57M |
|
944
PUT
Blackstone
BX
$110B
| $9.06M | 0.01% |
312,400
+54,083
| +21% | +$1.72M |
|
945
Campbell Soup
CPB
$6.87B
| $9.02M | 0.01% |
173,386
+4,511
| +3% | +$231K |
|
|
ARG
946
CALL
DELISTED
Airgas Inc
ARG
| $9.01M | 0.01% |
65,300
+63,600
| +3,741% | +$7.33M |
|
947
CALL
Agnico Eagle Mines
AEM
$90.5B
| $9.01M | 0.01% |
346,400
-82,500
| -19% | -$2.25M |
|
|
EQC
948
DELISTED
Equity Commonwealth
EQC
| $8.98M | 0.01% |
332,735
-346,486
| -51% | -$9.7M |
|
949
Motorola Solutions
MSI
$77.4B
| $8.95M | 0.01% |
131,634
-12,466
| -9% | -$869K |
|
950
ProShares Trust UltraShort Lehman 20+ Year Treasury
TBT
$312M
| $8.93M | 0.01% |
203,049
+43,373
| +27% | +$1.9M |
|
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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.