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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AIV
1051
Aimco
AIV
$383M
| $7.35M | 0.01% |
1,378,827
+69,896
| +5% | +$360K |
|
|
MXIM
1052
CALL
DELISTED
Maxim Integrated Products
MXIM
| $7.3M | 0.01% |
192,000
+112,600
| +142% | +$4.31M |
|
1053
PUT
JD.com
JD
$44.5B
| $7.25M | 0.01% |
226,700
+5,600
| +3% | +$165K |
|
1054
CALL
FedEx
FDX
$75.4B
| $7.25M | 0.01% |
49,000
-9,200
| -16% | -$1.42M |
|
|
DCP
1055
DELISTED
DCP Midstream, LP
DCP
| $7.23M | 0.01% |
301,216
-82,550
| -22% | -$2.14M |
|
|
PMCS
1056
DELISTED
P M C SIERRA INC
PMCS
| $7.22M | 0.01% |
656,501
-643,589
| -50% | -$7.3M |
|
|
NBL
1057
DELISTED
Noble Energy, Inc.
NBL
| $7.22M | 0.01% |
225,540
-37,940
| -14% | -$1.33M |
|
1058
NetApp
NTAP
$37.2B
| $7.21M | 0.01% |
277,057
+141,325
| +104% | +$4.42M |
|
|
BXLT
1059
PUT
DELISTED
BAXALTA INC COM STK (DE)
BXLT
| $7.2M | 0.01% |
184,700
-1,300
| -0.7% | -$45.3K |
|
|
HPY
1060
DELISTED
HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS, INC. COM STK
HPY
| $7.2M | 0.01% |
76,591
-45,128
| -37% | -$3.48M |
|
1061
United States Oil Fund
USO
$1.84B
| $7.17M | 0.01% |
81,458
-74,884
| -48% | -$7.98M |
|
|
WPG
1062
DELISTED
Washington Prime Group Inc.
WPG
| $7.16M | 0.01% |
79,550
+535
| +0.7% | +$54.2K |
|
|
FCAM
1063
DELISTED
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
FCAM
| $7.13M | 0.01% |
58,454
+13,893
| +31% | +$1.72M |
|
1064
CALL
PayPal
PYPL
$50.5B
| $7.11M | 0.01% |
197,400
-165,300
| -46% | -$5.83M |
|
1065
Blackstone
BX
$110B
| $7.09M | 0.01% |
244,460
-16,567
| -6% | -$528K |
|
1066
PUT
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$60.4B
| $7.07M | 0.01% |
84,160
-123,740
| -60% | -$10.6M |
|
|
ANDV
1067
DELISTED
Andeavor
ANDV
| $7.06M | 0.01% |
67,204
-43,748
| -39% | -$4.72M |
|
1068
PUT
Applied Materials
AMAT
$428B
| $7.05M | 0.01% |
391,800
-420,600
| -52% | -$7.3M |
|
1069
Aptiv
APTV
$10.3B
| $7.04M | 0.01% |
82,812
+510
| +0.6% | +$42.7K |
|
|
OVTI
1070
CALL
DELISTED
OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES INC
OVTI
| $7.04M | 0.01% |
242,600
+54,100
| +29% | +$1.56M |
|
1071
PUT
Perrigo
PRGO
$1.78B
| $7.01M | 0.01% |
48,700
+28,600
| +142% | +$4.4M |
|
|
CTXS
1072
PUT
DELISTED
Citrix Systems Inc
CTXS
| $7.01M | 0.01% |
117,417
-44,079
| -27% | -$2.71M |
|
|
GNC
1073
CALL
DELISTED
GNC Holdings, Inc.
GNC
| $7.01M | 0.01% |
226,200
-89,400
| -28% | -$3.01M |
|
1074
PUT
Capri Holdings
CPRI
$1.74B
| $6.99M | 0.01% |
174,800
-178,300
| -50% | -$7.35M |
|
1075
CALL
Monster Beverage
MNST
$88.5B
| $6.99M | 0.01% |
283,200
+57,000
| +25% | +$1.38M |
|
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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.