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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SWH
1151
DELISTED
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
SWH
| $6.17M | 0.01% |
+52,778
| New | +$6.25M |
|
1152
CALL
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.49B
| $6.17M | 0.01% |
41,100
+25,100
| +157% | +$4.36M |
|
1153
Ziff Davis
ZD
$1.98B
| $6.16M | 0.01% |
86,394
-14,754
| -15% | -$1M |
|
1154
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.2B
| $6.16M | 0.01% |
279,962
-104,670
| -27% | -$2.31M |
|
1155
AngloGold Ashanti
AU
$48.7B
| $6.16M | 0.01% |
879,560
+611,230
| +228% | +$4.66M |
|
1156
PUT
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$75.1B
| $6.15M | 0.01% |
73,200
-13,400
| -15% | -$1.15M |
|
1157
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
$28.6B
| $6.14M | 0.01% |
18,123
+6,242
| +53% | +$2M |
|
1158
M&T Bank
MTB
$36.2B
| $6.13M | 0.01% |
50,673
-109,517
| -68% | -$13.3M |
|
1159
PUT
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
IWO
$15B
| $6.13M | 0.01% |
44,100
+33,700
| +324% | +$4.78M |
|
1160
PUT
Equinix
EQIX
$103B
| $6.13M | 0.01% |
20,288
+1,626
| +9% | +$475K |
|
1161
PUT
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
$7.42B
| $6.13M | 0.01% |
122,500
-47,400
| -28% | -$2.52M |
|
1162
PUT
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$126B
| $6.13M | 0.01% |
49,000
-2,700
| -5% | -$326K |
|
1163
PUT
lululemon athletica
LULU
$14.6B
| $6.12M | 0.01% |
117,700
-30,700
| -21% | -$1.55M |
|
1164
Sally Beauty Holdings
SBH
$1.58B
| $6.12M | 0.01% |
226,589
-19,619
| -8% | -$492K |
|
1165
Hawaiian Electric Industries
HE
$2.14B
| $6.12M | 0.01% |
218,405
-207,693
| -49% | -$5.99M |
|
1166
PUT
PTC Therapeutics
PTCT
$6.12B
| $6.11M | 0.01% |
190,900
-911,100
| -83% | -$26.8M |
|
1167
CALL
Danaher
DHR
$144B
| $6.1M | 0.01% |
98,643
-16,069
| -14% | -$1.01M |
|
1168
CALL
Capri Holdings
CPRI
$1.74B
| $6.1M | 0.01% |
152,400
-162,200
| -52% | -$6.68M |
|
1169
CALL
MPLX
MPLX
$59.7B
| $6.09M | 0.01% |
+156,088
| New | +$5.89M |
|
1170
Ball Corp
BALL
$16.8B
| $6.06M | 0.01% |
168,190
+69,004
| +70% | +$2.36M |
|
|
VIAB
1171
PUT
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class B
VIAB
| $6.06M | 0.01% |
147,700
-5,600
| -4% | -$263K |
|
1172
CRH
CRH
$66.8B
| $6.05M | 0.01% |
216,202
+2
| +0% | +$56 |
|
|
HES
1173
CALL
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $6.05M | 0.01% |
126,100
+900
| +0.7% | +$51.1K |
|
1174
Itaú Unibanco
ITUB
$87.5B
| $6.05M | 0.01% |
2,287,129
-952,437
| -29% | -$3.02M |
|
|
HZNP
1175
DELISTED
Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company Ordinary Shares
HZNP
| $6.04M | 0.01% |
287,799
+100,133
| +53% | +$1.95M |
|
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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.