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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1301
Deckers Outdoor
DECK
$13.3B
| $4.97M | 0.01% |
633,960
+387,498
| +157% | +$3.43M |
|
|
SPLK
1302
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
| $4.96M | 0.01% |
85,587
+9,357
| +12% | +$536K |
|
1303
Snap-on
SNA
$21.5B
| $4.95M | 0.01% |
28,935
+15,527
| +116% | +$2.58M |
|
1304
McCormick & Company Non-Voting
MKC
$14.2B
| $4.94M | 0.01% |
116,284
+65,704
| +130% | +$2.77M |
|
1305
PUT
Pacira BioSciences
PCRX
$997M
| $4.94M | 0.01% |
+65,000
| New | +$3.68M |
|
|
GRA
1306
CALL
DELISTED
W.R. Grace & Co.
GRA
| $4.94M | 0.01% |
49,900
-8,700
| -15% | -$852K |
|
1307
Pembina Pipeline
PBA
$27.6B
| $4.93M | 0.01% |
234,779
+31,929
| +16% | +$766K |
|
1308
PUT
Ambarella
AMBA
$3.81B
| $4.93M | 0.01% |
89,600
+8,800
| +11% | +$496K |
|
|
NS
1309
DELISTED
NuStar Energy L.P.
NS
| $4.93M | 0.01% |
123,197
-42,926
| -26% | -$1.85M |
|
1310
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$8.84B
| $4.91M | 0.01% |
84,727
+54,168
| +177% | +$3.19M |
|
|
ETFC
1311
DELISTED
E*Trade Financial Corporation
ETFC
| $4.91M | 0.01% |
169,159
+118,469
| +234% | +$3.4M |
|
1312
Universal Health Services
UHS
$10.5B
| $4.9M | 0.01% |
41,183
+1,745
| +4% | +$213K |
|
|
SCG
1313
DELISTED
Scana
SCG
| $4.9M | 0.01% |
81,647
-4,708
| -5% | -$276K |
|
1314
CarMax
KMX
$8.26B
| $4.89M | 0.01% |
92,357
+24,125
| +35% | +$1.38M |
|
1315
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWU
$4.16B
| $4.89M | 0.01% |
152,691
+23,664
| +18% | +$805K |
|
1316
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
GDXJ
$8.46B
| $4.89M | 0.01% |
257,159
+232,595
| +947% | +$4.68M |
|
1317
Helmerich & Payne
HP
$3.71B
| $4.88M | 0.01% |
92,126
-51,889
| -36% | -$2.87M |
|
|
MDVN
1318
PUT
DELISTED
MEDIVATION, INC.
MDVN
| $4.88M | 0.01% |
101,700
-95,300
| -48% | -$4.11M |
|
|
CHK
1319
DELISTED
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
CHK
| $4.88M | 0.01% |
6,100
+1,022
| +20% | +$1.27M |
|
1320
PUT
Trip.com Group
TCOM
$29.1B
| $4.88M | 0.01% |
106,000
-83,400
| -44% | -$3.81M |
|
|
BRCM
1321
CALL
DELISTED
BROADCOM CORP CL-A
BRCM
| $4.87M | 0.01% |
85,500
-267,600
| -76% | -$14.4M |
|
|
1322
CALL
Universal Health Services
UHS
$10.5B
| $4.84M | 0.01% |
40,700
+36,700
| +918% | +$4.49M |
|
1323
AutoNation
AN
$6.92B
| $4.83M | 0.01% |
81,905
+60,616
| +285% | +$3.75M |
|
|
1324
Trip.com Group
TCOM
$29.1B
| $4.83M | 0.01% |
105,034
+53,194
| +103% | +$2.43M |
|
1325
CALL
NetEase
NTES
$84.7B
| $4.82M | 0.01% |
133,000
-146,500
| -52% | -$4.56M |
|
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.