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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOLX
1401
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| $4.33M | 0.01% |
113,827
+43,499
| +62% | +$1.69M |
|
1402
CALL
Western Digital
WDC
$150B
| $4.33M | 0.01% |
95,388
-37,441
| -28% | -$1.91M |
|
1403
CALL
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$4.1B
| $4.32M | 0.01% |
56,284
-4,453
| -7% | -$345K |
|
1404
PUT
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$36.9B
| $4.32M | 0.01% |
120,000
+63,600
| +113% | +$2.55M |
|
1405
DaVita
DVA
$11.7B
| $4.32M | 0.01% |
62,573
+7,724
| +14% | +$566K |
|
1406
Radian Group
RDN
$4.93B
| $4.32M | 0.01% |
332,031
-55,084
| -14% | -$808K |
|
|
TYC
1407
DELISTED
TYCO INTL PLC COM SHS (IRL)
TYC
| $4.31M | 0.01% |
132,786
-21,608
| -14% | -$789K |
|
1408
PUT
Franklin Resources
BEN
$17.2B
| $4.3M | 0.01% |
119,500
-66,700
| -36% | -$2.61M |
|
|
SOHU
1409
Sohu.com
SOHU
$357M
| $4.3M | 0.01% |
75,465
+32,852
| +77% | +$1.66M |
|
1410
CALL
AerCap
AER
$23.8B
| $4.3M | 0.01% |
100,000
-208,300
| -68% | -$8.72M |
|
1411
PUT
Autodesk
ADSK
$52.6B
| $4.28M | 0.01% |
71,400
-213,800
| -75% | -$12.4M |
|
1412
Idexx Laboratories
IDXX
$46.2B
| $4.28M | 0.01% |
59,486
+44,859
| +307% | +$3.2M |
|
1413
CALL
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$84.4B
| $4.28M | 0.01% |
83,500
-34,500
| -29% | -$1.74M |
|
|
BERY
1414
DELISTED
Berry Global Group, Inc.
BERY
| $4.26M | 0.01% |
128,829
+127,469
| +9,373% | +$4.04M |
|
|
HOT
1415
CALL
DELISTED
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC.
HOT
| $4.26M | 0.01% |
61,700
-23,500
| -28% | -$1.68M |
|
1416
CALL
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
$43.3B
| $4.23M | 0.01% |
58,800
-110,800
| -65% | -$7.83M |
|
1417
Old Dominion Freight Line
ODFL
$44.9B
| $4.23M | 0.01% |
214,842
+121,059
| +129% | +$2.51M |
|
1418
Rogers Communications
RCI
$18.6B
| $4.23M | 0.01% |
124,332
+119,338
| +2,390% | +$4.48M |
|
|
SFG
1419
DELISTED
STANCORP FINL GRP
SFG
| $4.21M | 0.01% |
37,281
-35,135
| -49% | -$4.01M |
|
1420
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
IONS
$9.4B
| $4.21M | 0.01% |
68,995
-29,766
| -30% | -$1.61M |
|
|
GRA
1421
PUT
DELISTED
W.R. Grace & Co.
GRA
| $4.21M | 0.01% |
42,500
+37,600
| +767% | +$3.68M |
|
|
XNET
1422
Xunlei
XNET
$326M
| $4.2M | 0.01% |
+600,000
| New | +$4.43M |
|
1423
Core Laboratories
CLB
$521M
| $4.19M | 0.01% |
38,821
-6,060
| -14% | -$694K |
|
|
BBBY
1424
CALL
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $4.18M | 0.01% |
87,000
-31,500
| -27% | -$1.75M |
|
1425
Gartner
IT
$11.7B
| $4.16M | 0.01% |
46,247
+6,972
| +18% | +$617K |
|
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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.