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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
226
CALL
Verizon
VZ
$197B
| $62.6M | 0.08% |
1,360,400
-388,000
| -22% | -$17.6M |
|
227
Ford
F
$60.9B
| $62.1M | 0.08% |
4,439,062
-2,268,221
| -34% | -$32.8M |
|
228
Goldman Sachs
GS
$289B
| $62M | 0.08% |
344,711
-61,131
| -15% | -$11.4M |
|
229
United Rentals
URI
$65.7B
| $62M | 0.08% |
860,713
+2,436
| +0.3% | +$176K |
|
230
iShares MSCI China ETF
MCHI
$6.23B
| $61.8M | 0.08% |
1,404,071
+876,034
| +166% | +$41M |
|
231
CALL
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$83.4B
| $61.4M | 0.07% |
1,395,800
+243,300
| +21% | +$10.9M |
|
232
CALL
Procter & Gamble
PG
$340B
| $61.3M | 0.07% |
776,000
-82,900
| -10% | -$6.34M |
|
233
PUT
AbbVie
ABBV
$465B
| $60.8M | 0.07% |
1,030,614
-176,170
| -15% | -$10.1M |
|
234
PUT
American Airlines Group
AAL
$9.82B
| $60.8M | 0.07% |
1,447,300
+190,200
| +15% | +$8.24M |
|
|
PARA
235
CALL
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $60.8M | 0.07% |
1,293,300
-912,700
| -41% | -$42.8M |
|
236
CALL
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$8.72B
| $60.5M | 0.07% |
2,816,200
+1,505,200
| +115% | +$33.4M |
|
237
CALL
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$55.7B
| $60.5M | 0.07% |
904,137
+50,386
| +6% | +$3.62M |
|
238
US Bancorp
USB
$97.9B
| $60.4M | 0.07% |
1,437,526
+279,875
| +24% | +$12M |
|
239
Nike
NKE
$64.1B
| $60.1M | 0.07% |
968,799
-42,095
| -4% | -$2.72M |
|
240
Abbott
ABT
$188B
| $59.6M | 0.07% |
1,353,546
+67,435
| +5% | +$2.98M |
|
241
Viatris
VTRS
$20.8B
| $57.9M | 0.07% |
1,072,344
-4,673
| -0.4% | -$225K |
|
242
PUT
McDonald's
MCD
$193B
| $57.8M | 0.07% |
489,600
-56,000
| -10% | -$6.26M |
|
|
243
PUT
Wells Fargo
WFC
$254B
| $57.5M | 0.07% |
1,064,100
+386,700
| +57% | +$21M |
|
244
CALL
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.9B
| $56.6M | 0.07% |
544,200
+289,000
| +113% | +$30.2M |
|
|
TWTR
245
DELISTED
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
| $56.6M | 0.07% |
2,460,555
+271,873
| +12% | +$7.25M |
|
|
AET
246
PUT
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $56.4M | 0.07% |
522,400
+54,800
| +12% | +$5.92M |
|
247
PUT
American International
AIG
$42.5B
| $55.6M | 0.07% |
911,300
-298,200
| -25% | -$18.2M |
|
248
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$131B
| $55.4M | 0.07% |
255,075
+21,463
| +9% | +$4.66M |
|
249
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
VWO
$117B
| $55.1M | 0.07% |
1,721,500
-1,068,288
| -38% | -$36.8M |
|
250
PUT
ExxonMobil
XOM
$650B
| $55.1M | 0.07% |
715,400
+350,600
| +96% | +$28M |
|
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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 2,938 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.