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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2701
CALL
TE Connectivity
TEL
$62.6B
| $845K | ﹤0.01% |
13,200
+9,600
| +267% | +$619K |
|
2702
Cooper Companies
COO
$14.5B
| $844K | ﹤0.01% |
25,168
-2,500
| -9% | -$89.5K |
|
|
SGMO
2703
CALL
DELISTED
SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS INC
SGMO
| $842K | ﹤0.01% |
93,600
-6,500
| -6% | -$50.1K |
|
2704
Wintrust Financial
WTFC
$10.7B
| $842K | ﹤0.01% |
17,541
+1,638
| +10% | +$83.6K |
|
|
SEMG
2705
DELISTED
SEMGROUP CORPORATION
SEMG
| $838K | ﹤0.01% |
29,915
-1,876
| -6% | -$71.8K |
|
|
ARRS
2706
DELISTED
ARRIS International plc Ordinary Shares
ARRS
| $837K | ﹤0.01% |
27,915
-10,072
| -27% | -$296K |
|
2707
Global Partners
GLP
$1.7B
| $834K | ﹤0.01% |
49,081
+42,347
| +629% | +$1.11M |
|
2708
Pediatrix Medical
MD
$2.2B
| $834K | ﹤0.01% |
11,740
+8,199
| +232% | +$606K |
|
|
OUTR
2709
CALL
DELISTED
OUTERWALL INC
OUTR
| $832K | ﹤0.01% |
23,100
+6,900
| +43% | +$385K |
|
|
BITA
2710
PUT
DELISTED
Bitauto Holdings Limited
BITA
| $829K | ﹤0.01% |
29,600
-18,600
| -39% | -$547K |
|
|
GES
2711
PUT
DELISTED
Guess Inc
GES
| $828K | ﹤0.01% |
46,000
+18,700
| +68% | +$384K |
|
|
AMED
2712
CALL
DELISTED
Amedisys
AMED
| $827K | ﹤0.01% |
21,200
+9,700
| +84% | +$388K |
|
2713
CALL
AutoNation
AN
$6.92B
| $826K | ﹤0.01% |
14,000
+6,900
| +97% | +$427K |
|
|
ADT
2714
CALL
DELISTED
ADT Corp
ADT
| $826K | ﹤0.01% |
25,800
+11,200
| +77% | +$377K |
|
2715
Primerica
PRI
$9.89B
| $824K | ﹤0.01% |
17,533
-55,211
| -76% | -$2.7M |
|
2716
CALL
Williams-Sonoma
WSM
$29.6B
| $824K | ﹤0.01% |
28,400
-3,800
| -12% | -$130K |
|
|
RPT
2717
DELISTED
RPT Realty Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (MD)
RPT
| $824K | ﹤0.01% |
51,536
-15,755
| -23% | -$258K |
|
2718
PUT
ProShares Ultra Real Estate
URE
$59.7M
| $822K | ﹤0.01% |
15,800
+12,800
| +427% | +$653K |
|
2719
POSCO
PKX
$17.5B
| $821K | ﹤0.01% |
23,471
+877
| +4% | +$33K |
|
|
SHPG
2720
PUT
DELISTED
Shire pic
SHPG
| $820K | ﹤0.01% |
4,000
-36,900
| -90% | -$7.67M |
|
2721
Oceaneering
OII
$4.77B
| $819K | ﹤0.01% |
22,166
+10,733
| +94% | +$459K |
|
2722
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
ACWI
$33.5B
| $818K | ﹤0.01% |
14,881
-644,068
| -98% | -$36.8M |
|
2723
PUT
ASML
ASML
$669B
| $818K | ﹤0.01% |
9,300
-14,400
| -61% | -$1.31M |
|
|
GRA
2724
DELISTED
W.R. Grace & Co.
GRA
| $816K | ﹤0.01% |
8,245
+2,314
| +39% | +$226K |
|
2725
CALL
Public Storage
PSA
$61.3B
| $815K | ﹤0.01% |
3,300
-2,200
| -40% | -$515K |
|
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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.