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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HAR
2776
CALL
DELISTED
Harman International Industries
HAR
| $771K | ﹤0.01% |
8,200
-5,700
| -41% | -$578K |
|
2777
PUT
Darden Restaurants
DRI
$24.4B
| $769K | ﹤0.01% |
12,200
-4,245
| -26% | -$247K |
|
2778
CALL
St. Joe Company
JOE
$3.83B
| $769K | ﹤0.01% |
42,700
+35,600
| +501% | +$696K |
|
|
SRCL
2779
PUT
DELISTED
Stericycle Inc
SRCL
| $768K | ﹤0.01% |
6,400
+5,000
| +357% | +$637K |
|
|
RAX
2780
PUT
DELISTED
Rackspace Hosting Inc
RAX
| $768K | ﹤0.01% |
30,700
-138,300
| -82% | -$3.67M |
|
2781
Synopsys
SNPS
$79.7B
| $767K | ﹤0.01% |
17,038
-3,287
| -16% | -$159K |
|
|
QUOT
2782
DELISTED
Quotient Technology Inc
QUOT
| $765K | ﹤0.01% |
127,527
-337
| -0.3% | -$2.38K |
|
|
MDC
2783
CALL
DELISTED
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
MDC
| $763K | ﹤0.01% |
42,359
+27,498
| +185% | +$521K |
|
2784
Celestica
CLS
$36.5B
| $762K | ﹤0.01% |
69,397
-12,743
| -16% | -$147K |
|
2785
IMAX
IMAX
$2.66B
| $759K | ﹤0.01% |
21,684
+9,264
| +75% | +$347K |
|
2786
CrossAmerica Partners
CAPL
$817M
| $758K | ﹤0.01% |
30,322
+1,682
| +6% | +$41.7K |
|
2787
CALL
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
$71.5B
| $758K | ﹤0.01% |
+12,033
| New | +$855K |
|
|
JOY
2788
CALL
DELISTED
Joy Global Inc
JOY
| $758K | ﹤0.01% |
63,200
-46,000
| -42% | -$696K |
|
|
ATSG
2789
DELISTED
Air Transport Services Group
ATSG
| $756K | ﹤0.01% |
75,600
+50,320
| +199% | +$475K |
|
|
HBI
2790
CALL
DELISTED
Hanesbrands
HBI
| $755K | ﹤0.01% |
26,000
-28,300
| -52% | -$849K |
|
|
BRSL
2791
Brightstar Lottery PLC
BRSL
$2.03B
| $755K | ﹤0.01% |
47,208
-3,434
| -7% | -$54.9K |
|
2792
Ultrapar
UGP
$6.54B
| $754K | ﹤0.01% |
100,496
-8,100
| -7% | -$69.7K |
|
|
ARIA
2793
CALL
DELISTED
Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc
ARIA
| $754K | ﹤0.01% |
125,600
-14,700
| -10% | -$96.5K |
|
|
WR
2794
DELISTED
Westar Energy Inc
WR
| $754K | ﹤0.01% |
17,977
-14,964
| -45% | -$612K |
|
2795
CALL
Barnes & Noble Education
BNED
$443M
| $752K | ﹤0.01% |
836
-59
| -7% | -$74.1K |
|
2796
CALL
KB Home
KBH
$3.59B
| $751K | ﹤0.01% |
62,600
-25,300
| -29% | -$341K |
|
2797
Generac Holdings
GNRC
$12.5B
| $750K | ﹤0.01% |
25,872
+8,337
| +48% | +$250K |
|
2798
CALL
Boston Properties
BXP
$11.1B
| $749K | ﹤0.01% |
5,900
-2,200
| -27% | -$274K |
|
2799
SAP
SAP
$238B
| $748K | ﹤0.01% |
9,476
+1,647
| +21% | +$127K |
|
2800
Veeva Systems
VEEV
$37.4B
| $748K | ﹤0.01% |
26,724
+12,361
| +86% | +$330K |
|
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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.