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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LNCO
2851
PUT
DELISTED
LINNCO LLC COM SHS REPSTG LTD LIABILITY
LNCO
| $710K | ﹤0.01% |
710,000
| – | – |
|
|
WCC
2852
WESCO International
WCC
$17.7B
| $708K | ﹤0.01% |
16,454
+5,787
| +54% | +$270K |
|
2853
CALL
Ecolab
ECL
$79.9B
| $707K | ﹤0.01% |
6,200
-8,600
| -58% | -$1.01M |
|
2854
Guidewire Software
GWRE
$14.2B
| $706K | ﹤0.01% |
11,773
+11,407
| +3,117% | +$661K |
|
|
AHT
2855
Ashford Hospitality Trust
AHT
$21M
| $704K | ﹤0.01% |
119
+43
| +57% | +$284K |
|
|
APLP
2856
DELISTED
Archrock Partners, L.P. Common Units representing Limited Partner Interests
APLP
| $704K | ﹤0.01% |
58,675
-23,492
| -29% | -$378K |
|
2857
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF
IWD
$83.7B
| $703K | ﹤0.01% |
7,239
-53,398
| -88% | -$5.3M |
|
|
JKS
2858
JinkoSolar
JKS
$891M
| $703K | ﹤0.01% |
26,043
+18,443
| +243% | +$473K |
|
2859
National Grid
NGG
$81.3B
| $702K | ﹤0.01% |
10,551
-51,323
| -83% | -$3.48M |
|
2860
PUT
Teck Resources
TECK
$32.6B
| $702K | ﹤0.01% |
234,000
+13,000
| +6% | +$64.4K |
|
|
POM
2861
PUT
DELISTED
PEPCO HOLDINGS, INC.
POM
| $702K | ﹤0.01% |
27,000
-56,400
| -68% | -$1.48M |
|
2862
PBF Energy
PBF
$7.31B
| $701K | ﹤0.01% |
19,492
+18,035
| +1,238% | +$636K |
|
|
LOCK
2863
CALL
DELISTED
LifeLock, Inc.
LOCK
| $701K | ﹤0.01% |
50,100
+24,800
| +98% | +$318K |
|
2864
AXIS Capital
AXS
$7.55B
| $700K | ﹤0.01% |
12,499
-1,194
| -9% | -$65.9K |
|
2865
California Water Service
CWT
$3.12B
| $700K | ﹤0.01% |
30,414
-10,696
| -26% | -$243K |
|
2866
PUT
KBR
KBR
$4.8B
| $699K | ﹤0.01% |
43,700
| – | – |
|
2867
CALL
Plug Power
PLUG
$3.04B
| $699K | ﹤0.01% |
349,500
+34,400
| +11% | +$75.6K |
|
2868
TherapeuticsMD
TXMD
$24M
| $698K | ﹤0.01% |
1,396
+1,383
| +10,638% | +$511K |
|
|
INXN
2869
DELISTED
Interxion Holding N.V.
INXN
| $698K | ﹤0.01% |
23,260
+23,130
| +17,792% | +$678K |
|
2870
iShares MSCI Singapore ETF
EWS
$1.08B
| $697K | ﹤0.01% |
34,863
+4,274
| +14% | +$92.1K |
|
|
DWA
2871
DELISTED
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG INC CL-A
DWA
| $697K | ﹤0.01% |
27,863
+5,691
| +26% | +$131K |
|
2872
PUT
Ally Financial
ALLY
$13.3B
| $695K | ﹤0.01% |
38,600
+500
| +1% | +$9.9K |
|
|
CONN
2873
CALL
DELISTED
Conn's Inc.
CONN
| $695K | ﹤0.01% |
30,200
-13,900
| -32% | -$329K |
|
2874
PUT
TE Connectivity
TEL
$62.6B
| $691K | ﹤0.01% |
10,800
-5,900
| -35% | -$380K |
|
|
ASNA
2875
CALL
DELISTED
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
ASNA
| $690K | ﹤0.01% |
3,832
+362
| +10% | +$85.4K |
|
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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.