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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WBC
3001
DELISTED
WABCO HOLDINGS INC.
WBC
| $603K | ﹤0.01% |
5,919
-19,549
| -77% | -$2.08M |
|
3002
CALL
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500
SPXU
$390M
| $602K | ﹤0.01% |
49
+9
| +23% | +$116K |
|
|
YDKG
3003
Yueda Digital Holding
YDKG
$5.97M
| $601K | ﹤0.01% |
60
| – | – |
|
|
IDTI
3004
CALL
DELISTED
Integrated Device Technology I
IDTI
| $601K | ﹤0.01% |
23,100
-21,300
| -48% | -$546K |
|
|
LEDD
3005
DELISTED
iPath Pure Beta Lead ETN
LEDD
| $600K | ﹤0.01% |
+20,000
| New | +$572K |
|
3006
CALL
Cimpress
CMPR
$2.32B
| $599K | ﹤0.01% |
7,400
-7,200
| -49% | -$595K |
|
3007
EPAM Systems
EPAM
$5.1B
| $597K | ﹤0.01% |
7,653
+6,797
| +794% | +$530K |
|
3008
CALL
Apollo Global Management
APO
$73.6B
| $593K | ﹤0.01% |
39,500
-5,500
| -12% | -$94K |
|
3009
Hubbell
HUBB
$27.2B
| $593K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,880
| New | +$600K |
|
3010
Middleby
MIDD
$6.09B
| $592K | ﹤0.01% |
5,525
+970
| +21% | +$108K |
|
|
FINL
3011
DELISTED
Finish Line
FINL
| $592K | ﹤0.01% |
32,863
+24,153
| +277% | +$429K |
|
|
UMPQ
3012
DELISTED
Umpqua Holdings Corp
UMPQ
| $590K | ﹤0.01% |
39,376
+2,663
| +7% | +$45K |
|
3013
Imperial Oil
IMO
$60.3B
| $589K | ﹤0.01% |
18,421
+14,509
| +371% | +$470K |
|
3014
O-I Glass
OI
$1.09B
| $589K | ﹤0.01% |
34,624
+16,670
| +93% | +$336K |
|
3015
Service Corp International
SCI
$11.6B
| $589K | ﹤0.01% |
22,660
+9,037
| +66% | +$247K |
|
3016
ProShares Ultra S&P500
SSO
$8.35B
| $589K | ﹤0.01% |
74,728
-31,704
| -30% | -$253K |
|
|
IDTI
3017
DELISTED
Integrated Device Technology I
IDTI
| $589K | ﹤0.01% |
22,672
+4,371
| +24% | +$112K |
|
3018
PUT
ProShares UltraShort S&P500
SDS
$390M
| $587K | ﹤0.01% |
309
-845
| -73% | -$1.7M |
|
3019
Box
BOX
$4.56B
| $586K | ﹤0.01% |
45,096
+788
| +2% | +$10.3K |
|
|
CVC
3020
PUT
DELISTED
CABLEVISION SYS CP NY GRP CL-A
CVC
| $586K | ﹤0.01% |
18,900
-67,000
| -78% | -$2.12M |
|
3021
CALL
A.O. Smith
AOS
$8.69B
| $585K | ﹤0.01% |
15,400
+600
| +4% | +$22.6K |
|
3022
CALL
Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets Bull 3X ETF
EDC
$160M
| $585K | ﹤0.01% |
13,300
-3,375
| -20% | -$184K |
|
3023
Meritage Homes
MTH
$4.89B
| $585K | ﹤0.01% |
35,432
-139,870
| -80% | -$2.56M |
|
3024
PUT
Pilgrim's Pride
PPC
$6.54B
| $585K | ﹤0.01% |
26,600
-1,700
| -6% | -$34.8K |
|
|
ISIL
3025
DELISTED
Intersil Corp
ISIL
| $585K | ﹤0.01% |
48,840
-351,885
| -88% | -$4.67M |
|
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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.