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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FPO
3276
DELISTED
First Potomac Realty Trust
FPO
| $416K | ﹤0.01% |
37,770
+39
| +0.1% | +$446 |
|
3277
PUT
MPLX
MPLX
$61.3B
| $413K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,573
| New | +$399K |
|
3278
iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF
REZ
$873M
| $413K | ﹤0.01% |
+6,549
| New | +$400K |
|
3279
PUT
Trane Technologies
TT
$105B
| $413K | ﹤0.01% |
7,500
-600
| -7% | -$33.7K |
|
|
SIVB
3280
DELISTED
SVB Financial Group
SIVB
| $413K | ﹤0.01% |
3,500
-2,940
| -46% | -$365K |
|
3281
A.O. Smith
AOS
$8.56B
| $412K | ﹤0.01% |
10,836
-1,628
| -13% | -$61.4K |
|
3282
PUT
iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF
EWH
$1.21B
| $412K | ﹤0.01% |
21,700
-600
| -3% | -$12.1K |
|
3283
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
IRWD
$701M
| $412K | ﹤0.01% |
44,697
-62,900
| -58% | -$608K |
|
3284
Cabot Corp
CBT
$4.52B
| $411K | ﹤0.01% |
10,260
-2,781
| -21% | -$110K |
|
|
SWIR
3285
PUT
DELISTED
Sierra Wireless
SWIR
| $411K | ﹤0.01% |
27,400
+18,300
| +201% | +$356K |
|
3286
Huron Consulting
HURN
$2.39B
| $410K | ﹤0.01% |
6,951
-11,590
| -63% | -$651K |
|
|
AEGR
3287
CALL
DELISTED
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals
AEGR
| $410K | ﹤0.01% |
+41,000
| New | +$494K |
|
3288
PUT
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.56B
| $409K | ﹤0.01% |
9,300
+9,000
| +3,000% | +$394K |
|
3289
PUT
Fastenal
FAST
$58.3B
| $408K | ﹤0.01% |
40,800
-52,000
| -56% | -$512K |
|
3290
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
QID
$253M
| $408K | ﹤0.01% |
176
+66
| +60% | +$161K |
|
3291
Idacorp
IDA
$8.15B
| $407K | ﹤0.01% |
5,986
+1,246
| +26% | +$83.9K |
|
3292
Texas Roadhouse
TXRH
$13.7B
| $407K | ﹤0.01% |
11,606
+7,002
| +152% | +$248K |
|
3293
Compañía de Cervecerías Unidas
CCU
$2.21B
| $406K | ﹤0.01% |
19,319
+1,446
| +8% | +$33.3K |
|
3294
CALL
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
SQQQ
$1.77B
| $405K | ﹤0.01% |
2
| – | – |
|
|
RDUS
3295
DELISTED
Radius Health, Inc.
RDUS
| $405K | ﹤0.01% |
6,625
-5,058
| -43% | -$319K |
|
3296
CALL
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$2.97B
| $404K | ﹤0.01% |
26,900
-49,700
| -65% | -$779K |
|
3297
BJ's Restaurants
BJRI
$1.49B
| $404K | ﹤0.01% |
9,379
+9,267
| +8,274% | +$406K |
|
|
HAPN
3298
CALL
Happen Inc
HAPN
$2.27B
| $403K | ﹤0.01% |
7,320
-9,320
| -56% | -$618K |
|
|
UHT
3299
Universal Health Realty Income Trust
UHT
$585M
| $403K | ﹤0.01% |
8,058
+120
| +2% | +$6K |
|
|
FNSR
3300
CALL
DELISTED
Finisar Corp
FNSR
| $403K | ﹤0.01% |
28,800
+4,700
| +20% | +$58.2K |
|
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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.