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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
326
Las Vegas Sands
LVS
$32.2B
| $42.9M | 0.05% |
997,503
+57,917
| +6% | +$2.63M |
|
|
BCM
327
DELISTED
iPath Pure Beta Broad Commodity ETN
BCM
| $42.8M | 0.05% |
1,861,500
| – | – |
|
328
PUT
SLB Ltd
SLB
$72.7B
| $42.8M | 0.05% |
620,400
+152,900
| +33% | +$11.4M |
|
329
CALL
iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB
$9.45B
| $42.7M | 0.05% |
378,900
-543,900
| -59% | -$59M |
|
330
PUT
D.R. Horton
DHI
$41.2B
| $42.4M | 0.05% |
1,324,200
-6,500
| -0.5% | -$203K |
|
331
American Electric Power
AEP
$70.4B
| $42.3M | 0.05% |
729,796
+159,252
| +28% | +$9.03M |
|
332
CALL
Phillips 66
PSX
$82.9B
| $42.3M | 0.05% |
522,300
-145,500
| -22% | -$12.6M |
|
333
Rio Tinto
RIO
$152B
| $41.5M | 0.05% |
1,431,276
+541,521
| +61% | +$18.3M |
|
334
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$43.9B
| $41.4M | 0.05% |
4,320,600
+2,995,600
| +226% | +$36.6M |
|
335
Infosys
INFY
$51B
| $41.4M | 0.05% |
5,172,070
+780,624
| +18% | +$6.77M |
|
336
AutoZone
AZO
$51.3B
| $41.2M | 0.05% |
55,561
+19,627
| +55% | +$15M |
|
337
PUT
First Solar
FSLR
$21.4B
| $41.2M | 0.05% |
633,300
+426,800
| +207% | +$23.9M |
|
338
PUT
Comcast
CMCSA
$87.3B
| $41.1M | 0.05% |
1,469,200
-865,400
| -37% | -$26.1M |
|
339
CALL
Starbucks
SBUX
$119B
| $41M | 0.05% |
683,300
-318,800
| -32% | -$19.4M |
|
340
PUT
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.5B
| $40.9M | 0.05% |
288,200
+5,300
| +2% | +$730K |
|
341
CenterPoint Energy
CNP
$28.3B
| $40.8M | 0.05% |
2,268,020
+11,353
| +0.5% | +$201K |
|
342
Kinder Morgan
KMI
$70.9B
| $40.8M | 0.05% |
2,913,211
+422,162
| +17% | +$10.1M |
|
|
LNKD
343
PUT
DELISTED
LinkedIn Corporation
LNKD
| $40.8M | 0.05% |
181,200
-44,400
| -20% | -$10.1M |
|
344
CALL
AbbVie
ABBV
$465B
| $40.4M | 0.05% |
684,460
-3,068,000
| -82% | -$177M |
|
345
Consolidated Edison
ED
$41.4B
| $40.4M | 0.05% |
630,957
+48,475
| +8% | +$3.12M |
|
346
CALL
Mastercard
MA
$498B
| $40.3M | 0.05% |
415,100
-16,400
| -4% | -$1.61M |
|
|
PPL
347
PPL Corp
PPL
$26.9B
| $40.2M | 0.05% |
1,182,582
+12,547
| +1% | +$423K |
|
348
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
$45B
| $39.6M | 0.05% |
228,706
-39,628
| -15% | -$6.92M |
|
|
BXLT
349
DELISTED
BAXALTA INC COM STK (DE)
BXLT
| $39.3M | 0.05% |
1,007,105
-75,023
| -7% | -$2.62M |
|
350
McKesson
MCK
$104B
| $39.2M | 0.05% |
198,992
+19,206
| +11% | +$3.63M |
|
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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 2,938 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.