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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3551
CALL
New Oriental
EDU
$9.04B
| $285K | ﹤0.01% |
9,200
-3,600
| -28% | -$101K |
|
3552
Green Plains
GPRE
$1.06B
| $285K | ﹤0.01% |
12,964
-18,539
| -59% | -$393K |
|
3553
CALL
Kulicke & Soffa
KLIC
$4.74B
| $285K | ﹤0.01% |
25,900
+24,600
| +1,892% | +$268K |
|
3554
CALL
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
$32.9B
| $285K | ﹤0.01% |
2,500
-3,800
| -60% | -$439K |
|
3555
CALL
CenterPoint Energy
CNP
$26.8B
| $284K | ﹤0.01% |
15,800
-14,500
| -48% | -$257K |
|
3556
CALL
Geron
GERN
$1.01B
| $284K | ﹤0.01% |
71,100
+47,300
| +199% | +$190K |
|
3557
PUT
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19.4B
| $284K | ﹤0.01% |
2,700
-100
| -4% | -$10.8K |
|
3558
Trinity Industries
TRN
$2.47B
| $284K | ﹤0.01% |
16,437
-28,286
| -63% | -$525K |
|
|
SSRI
3559
PUT
DELISTED
Silver Standard Resources
SSRI
| $284K | ﹤0.01% |
56,700
+4,000
| +8% | +$24.1K |
|
3560
ProShares UltraShort Gold
GLL
$112M
| $283K | ﹤0.01% |
616
-611
| -50% | -$264K |
|
3561
PUT
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
$16.2B
| $283K | ﹤0.01% |
4,800
-4,600
| -49% | -$264K |
|
|
AUY
3562
CALL
DELISTED
Yamana Gold, Inc.
AUY
| $283K | ﹤0.01% |
282,900
-1,000
| -0.4% | -$2.08K |
|
|
AMTD
3563
PUT
DELISTED
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
| $282K | ﹤0.01% |
8,300
-5,900
| -42% | -$205K |
|
3564
CALL
Groupon
GRPN
$955M
| $281K | ﹤0.01% |
4,675
-525
| -10% | -$33.7K |
|
3565
PUT
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
$37.4B
| $281K | ﹤0.01% |
7,400
+7,200
| +3,600% | +$289K |
|
3566
CALL
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF
VTI
$680B
| $281K | ﹤0.01% |
2,700
-5,300
| -66% | -$558K |
|
3567
CALL
DTE Energy
DTE
$29.1B
| $280K | ﹤0.01% |
4,113
+235
| +6% | +$16.2K |
|
3568
Telecom Argentina
TEO
$5.94B
| $280K | ﹤0.01% |
17,505
-33,937
| -66% | -$566K |
|
3569
CALL
Teradyne
TER
$60.2B
| $280K | ﹤0.01% |
14,000
-31,000
| -69% | -$617K |
|
|
WAC
3570
PUT
DELISTED
Walter Investment Mgt Corp
WAC
| $280K | ﹤0.01% |
20,000
| – | – |
|
|
IMS
3571
DELISTED
IMS HEALTH HLDGS INC COM STK (DE)
IMS
| $280K | ﹤0.01% |
11,221
-56,946
| -84% | -$1.59M |
|
|
CEMP
3572
DELISTED
Cempra, Inc.
CEMP
| $279K | ﹤0.01% |
9,018
-3,493
| -28% | -$97.2K |
|
3573
CALL
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$71.3B
| $278K | ﹤0.01% |
3,700
-20,800
| -85% | -$1.5M |
|
3574
PUT
Middleby
MIDD
$6.03B
| $278K | ﹤0.01% |
2,600
+600
| +30% | +$66.8K |
|
|
VNR
3575
DELISTED
Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC
VNR
| $278K | ﹤0.01% |
138,986
-81,632
| -37% | -$498K |
|
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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.