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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NSM
3601
PUT
DELISTED
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings
NSM
| $270K | ﹤0.01% |
20,800
-22,300
| -52% | -$297K |
|
|
CRWN
3602
DELISTED
CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC CL-A
CRWN
| $270K | ﹤0.01% |
54,100
+53,919
| +29,790% | +$304K |
|
3603
PUT
Ryder
R
$10.1B
| $269K | ﹤0.01% |
4,800
+2,100
| +78% | +$139K |
|
|
GREK
3604
Global X MSCI Greece ETF
GREK
$314M
| $268K | ﹤0.01% |
12,728
+3,585
| +39% | +$101K |
|
|
AEGR
3605
DELISTED
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals
AEGR
| $268K | ﹤0.01% |
26,821
+17,491
| +187% | +$211K |
|
|
CJES
3606
CALL
DELISTED
C&J ENERGY SVCS LTD
CJES
| $268K | ﹤0.01% |
67,100
+64,600
| +2,584% | +$322K |
|
3607
Ubiquiti
UI
$34.3B
| $267K | ﹤0.01% |
8,634
-14,078
| -62% | -$465K |
|
|
ASNA
3608
DELISTED
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
ASNA
| $267K | ﹤0.01% |
1,484
+1,231
| +487% | +$290K |
|
|
COL
3609
CALL
DELISTED
Rockwell Collins
COL
| $267K | ﹤0.01% |
2,900
-1,900
| -40% | -$168K |
|
|
WAC
3610
DELISTED
Walter Investment Mgt Corp
WAC
| $267K | ﹤0.01% |
19,098
+5,832
| +44% | +$79.8K |
|
|
SMED
3611
DELISTED
Sharps Compliance Corp
SMED
| $266K | ﹤0.01% |
33,200
+26,200
| +374% | +$227K |
|
|
KKD
3612
CALL
DELISTED
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC
KKD
| $266K | ﹤0.01% |
17,700
-1,400
| -7% | -$19.9K |
|
3613
Cleveland-Cliffs
CLF
$6.98B
| $265K | ﹤0.01% |
264,190
-946,403
| -78% | -$2.32M |
|
|
ARRY
3614
DELISTED
Array Biopharma Inc
ARRY
| $265K | ﹤0.01% |
66,115
-76,401
| -54% | -$349K |
|
3615
PUT
Monro
MNRO
$388M
| $264K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,000
| New | +$285K |
|
3616
iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF
EWH
$1.21B
| $263K | ﹤0.01% |
13,872
-19,242
| -58% | -$390K |
|
3617
CALL
Fossil Group
FOSL
$344M
| $263K | ﹤0.01% |
7,300
+1,300
| +22% | +$59.3K |
|
3618
CALL
Huntington Bancshares
HBAN
$35.1B
| $263K | ﹤0.01% |
23,900
+14,700
| +160% | +$164K |
|
|
FIG
3619
CALL
DELISTED
Fortress Investment Group Llc
FIG
| $262K | ﹤0.01% |
52,300
-700
| -1% | -$3.87K |
|
3620
Cullen/Frost Bankers
CFR
$10.2B
| $261K | ﹤0.01% |
4,331
+2,754
| +175% | +$183K |
|
|
ALR
3621
PUT
DELISTED
Alere Inc
ALR
| $261K | ﹤0.01% |
6,700
+4,300
| +179% | +$185K |
|
3622
Gold Fields
GFI
$33.4B
| $260K | ﹤0.01% |
130,595
+2,365
| +2% | +$6.26K |
|
3623
CALL
Xerox
XRX
$424M
| $260K | ﹤0.01% |
9,867
-78,443
| -89% | -$2.11M |
|
|
MLNX
3624
CALL
DELISTED
Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.
MLNX
| $260K | ﹤0.01% |
6,200
-3,600
| -37% | -$160K |
|
|
PNK
3625
PUT
DELISTED
Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.
PNK
| $260K | ﹤0.01% |
8,400
-7,200
| -46% | -$242K |
|
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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.