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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ZNGA
3926
DELISTED
ZYNGA INC. CL A COMMON
ZNGA
| $177K | ﹤0.01% |
88,671
-133,494
| -60% | -$336K |
|
3927
AeroVironment
AVAV
$8.51B
| $176K | ﹤0.01% |
6,049
+1,865
| +45% | +$45.8K |
|
3928
Buckle
BKE
$2.34B
| $176K | ﹤0.01% |
5,847
-27,613
| -83% | -$916K |
|
|
SRG
3929
Seritage Growth Properties
SRG
$139M
| $176K | ﹤0.01% |
4,403
-250
| -5% | -$9.68K |
|
3930
Teck Resources
TECK
$32.4B
| $176K | ﹤0.01% |
58,761
-147,293
| -71% | -$730K |
|
|
CEA
3931
DELISTED
China Eastern Airlines
CEA
| $176K | ﹤0.01% |
6,300
+3,700
| +142% | +$109K |
|
|
BMS
3932
CALL
DELISTED
Bemis
BMS
| $176K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,000
| New | +$179K |
|
3933
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
BCRX
$2.31B
| $175K | ﹤0.01% |
17,437
-63,280
| -78% | -$629K |
|
3934
LifeVantage
LFVN
$84M
| $175K | ﹤0.01% |
+19,400
| New | +$146K |
|
3935
PUT
AngloGold Ashanti
AU
$44.8B
| $174K | ﹤0.01% |
24,900
-18,600
| -43% | -$142K |
|
3936
PUT
Eagle Materials
EXP
$6.7B
| $174K | ﹤0.01% |
2,900
+100
| +4% | +$6.66K |
|
3937
CALL
Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3x ETF
TECS
$57.4M
| – | – |
0
| – | – |
|
|
DBD
3938
DELISTED
Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated
DBD
| $174K | ﹤0.01% |
5,788
+3,969
| +218% | +$135K |
|
|
3939
PUT
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
BCRX
$2.31B
| $173K | ﹤0.01% |
17,300
+10,200
| +144% | +$101K |
|
3940
Usana Health Sciences
USNA
$277M
| $173K | ﹤0.01% |
2,720
-2,816
| -51% | -$183K |
|
3941
Westlake Corp
WLK
$10.1B
| $173K | ﹤0.01% |
3,225
-8,255
| -72% | -$478K |
|
3942
First Majestic Silver
AG
$8.68B
| $172K | ﹤0.01% |
57,365
-29,573
| -34% | -$101K |
|
3943
CALL
Diana Shipping
DSX
$317M
| $172K | ﹤0.01% |
61,504
-3,290
| -5% | -$12.5K |
|
3944
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF
VB
$81.6B
| $172K | ﹤0.01% |
1,560
-202,384
| -99% | -$22.9M |
|
|
BNFT
3945
DELISTED
Benefitfocus, Inc.
BNFT
| $172K | ﹤0.01% |
4,778
-4,468
| -48% | -$158K |
|
3946
BBVA Argentina
BBAR
$3.65B
| $171K | ﹤0.01% |
8,980
-17,542
| -66% | -$353K |
|
3947
CALL
Chemours
CC
$2.19B
| $171K | ﹤0.01% |
34,200
-10,960
| -24% | -$70K |
|
3948
Valmont Industries
VMI
$9.58B
| $171K | ﹤0.01% |
1,617
+360
| +29% | +$39K |
|
|
CNR
3949
DELISTED
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.
CNR
| $171K | ﹤0.01% |
14,198
-113
| -0.8% | -$1.29K |
|
3950
CALL
Flowers Foods
FLO
$1.57B
| $170K | ﹤0.01% |
8,100
+2,500
| +45% | +$60.9K |
|
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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.