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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.9T
| $409M | 0.5% |
7,442,427
-1,446,680
| -16% | -$76.1M |
|
27
CALL
Amazon
AMZN
$2.46T
| $406M | 0.49% |
12,043,200
+2,216,600
| +23% | +$69.9M |
|
|
28
PUT
Bausch Health
BHC
$1.7B
| $401M | 0.49% |
3,969,000
-368,600
| -8% | -$41.4M |
|
|
29
PUT
Amazon
AMZN
$2.46T
| $392M | 0.48% |
11,605,200
+2,542,000
| +28% | +$80.1M |
|
30
CALL
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
$27.7B
| $376M | 0.46% |
11,749,300
+923,300
| +9% | +$31.7M |
|
31
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
$645B
| $371M | 0.45% |
3,641,780
-235,531
| -6% | -$23.7M |
|
32
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$443B
| $371M | 0.45% |
3,339,089
-211,711
| -6% | -$23.6M |
|
33
IBM
IBM
$213B
| $368M | 0.45% |
2,810,809
+247,732
| +10% | +$33.3M |
|
34
CALL
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.32B
| $367M | 0.45% |
10,484,000
+4,268,500
| +69% | +$160M |
|
35
Alibaba
BABA
$276B
| $340M | 0.41% |
4,191,496
+2,032,123
| +94% | +$159M |
|
|
VXX
36
CALL
DELISTED
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
| $334M | 0.41% |
1,043,194
-877,556
| -46% | -$279M |
|
37
Weyerhaeuser
WY
$17.6B
| $327M | 0.4% |
11,269,037
+3,950,692
| +54% | +$119M |
|
38
CALL
Bank of America
BAC
$434B
| $325M | 0.39% |
20,294,600
+6,792,800
| +50% | +$115M |
|
39
AT&T
T
$168B
| $322M | 0.39% |
12,546,991
+203,613
| +2% | +$5.16M |
|
40
PUT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$43B
| $314M | 0.38% |
2,615,200
+1,847,200
| +241% | +$225M |
|
|
41
CALL
Alibaba
BABA
$276B
| $304M | 0.37% |
3,747,500
+405,500
| +12% | +$31.8M |
|
42
PUT
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.49T
| $302M | 0.37% |
2,905,600
-77,300
| -3% | -$7.94M |
|
43
PUT
GE Aerospace
GE
$370B
| $300M | 0.36% |
2,016,949
+366,474
| +22% | +$52.1M |
|
|
PCP
44
DELISTED
PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP
PCP
| $295M | 0.36% |
1,272,006
-138,480
| -10% | -$32M |
|
|
45
PUT
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
$4.07T
| $283M | 0.34% |
+7,283,400
| New | +$270M |
|
|
46
PUT
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.9T
| $277M | 0.34% |
5,044,900
+2,616,300
| +108% | +$138M |
|
47
PUT
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.06B
| $275M | 0.33% |
13,731,100
+6,182,200
| +82% | +$144M |
|
48
ExxonMobil
XOM
$652B
| $263M | 0.32% |
3,417,328
+250,248
| +8% | +$20M |
|
|
CAM
49
DELISTED
CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CAM
| $258M | 0.31% |
4,092,540
+946,816
| +30% | +$62.6M |
|
|
INP
50
DELISTED
iPath ETNs Linked to the MSCI India Total Return Index
INP
| $255M | 0.31% |
4,048,810
-685,277
| -14% | -$44.3M |
|
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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.