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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NDRO
5401
DELISTED
Enduro Royalty Trust
NDRO
| $7K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,500
| New | +$9.83K |
|
|
BBG
5402
PUT
DELISTED
Bill Barrett Corp
BBG
| $7K | ﹤0.01% |
2,300
-2,900
| -56% | -$14.9K |
|
|
ELNK
5403
PUT
DELISTED
EarthLink Holdings Corp.
ELNK
| $7K | ﹤0.01% |
1,000
| – | – |
|
|
QLGC
5404
CALL
DELISTED
QLOGIC CORP
QLGC
| $7K | ﹤0.01% |
600
-400
| -40% | -$4.85K |
|
|
ORIG
5405
DELISTED
Ocean Rig UDW Inc. Class A Common Shares
ORIG
| $7K | ﹤0.01% |
1
-2
| -67% | -$35.7K |
|
|
VIA
5406
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class A
VIA
| $7K | ﹤0.01% |
167
+2
| +1% | +$98 |
|
5407
Aegon
AEG
$14B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
1,618
-35,866
| -96% | -$153K |
|
|
5408
PUT
Aegon
AEG
$14B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
1,669
+278
| +20% | +$1.19K |
|
5409
Akebia Therapeutics
AKBA
$354M
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
459
-7,918
| -95% | -$80.8K |
|
5410
PUT
American Superconductor
AMSC
$1.42B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
1,000
-7,200
| -88% | -$35.2K |
|
5411
CALL
AZZ Inc
AZZ
$4.35B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
+100
| New | +$5.58K |
|
5412
Carlyle Group
CG
$16.6B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
400
-35,300
| -99% | -$628K |
|
5413
Daktronics
DAKT
$955M
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
750
+341
| +83% | +$3.18K |
|
5414
Dawson Geophysical
DWSN
$145M
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
1,995
-962
| -33% | -$3.5K |
|
5415
Cedar Fair
FUN
$1.77B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
117
-3,241
| -97% | -$180K |
|
5416
CALL
Gray Television
GTN
$415M
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
400
-600
| -60% | -$9.4K |
|
5417
IAMGOLD
IAG
$8.2B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
5,994
+4,687
| +359% | +$7.66K |
|
5418
CALL
Innoviva
INVA
$1.55B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
600
-4,000
| -87% | -$36.8K |
|
5419
Lennar Class B
LEN.B
$19.4B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
168
+2
| +1% | +$77 |
|
5420
CALL
LivaNova
LIVN
$4.4B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
+100
| New | +$6.07K |
|
5421
PUT
Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X ETF
MIDU
$68.7M
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
300
-300
| -50% | -$6.73K |
|
|
OXLC
5422
Oxford Lane Capital
OXLC
$894M
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
+134
| New | +$7.37K |
|
5423
CALL
Oxford Industries
OXM
$566M
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
100
-100
| -50% | -$6.89K |
|
5424
Portland General Electric
POR
$5.8B
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
147
-433
| -75% | -$16K |
|
5425
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
RIGL
$681M
| $6K | ﹤0.01% |
193
+69
| +56% | +$2.09K |
|
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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.