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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Walt Disney
DIS
$172B
| $143M | 0.17% |
1,359,192
+229,175
| +20% | +$25.5M |
|
102
PUT
IBM
IBM
$214B
| $143M | 0.17% |
1,088,049
-112,027
| -9% | -$15.1M |
|
103
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
$138B
| $142M | 0.17% |
1,314,680
+388,310
| +42% | +$42.3M |
|
104
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
$27.5B
| $138M | 0.17% |
4,320,693
-352,986
| -8% | -$12.1M |
|
105
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
$34.4B
| $138M | 0.17% |
1,210,373
+953,972
| +372% | +$110M |
|
106
Merck
MRK
$326B
| $137M | 0.17% |
2,761,375
-805,296
| -23% | -$40.6M |
|
107
American International
AIG
$42.8B
| $136M | 0.16% |
2,224,718
+615,515
| +38% | +$37.5M |
|
108
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.32B
| $133M | 0.16% |
3,792,097
-1,425,052
| -27% | -$53.6M |
|
109
CALL
Netflix
NFLX
$302B
| $132M | 0.16% |
11,622,000
-4,322,000
| -27% | -$49.4M |
|
110
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.53B
| $131M | 0.16% |
1,091,950
+297,050
| +37% | +$42.3M |
|
111
PUT
Baidu
BIDU
$35.6B
| $131M | 0.16% |
691,100
+171,700
| +33% | +$31.6M |
|
|
112
PUT
Walt Disney
DIS
$172B
| $128M | 0.16% |
1,222,700
+290,700
| +31% | +$32.4M |
|
|
113
CALL
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$18.5B
| $128M | 0.15% |
987,598
+45,135
| +5% | +$5.79M |
|
114
CALL
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
$7.07B
| $127M | 0.15% |
2,544,000
+2,338,100
| +1,136% | +$124M |
|
|
CB
115
DELISTED
CHUBB CORPORATION
CB
| $125M | 0.15% |
945,970
+247,299
| +35% | +$32M |
|
|
116
PUT
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.07T
| $125M | 0.15% |
3,291,400
-7,397,400
| -69% | -$265M |
|
|
117
CALL
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.07T
| $121M | 0.15% |
3,198,200
-6,852,200
| -68% | -$246M |
|
|
WFM
118
DELISTED
Whole Foods Market Inc
WFM
| $120M | 0.15% |
3,633,857
-363,748
| -9% | -$11.6M |
|
119
CALL
Citigroup
C
$215B
| $119M | 0.14% |
2,331,100
+452,600
| +24% | +$24M |
|
|
TWC
120
DELISTED
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
| $118M | 0.14% |
640,139
+444,309
| +227% | +$82.4M |
|
121
CALL
Pfizer
PFE
$144B
| $117M | 0.14% |
3,856,270
+660,120
| +21% | +$20.8M |
|
122
PUT
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$43.8B
| $116M | 0.14% |
12,105,000
+1,340,000
| +12% | +$16.4M |
|
|
123
PUT
Pfizer
PFE
$144B
| $115M | 0.14% |
3,801,462
+734,849
| +24% | +$23.1M |
|
|
124
CALL
Bausch Health
BHC
$1.7B
| $115M | 0.14% |
1,139,600
+308,200
| +37% | +$34.6M |
|
125
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$84.1B
| $115M | 0.14% |
2,603,239
+1,410,912
| +118% | +$63.1M |
|
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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.