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 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$1.08B |
| 2 |
INP
iPath ETNs Linked to the MSCI India Total Return Index
INP
|
+$324M |
| 3 |
PCP
PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP
PCP
|
+$281M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$278M |
| 5 |
HCC
HCC INSURANCES HOLDINGS INC
HCC
|
+$230M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$830M |
| 2 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$281M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$205M |
| 4 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$183M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI China ETF
MCHI
|
+$182M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 4.85% |
| 2 | Technology | 3.93% |
| 3 | Financials | 3.3% |
| 4 | Energy | 3.26% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 2.77% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
126
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$43.1B
| $105M | 0.13% |
855,946
+476,138
| +125% | +$57.8M |
|
127
PUT
General Motors
GM
$81.9B
| $105M | 0.13% |
3,485,900
+828,400
| +31% | +$25.4M |
|
128
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
$57.2B
| $105M | 0.13% |
5,413,422
+4,464,824
| +471% | +$94.6M |
|
129
Walmart Inc
WMT
$900B
| $104M | 0.13% |
4,898,253
-1,642,245
| -25% | -$37.7M |
|
|
BRCM
130
DELISTED
BROADCOM CORP CL-A
BRCM
| $104M | 0.13% |
2,041,561
+953,611
| +88% | +$49.1M |
|
131
CVS Health
CVS
$139B
| $103M | 0.12% |
1,078,088
-390,273
| -27% | -$41M |
|
132
PUT
AT&T
T
$168B
| $103M | 0.12% |
4,252,127
+532,084
| +14% | +$13.6M |
|
133
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
$39.2B
| $102M | 0.12% |
3,352,148
-1,004,126
| -23% | -$33.8M |
|
134
Oracle
ORCL
$341B
| $102M | 0.12% |
2,831,660
-1,082,745
| -28% | -$41.6M |
|
135
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.51B
| $102M | 0.12% |
794,900
+223,200
| +39% | +$34.1M |
|
136
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
$138B
| $101M | 0.12% |
926,370
+61,281
| +7% | +$6.68M |
|
|
WBA
137
PUT
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $101M | 0.12% |
1,216,300
+137,100
| +13% | +$12.4M |
|
|
138
CALL
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$18.8B
| $100M | 0.12% |
942,463
+726,345
| +336% | +$84.2M |
|
139
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
$130B
| $99.4M | 0.12% |
1,684,755
+65,708
| +4% | +$4.17M |
|
140
CALL
iShares MSCI Japan ETF
EWJ
$21.3B
| $99.2M | 0.12% |
2,254,300
-900
| -0% | -$44.4K |
|
141
State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLI
$32.9B
| $97.6M | 0.12% |
1,992,679
+1,387,495
| +229% | +$73.1M |
|
142
Enterprise Products Partners
EPD
$84.6B
| $97.6M | 0.12% |
4,066,742
+1,303,074
| +47% | +$36.1M |
|
143
Medtronic
MDT
$112B
| $97.5M | 0.12% |
1,477,844
-370,063
| -20% | -$27.3M |
|
144
CALL
Goldman Sachs
GS
$300B
| $97.2M | 0.12% |
561,900
+24,100
| +4% | +$4.73M |
|
145
Qualcomm
QCOM
$171B
| $97.2M | 0.12% |
1,833,951
-1,019,468
| -36% | -$60.6M |
|
146
PUT
Walt Disney
DIS
$172B
| $95.1M | 0.11% |
932,000
+469,200
| +101% | +$51.1M |
|
|
147
CALL
Qualcomm
QCOM
$171B
| $94.9M | 0.11% |
1,791,200
-821,600
| -31% | -$48.8M |
|
|
PXD
148
PUT
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $94.9M | 0.11% |
784,000
+491,300
| +168% | +$61.2M |
|
|
149
PUT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$43.1B
| $94.5M | 0.11% |
768,000
-1,339,400
| -64% | -$163M |
|
150
CALL
Pfizer
PFE
$144B
| $94M | 0.11% |
3,196,150
-1,973,931
| -38% | -$63.3M |
|
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Barclays's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Barclays held 7,503 positions worth $82.9B, down 6.9% from $89.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 28% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $2.62B of net new capital in Q3 2015, opening 382 new positions and adding to 2,612 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019: 3,240,885 shares worth $1.3B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 4.8% of assets, down from 6.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $830M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q3 2015 buy was iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019: 3,240,885 shares worth $1.3B.
- Barclays added most to PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP in Q3 2015, an estimated $281M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $830M.
- Barclays fully exited DIRECTV COM STK (DE) in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $126M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 28% of its $82.9B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Barclays opened 382 new positions and closed 515 in Q3 2015.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 6.9% quarter-over-quarter to $82.9B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 13 Nov 2015.