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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1801
AES
AES
$10.5B
| $2.55M | ﹤0.01% |
282,901
+181,337
| +179% | +$1.82M |
|
|
X
1802
CALL
DELISTED
US Steel
X
| $2.54M | ﹤0.01% |
363,200
-199,000
| -35% | -$1.96M |
|
1803
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
$22.8B
| $2.54M | ﹤0.01% |
40,334
-11,830
| -23% | -$780K |
|
|
MDVN
1804
CALL
DELISTED
MEDIVATION, INC.
MDVN
| $2.54M | ﹤0.01% |
52,800
-40,500
| -43% | -$1.75M |
|
1805
PUT
Banco Santander
SAN
$210B
| $2.53M | ﹤0.01% |
660,417
-4,497,000
| -87% | -$23.3M |
|
|
VSTO
1806
DELISTED
Vista Outdoor Inc.
VSTO
| $2.53M | ﹤0.01% |
57,521
-29,778
| -34% | -$1.31M |
|
1807
PUT
FirstEnergy
FE
$27.5B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
81,400
+38,600
| +90% | +$1.21M |
|
1808
PUT
Johnson Controls International
JCI
$92.2B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
61,788
-955
| -2% | -$43.2K |
|
1809
CALL
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$67.6B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
20,971
-8,865
| -30% | -$1.12M |
|
|
CXO
1810
DELISTED
CONCHO RESOURCES INC.
CXO
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
27,398
-45,783
| -63% | -$4.9M |
|
1811
PUT
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CP
$80.5B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
99,000
+11,500
| +13% | +$323K |
|
1812
PUT
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X ETF
NUGT
$1.21B
| $2.51M | ﹤0.01% |
26,133
+23,550
| +912% | +$2.98M |
|
1813
PUT
Analog Devices
ADI
$190B
| $2.51M | ﹤0.01% |
45,600
+29,000
| +175% | +$1.71M |
|
1814
Designer Brands
DBI
$333M
| $2.5M | ﹤0.01% |
108,711
+86,693
| +394% | +$2.08M |
|
|
CYBR
1815
DELISTED
CyberArk
CYBR
| $2.5M | ﹤0.01% |
55,454
+45,100
| +436% | +$2.05M |
|
1816
CALL
Manhattan Associates
MANH
$11.4B
| $2.5M | ﹤0.01% |
+37,800
| New | +$2.69M |
|
|
SINA
1817
DELISTED
Sina Corp
SINA
| $2.5M | ﹤0.01% |
50,917
+30,281
| +147% | +$1.46M |
|
1818
Assurant
AIZ
$14.3B
| $2.47M | ﹤0.01% |
30,893
-10,275
| -25% | -$847K |
|
|
SYNH
1819
DELISTED
Syneos Health, Inc. Class A Common Stock
SYNH
| $2.47M | ﹤0.01% |
51,384
+51,316
| +75,465% | +$2.28M |
|
1820
PUT
Kroger
KR
$34.8B
| $2.46M | ﹤0.01% |
60,000
-59,900
| -50% | -$2.32M |
|
|
X
1821
DELISTED
US Steel
X
| $2.46M | ﹤0.01% |
351,320
-218,490
| -38% | -$2.15M |
|
1822
PUT
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$84.4B
| $2.46M | ﹤0.01% |
48,000
-122,500
| -72% | -$6.16M |
|
1823
CALL
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
IONS
$9.4B
| $2.45M | ﹤0.01% |
40,200
-29,500
| -42% | -$1.59M |
|
|
CVRR
1824
DELISTED
CVR Refining, LP
CVRR
| $2.45M | ﹤0.01% |
136,118
-11,790
| -8% | -$243K |
|
1825
CALL
ResMed
RMD
$30.7B
| $2.45M | ﹤0.01% |
46,200
+39,600
| +600% | +$2.23M |
|
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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.