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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CTCT
1976
DELISTED
CONSTANT CONTACT, INC COM
CTCT
| $2.04M | ﹤0.01% |
70,300
+68,538
| +3,890% | +$1.98M |
|
1977
Cheniere Energy
CQP
$31.3B
| $2.04M | ﹤0.01% |
78,342
-39,983
| -34% | -$1.05M |
|
|
YOKU
1978
DELISTED
YOUKU TUDOU INC.(CAYMAN ISLS)
YOKU
| $2.04M | ﹤0.01% |
75,404
+59,003
| +360% | +$1.48M |
|
1979
CALL
TC Energy
TRP
$65.9B
| $2.04M | ﹤0.01% |
63,600
-37,800
| -37% | -$1.25M |
|
1980
CNO Financial Group
CNO
$5.1B
| $2.03M | ﹤0.01% |
+106,924
| New | +$2.08M |
|
1981
PUT
AstraZeneca
AZN
$250B
| $2.03M | ﹤0.01% |
30,750
-11,600
| -27% | -$761K |
|
1982
CALL
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEF
$47.3B
| $2.03M | ﹤0.01% |
19,300
+3,600
| +23% | +$384K |
|
|
GNC
1983
PUT
DELISTED
GNC Holdings, Inc.
GNC
| $2.02M | ﹤0.01% |
65,200
+62,500
| +2,315% | +$2.11M |
|
1984
Warner Bros
WBD
$67.1B
| $2.02M | ﹤0.01% |
77,680
-26,273
| -25% | -$759K |
|
1985
Match Group
MTCH
$8.55B
| $2.02M | ﹤0.01% |
+155,133
| New | +$2.17M |
|
1986
Regis Corp
RGS
$70.3M
| $2.02M | ﹤0.01% |
7,202
+6,736
| +1,445% | +$2.04M |
|
1987
Brookdale Senior Living
BKD
$3.4B
| $2.01M | ﹤0.01% |
111,816
+59,917
| +115% | +$1.29M |
|
1988
Cousins Properties
CUZ
$4.88B
| $2.01M | ﹤0.01% |
79,220
+3,583
| +5% | +$97.6K |
|
1989
ProShares UltraShort Silver
ZSL
$52.3M
| $2.01M | ﹤0.01% |
196
-20
| -9% | -$185K |
|
1990
AGNC Investment
AGNC
$12.9B
| $2M | ﹤0.01% |
117,771
+8,284
| +8% | +$150K |
|
|
ITG
1991
PUT
DELISTED
Investment Technology Group Inc
ITG
| $2M | ﹤0.01% |
117,600
| – | – |
|
|
JASO
1992
CALL
DELISTED
JA Solar Holdings, Co., Ltd
JASO
| $2M | ﹤0.01% |
221,600
+20,500
| +10% | +$180K |
|
1993
CALL
Dollar General
DG
$27.9B
| $1.99M | ﹤0.01% |
28,000
-4,800
| -15% | -$326K |
|
1994
PUT
Sony
SONY
$138B
| $1.99M | ﹤0.01% |
414,000
+29,500
| +8% | +$156K |
|
1995
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund
HYT
$1.37B
| $1.98M | ﹤0.01% |
220,443
| – | – |
|
1996
PUT
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
$4.7B
| $1.97M | ﹤0.01% |
60,691
+10,632
| +21% | +$367K |
|
1997
Shutterstock
SSTK
$219M
| $1.97M | ﹤0.01% |
61,486
-57
| -0.1% | -$1.88K |
|
1998
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico
PAC
$13.3B
| $1.96M | ﹤0.01% |
22,280
+3,277
| +17% | +$299K |
|
|
1999
PUT
Dollar General
DG
$27.9B
| $1.96M | ﹤0.01% |
27,600
+800
| +3% | +$54.3K |
|
2000
PUT
iShares US Transportation ETF
IYT
$2.29B
| $1.96M | ﹤0.01% |
58,400
-5,600
| -9% | -$201K |
|
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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.