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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2301
PUT
Nu Skin
NUS
$267M
| $1.33M | ﹤0.01% |
36,000
+2,300
| +7% | +$84.8K |
|
2302
CALL
Stratasys
SSYS
$774M
| $1.33M | ﹤0.01% |
57,900
+18,200
| +46% | +$479K |
|
2303
LivaNova
LIVN
$4.2B
| $1.33M | ﹤0.01% |
+22,555
| New | +$1.37M |
|
|
SAFM
2304
DELISTED
Sanderson Farms Inc
SAFM
| $1.33M | ﹤0.01% |
17,273
+9,097
| +111% | +$655K |
|
2305
Alkermes
ALKS
$8.25B
| $1.33M | ﹤0.01% |
16,797
-41,701
| -71% | -$2.92M |
|
|
GCI
2306
DELISTED
Gannett Co., Inc
GCI
| $1.33M | ﹤0.01% |
82,817
-424,960
| -84% | -$6.89M |
|
|
DFT
2307
DELISTED
DuPont Fabros Technology Inc.
DFT
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
42,731
+161
| +0.4% | +$5.02K |
|
2308
CALL
Nokia
NOK
$52.3B
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
188,700
+300
| +0.2% | +$2.14K |
|
|
BNCL
2309
DELISTED
Beneficial Bancorp, Inc.
BNCL
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
101,600
+97,474
| +2,362% | +$1.33M |
|
2310
CALL
State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF
KRE
$4.64B
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
32,200
-5,200
| -14% | -$225K |
|
2311
Sanmina
SANM
$10.9B
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
66,000
+63,393
| +2,432% | +$1.41M |
|
|
DMND
2312
PUT
DELISTED
DIAMOND FOODS, INC.
DMND
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
34,700
-2,500
| -7% | -$94.5K |
|
2313
Avery Dennison
AVY
$13.4B
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
21,248
+4,774
| +29% | +$302K |
|
2314
FMC
FMC
$1.33B
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
38,915
+2,079
| +6% | +$71.2K |
|
2315
PUT
J.M. Smucker
SJM
$12.8B
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
10,700
+200
| +2% | +$23.8K |
|
2316
PUT
Stryker
SYK
$130B
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
14,300
-1,100
| -7% | -$105K |
|
|
SWN
2317
DELISTED
Southwestern Energy Company
SWN
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
188,086
-253,307
| -57% | -$2.48M |
|
|
ESL
2318
DELISTED
Esterline Technologies
ESL
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
16,249
-54,657
| -77% | -$4.46M |
|
|
SE
2319
CALL
DELISTED
Spectra Energy Corp Wi
SE
| $1.31M | ﹤0.01% |
57,100
-118,700
| -68% | -$3.15M |
|
|
GAP
2320
CALL
The Gap Inc
GAP
$7.37B
| $1.31M | ﹤0.01% |
54,500
-87,400
| -62% | -$2.33M |
|
2321
CALL
Crown Castle
CCI
$32.2B
| $1.31M | ﹤0.01% |
15,200
+3,800
| +33% | +$323K |
|
|
ABB
2322
CALL
DELISTED
ABB Ltd
ABB
| $1.31M | ﹤0.01% |
76,800
-44,800
| -37% | -$825K |
|
2323
CALL
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$15.7B
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
12,300
-10,400
| -46% | -$1.1M |
|
|
SCHW
2324
PUT
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$187B
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
40,700
+5,200
| +15% | +$165K |
|
|
RTN
2325
CALL
DELISTED
Raytheon Company
RTN
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
10,500
-37,900
| -78% | -$4.56M |
|
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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.