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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2401
CALL
FirstEnergy
FE
$27.5B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
38,600
+2,700
| +8% | +$84.8K |
|
2402
Methanex
MEOH
$4.12B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
36,282
+5,562
| +18% | +$213K |
|
2403
CALL
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X ETF
NUGT
$1.23B
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
12,403
+7,363
| +146% | +$931K |
|
|
MNK
2404
CALL
DELISTED
MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
MNK
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
16,100
+7,200
| +81% | +$485K |
|
|
CIT
2405
PUT
DELISTED
CIT Group Inc.
CIT
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
30,500
-24,900
| -45% | -$1.05M |
|
2406
Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust
FXE
$341M
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
11,204
-14,523
| -56% | -$1.56M |
|
2407
Hyatt Hotels
H
$16.7B
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
25,270
-23,076
| -48% | -$1.15M |
|
2408
CALL
Travelers Companies
TRV
$80.2B
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
10,600
-23,700
| -69% | -$2.63M |
|
|
KSU
2409
CALL
DELISTED
Kansas City Southern
KSU
| $1.18M | ﹤0.01% |
16,000
-300
| -2% | -$25.6K |
|
|
JKS
2410
CALL
JinkoSolar
JKS
$891M
| $1.18M | ﹤0.01% |
43,800
-3,400
| -7% | -$87.2K |
|
|
K
2411
CALL
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $1.18M | ﹤0.01% |
17,466
-39,725
| -69% | -$2.6M |
|
2412
CALL
Northern Trust
NTRS
$33.9B
| $1.18M | ﹤0.01% |
16,400
-9,200
| -36% | -$661K |
|
|
ACOR
2413
DELISTED
Acorda Therapeutics
ACOR
| $1.18M | ﹤0.01% |
234
-2,076
| -90% | -$9.07M |
|
2414
Diamondrock Hospitality Co
DRH
$2.56B
| $1.18M | ﹤0.01% |
131,099
+465
| +0.4% | +$5.22K |
|
|
BNY
2415
PUT
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY
$107B
| $1.18M | ﹤0.01% |
28,700
+6,500
| +29% | +$273K |
|
2416
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
AAXJ
$3.77B
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
22,150
-16,959
| -43% | -$945K |
|
|
SOHU
2417
CALL
Sohu.com
SOHU
$357M
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
20,600
-10,900
| -35% | -$551K |
|
2418
ANI Pharmaceuticals
ANIP
$1.78B
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
26,069
+9,707
| +59% | +$418K |
|
2419
CALL
Darden Restaurants
DRI
$24.4B
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
18,600
-44,271
| -70% | -$2.57M |
|
2420
Sonoco
SON
$5.74B
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
29,334
-8,582
| -23% | -$357K |
|
2421
CALL
Zions Bancorporation
ZION
$10.3B
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
43,400
+1,500
| +4% | +$43.1K |
|
|
WAGE
2422
DELISTED
WageWorks, Inc.
WAGE
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
26,034
+20,192
| +346% | +$905K |
|
2423
Reliance Steel & Aluminium
RS
$21.6B
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
20,482
+3,056
| +18% | +$178K |
|
|
NYRT
2424
DELISTED
New York REIT, Inc.
NYRT
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
10,613
+51
| +0.5% | +$5.78K |
|
2425
CALL
VeriSign
VRSN
$26.6B
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
13,400
+3,900
| +41% | +$325K |
|
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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.