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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2426
Clean Harbors
CLH
$16.3B
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
28,378
+4,209
| +17% | +$183K |
|
2427
CALL
Chubb
CB
$135B
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
10,000
-5,800
| -37% | -$656K |
|
2428
Alamo Group
ALG
$2.05B
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
22,242
+2,348
| +12% | +$121K |
|
2429
CALL
Welltower
WELL
$171B
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
17,000
-460,900
| -96% | -$30.1M |
|
2430
Avista
AVA
$3.24B
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
33,002
+8,492
| +35% | +$291K |
|
2431
EastGroup Properties
EGP
$10.9B
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
21,006
-298
| -1% | -$16.8K |
|
|
WNR
2432
DELISTED
Western Refining Inc
WNR
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
32,919
+15,544
| +89% | +$665K |
|
2433
PUT
Infosys
INFY
$50.7B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
143,600
+14,000
| +11% | +$121K |
|
2434
Stratasys
SSYS
$774M
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
49,915
+15,384
| +45% | +$405K |
|
2435
CALL
Core Laboratories
CLB
$521M
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
10,600
-5,900
| -36% | -$675K |
|
|
SE
2436
PUT
DELISTED
Spectra Energy Corp Wi
SE
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
49,800
-40,600
| -45% | -$1.08M |
|
2437
PUT
Wolfspeed
WOLF
$1.71B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
44,000
+2,900
| +7% | +$75K |
|
2438
SM Energy
SM
$6.87B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
60,089
+47,236
| +368% | +$1.44M |
|
2439
PUT
C.H. Robinson
CHRW
$17.5B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
18,400
-16,800
| -48% | -$1.13M |
|
2440
Boston Beer
SAM
$1.92B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
5,677
-5,115
| -47% | -$1.12M |
|
2441
Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF
DBJP
$705M
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
30,000
-280,881
| -90% | -$11.1M |
|
2442
CALL
iShares US Transportation ETF
IYT
$2.29B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
34,000
-47,600
| -58% | -$1.71M |
|
|
FRC
2443
DELISTED
First Republic Bank
FRC
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
17,254
-3,124
| -15% | -$206K |
|
2444
American States Water
AWR
$3.46B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
27,617
+4,780
| +21% | +$198K |
|
|
VAL
2445
DELISTED
Valspar
VAL
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
13,815
+9,649
| +232% | +$782K |
|
2446
CALL
Nu Skin
NUS
$267M
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
30,600
+2,100
| +7% | +$77.4K |
|
2447
PUT
Rockwell Automation
ROK
$49B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
11,100
-200
| -2% | -$21K |
|
2448
PUT
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
VGK
$31.4B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
23,100
-7,600
| -25% | -$389K |
|
2449
Wendy's
WEN
$1.46B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
113,250
+62,063
| +121% | +$611K |
|
|
JKS
2450
PUT
JinkoSolar
JKS
$891M
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
41,700
+2,000
| +5% | +$51.3K |
|
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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.