BNP Paribas Financial Markets Portfolio holdings
BNP Paribas Financial Markets, a core component of BNP Paribas’s Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) division, is a global leader in trading and market-making, headquartered in Paris with major hubs in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Specializing in derivatives across all asset classes—equities, fixed income, commodities, and foreign exchange—it provides innovative investment, hedging, and financing solutions to corporate clients, institutional investors, and financial institutions worldwide. Known for its advanced technological infrastructure and quantitative expertise, the division excels in structured financing and electronic trading, supported by a robust balance sheet and a diversified business model that proved resilient during the 2008 financial crisis. With a presence in over 50 countries and a client base exceeding 13,000, BNP Paribas Financial Markets drives market liquidity and offers cutting-edge research and execution services, reinforcing its position as a top-tier player in global capital markets.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Canadian National Railway
CNI
|
+$428M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$188M |
| 3 |
Magna International
MGA
|
+$99.4M |
| 4 |
Amgen
AMGN
|
+$83M |
| 5 |
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
|
+$77M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.46B |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$921M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$801M |
| 4 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$438M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$386M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 16.62% |
| 2 | Financials | 9.67% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 9.43% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.13% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.95% |
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BNP Paribas Financial Markets's Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, BNP Paribas Financial Markets held 4,277 positions worth $28.2B, down 75% from $115B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 30% of the portfolio.
BNP Paribas Financial Markets withdrew a net $88.5B in Q4 2014, closing 2,342 positions and reducing 1,083 holdings. Its most notable exit was Vanguard Real Estate ETF, an estimated $70.1M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 17% of assets, up from 5.5% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
Against the trend, BNP Paribas Financial Markets opened a new position in Magna International worth $125M.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets's largest Q4 2014 buy was Magna International: 1,965,012 shares worth $125M.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets added most to Canadian National Railway in Q4 2014, an estimated $428M increase.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets's biggest Q4 2014 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $1.46B.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets fully exited Vanguard Real Estate ETF in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $70.1M.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets's ten largest holdings make up 30% of its $28.2B portfolio in Q4 2014.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets opened 163 new positions and closed 2,342 in Q4 2014.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets's portfolio value fell 75% quarter-over-quarter to $28.2B.
Based on BNP Paribas Financial Markets's 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 11 Feb 2015.