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 |
State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust
MDY
|
+$226M |
| 2 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$201M |
| 3 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$121M |
| 4 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$104M |
| 5 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$72.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.6B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$875M |
| 3 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$764M |
| 4 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$560M |
| 5 |
Magna International
MGA
|
+$524M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 10.16% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.22% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 7.64% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 7.03% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 6.66% |
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BNP Paribas Financial Markets's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, BNP Paribas Financial Markets held 3,617 positions worth $23.6B, down 43% from $41.2B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 30% of the portfolio.
BNP Paribas Financial Markets withdrew a net $16.4B in Q1 2016, closing 959 positions and reducing 2,049 holdings. Its most notable exit was CGI, an estimated $107M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 10% of assets, up from 10% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
Against the trend, BNP Paribas Financial Markets opened a new position in Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF worth $32.3M.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets's largest Q1 2016 buy was Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF: 289,685 shares worth $32.3M.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets added most to State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust in Q1 2016, an estimated $226M increase.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $1.6B.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets fully exited CGI in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $107M.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets's ten largest holdings make up 30% of its $23.6B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets opened 39 new positions and closed 959 in Q1 2016.
- BNP Paribas Financial Markets's portfolio value fell 43% quarter-over-quarter to $23.6B.
Based on BNP Paribas Financial Markets's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 22 Apr 2016.