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 |
State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF
XRT
|
+$391M |
| 2 |
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
|
+$370M |
| 3 |
CPN
Calpine Corporation
CPN
|
+$359M |
| 4 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$269M |
| 5 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$242M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$3.08B |
| 2 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$425M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$329M |
| 4 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$237M |
| 5 |
Vodafone
VOD
|
+$217M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 5.8% |
| 2 | Technology | 4.73% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.42% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.81% |
| 5 | Real Estate | 3.67% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
226
Honeywell
HON
$76.3B
| $69.1M | 0.08% |
836,406
-40,213
| -5% | -$3.33M |
|
|
JOSB
227
CALL
DELISTED
JOS A BANK CLOTHIERS INC
JOSB
| $68.6M | 0.08% |
1,071,800
+1,044,500
| +3,826% | +$61M |
|
|
ATHN
228
PUT
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
| $68.3M | 0.08% |
427,100
+406,700
| +1,994% | +$66.9M |
|
229
Danaher
DHR
$141B
| $67.1M | 0.08% |
1,331,453
+39,113
| +3% | +$1.99M |
|
|
TFCFA
230
DELISTED
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A
TFCFA
| $67M | 0.08% |
2,160,254
-982,432
| -31% | -$32.1M |
|
231
Medtronic
MDT
$110B
| $66.6M | 0.08% |
1,091,932
+59,005
| +6% | +$3.44M |
|
|
STSA
232
DELISTED
STERLING FINL CORP (WA) COM NEW
STSA
| $65.9M | 0.07% |
1,996,042
+77,974
| +4% | +$2.52M |
|
233
Mastercard
MA
$505B
| $65.5M | 0.07% |
884,595
-343,545
| -28% | -$26.8M |
|
234
CALL
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
$131B
| $64.6M | 0.07% |
1,266,500
+278,800
| +28% | +$14.8M |
|
|
COV
235
DELISTED
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
| $64.5M | 0.07% |
883,870
+259,924
| +42% | +$18.1M |
|
236
CALL
Baidu
BIDU
$37.1B
| $64.3M | 0.07% |
422,700
+211,100
| +100% | +$35.3M |
|
237
Humana
HUM
$44.1B
| $64M | 0.07% |
571,728
+280,051
| +96% | +$29.2M |
|
238
Freeport-McMoran
FCX
$95.5B
| $63.4M | 0.07% |
1,920,654
-60,169
| -3% | -$2M |
|
239
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEI
$17.7B
| $63.3M | 0.07% |
527,371
+496,137
| +1,588% | +$60.1M |
|
240
PUT
Teva Pharmaceuticals
TEVA
$40.6B
| $62.8M | 0.07% |
1,207,800
+196,700
| +19% | +$9.09M |
|
241
CALL
Biogen
BIIB
$30.5B
| $62.4M | 0.07% |
204,500
-238,400
| -54% | -$75.7M |
|
242
Automatic Data Processing
ADP
$109B
| $62.3M | 0.07% |
921,549
-153,055
| -14% | -$10.4M |
|
|
LO
243
DELISTED
LORILLARD INC COM STK
LO
| $61.5M | 0.07% |
1,139,645
+566,451
| +99% | +$28.5M |
|
244
Ford
F
$55B
| $61.4M | 0.07% |
4,094,522
-1,351,579
| -25% | -$20.9M |
|
245
Starbucks
SBUX
$120B
| $61.1M | 0.07% |
1,672,908
-138,976
| -8% | -$5.14M |
|
246
Target
TGT
$66.8B
| $61M | 0.07% |
1,016,274
+32,627
| +3% | +$1.93M |
|
|
LSI
247
DELISTED
LSI CORPORATION
LSI
| $60.7M | 0.07% |
5,517,717
+593,368
| +12% | +$6.56M |
|
248
PUT
Goldman Sachs
GS
$301B
| $60.5M | 0.07% |
371,200
-29,600
| -7% | -$4.98M |
|
249
CALL
Caterpillar
CAT
$394B
| $60.5M | 0.07% |
611,000
-416,300
| -41% | -$39.3M |
|
250
Halliburton
HAL
$27.1B
| $60.4M | 0.07% |
1,041,803
-529,866
| -34% | -$28.3M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2014, Barclays held 8,036 positions worth $88.3B, down 9.5% from $97.6B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 22% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $11.2B in Q1 2014, closing 382 positions and reducing 4,029 holdings. Its most notable exit was LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM STK (DE), an estimated $136M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 5.8% of assets, up from 5.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in LIN MEDIA LLC CLASS A COM worth $23.4M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2014 buy was LIN MEDIA LLC CLASS A COM: 898,200 shares worth $23.4M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF in Q1 2014, an estimated $391M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2014 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $3.08B.
- Barclays fully exited LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM STK (DE) in Q1 2014, selling an estimated $136M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 22% of its $88.3B portfolio in Q1 2014.
- Barclays opened 459 new positions and closed 382 in Q1 2014.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 9.5% quarter-over-quarter to $88.3B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2014, filed 15 May 2014.