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 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$433M |
| 3 |
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
|
+$419M |
| 4 |
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
|
+$332M |
| 5 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$322M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AABA
Altaba Inc
AABA
|
+$267M |
| 2 |
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
|
+$181M |
| 3 |
BCR
CR Bard Inc.
BCR
|
+$134M |
| 4 |
IQVIA
IQV
|
+$134M |
| 5 |
LVLT
Level 3 Communications Inc
LVLT
|
+$121M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.07% |
| 2 | Financials | 5.97% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 5.8% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.2% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.08% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
276
Equity Residential
EQR
$25.3B
| $71.6M | 0.06% |
1,122,059
+406,867
| +57% | +$27.2M |
|
277
General Dynamics
GD
$103B
| $71.5M | 0.06% |
351,473
+193,936
| +123% | +$39.6M |
|
278
Baxter International
BAX
$14.5B
| $71.4M | 0.06% |
1,104,903
+720,143
| +187% | +$46.2M |
|
279
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$37.6B
| $71.2M | 0.06% |
1,776,958
+1,406,991
| +380% | +$57.9M |
|
280
United Rentals
URI
$69.5B
| $71.1M | 0.06% |
413,442
+356,401
| +625% | +$54.2M |
|
281
Lazard
LAZ
$4.21B
| $70.6M | 0.06% |
1,345,690
-597,075
| -31% | -$28.6M |
|
|
RTN
282
DELISTED
Raytheon Company
RTN
| $70.3M | 0.06% |
374,487
+157,327
| +72% | +$29.3M |
|
|
BNY
283
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY
$106B
| $70.3M | 0.06% |
1,305,611
+776,624
| +147% | +$41.4M |
|
284
State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
XBI
$9.62B
| $70.1M | 0.06% |
826,059
+595,091
| +258% | +$49.9M |
|
|
CELG
285
PUT
DELISTED
Celgene Corp
CELG
| $70.1M | 0.06% |
671,500
+332,400
| +98% | +$37.5M |
|
286
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.4B
| $69.8M | 0.06% |
305,488
+129,785
| +74% | +$28.1M |
|
287
Dominion Energy
D
$60.5B
| $69.8M | 0.06% |
861,313
+710,653
| +472% | +$57.6M |
|
288
Dell
DELL
$277B
| $69.3M | 0.06% |
3,039,713
-1,339,731
| -31% | -$30.4M |
|
289
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
VWO
$121B
| $69.2M | 0.06% |
1,507,480
-388,956
| -21% | -$17.4M |
|
290
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
$28.9B
| $69M | 0.06% |
1,464,031
-1,870,462
| -56% | -$86.6M |
|
291
PUT
IBM
IBM
$213B
| $68.8M | 0.06% |
468,817
+218,928
| +88% | +$31.8M |
|
|
ALXN
292
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $68.8M | 0.06% |
574,988
-59,099
| -9% | -$7.2M |
|
293
PUT
Halliburton
HAL
$26.6B
| $68.6M | 0.06% |
1,402,900
+459,200
| +49% | +$20.2M |
|
|
AABA
294
CALL
DELISTED
Altaba Inc
AABA
| $68.5M | 0.06% |
981,100
+87,300
| +10% | +$6.08M |
|
295
Fidelity National Information Services
FIS
$23.1B
| $67.6M | 0.06% |
718,523
+531,184
| +284% | +$49.9M |
|
296
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$75.6B
| $66.5M | 0.05% |
458,706
+276,243
| +151% | +$37.1M |
|
297
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$46.9B
| $66.4M | 0.05% |
317,813
+122,912
| +63% | +$25.7M |
|
298
PUT
Biogen
BIIB
$29.8B
| $66.3M | 0.05% |
208,000
-33,100
| -14% | -$10.6M |
|
299
PUT
Western Digital
WDC
$182B
| $66.3M | 0.05% |
1,102,206
+181,516
| +20% | +$11.7M |
|
300
AvalonBay Communities
AVB
$27B
| $65.8M | 0.05% |
368,552
+194,560
| +112% | +$35.3M |
|
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Barclays's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Barclays held 7,416 positions worth $122B, up 26% from $97.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 24% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $19.9B of net new capital in Q4 2017, opening 435 new positions and adding to 3,853 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares US Home Construction ETF: 198,606 shares worth $8.68M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.1% of assets, up from 6.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Altaba Inc, an estimated $267M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q4 2017 buy was iShares US Home Construction ETF: 198,606 shares worth $8.68M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2017, an estimated $1.24B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Altaba Inc, cutting an estimated $267M.
- Barclays fully exited CR Bard Inc. in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $134M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 24% of its $122B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Barclays opened 435 new positions and closed 356 in Q4 2017.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 26% quarter-over-quarter to $122B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 14 Feb 2018.