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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
326
Baxter International
BAX
$14.1B
| $45.5M | 0.05% |
1,148,221
+11,159
| +1% | +$417K |
|
327
CALL
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$19.6B
| $45.2M | 0.05% |
372,136
-1,055,991
| -74% | -$124M |
|
328
CALL
Vale
VALE
$63B
| $45M | 0.05% |
3,461,000
+2,777,500
| +406% | +$37.9M |
|
329
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$60.2B
| $44.8M | 0.05% |
1,316,440
-896,575
| -41% | -$28.8M |
|
|
MW
330
DELISTED
THE MENS WAREHOUSE INC
MW
| $44.6M | 0.05% |
929,726
+816,050
| +718% | +$40.5M |
|
331
PUT
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.66B
| $44.6M | 0.05% |
665,700
-37,000
| -5% | -$2.46M |
|
332
CALL
GE Aerospace
GE
$386B
| $44.3M | 0.05% |
369,979
+97,112
| +36% | +$12M |
|
|
SE
333
DELISTED
Spectra Energy Corp Wi
SE
| $44.3M | 0.05% |
1,231,062
-3,604
| -0.3% | -$131K |
|
334
Cigna
CI
$74B
| $44.3M | 0.05% |
533,633
+16,661
| +3% | +$1.37M |
|
|
CELG
335
CALL
DELISTED
Celgene Corp
CELG
| $44.2M | 0.05% |
636,600
+349,800
| +122% | +$27.7M |
|
|
RAI
336
DELISTED
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
| $44.2M | 0.05% |
1,668,158
-72,080
| -4% | -$1.82M |
|
337
Emerson Electric
EMR
$88.4B
| $44M | 0.05% |
667,085
-327,740
| -33% | -$21.6M |
|
338
Essex Property Trust
ESS
$18.4B
| $44M | 0.05% |
258,988
+22,752
| +10% | +$3.67M |
|
339
CALL
Deere & Co
DE
$168B
| $43.9M | 0.05% |
487,800
+224,500
| +85% | +$19.6M |
|
|
ALXN
340
CALL
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $43.7M | 0.05% |
287,200
-119,400
| -29% | -$19M |
|
|
ALU
341
DELISTED
Alcatel-Lucent
ALU
| $43.6M | 0.05% |
14,546,962
+8,092,701
| +125% | +$33.6M |
|
342
State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ
$4.54B
| $43.6M | 0.05% |
1,035,919
+129,503
| +14% | +$5.37M |
|
|
JNPR
343
DELISTED
Juniper Networks
JNPR
| $43.5M | 0.05% |
1,738,414
+853,849
| +97% | +$22.3M |
|
|
AAN.A
344
DELISTED
The Aaron's Company Inc Class A
AAN.A
| $43.1M | 0.05% |
1,436,292
+1,389,367
| +2,961% | +$41.7M |
|
345
CALL
McDonald's
MCD
$195B
| $43M | 0.05% |
439,100
-220,000
| -33% | -$21M |
|
346
CALL
eBay
EBAY
$50.6B
| $42.9M | 0.05% |
1,854,230
+739,886
| +66% | +$17.2M |
|
347
CALL
Verizon
VZ
$194B
| $42.9M | 0.05% |
912,040
-173,860
| -16% | -$8.22M |
|
|
DTV
348
DELISTED
DIRECTV COM STK (DE)
DTV
| $42.6M | 0.05% |
560,709
-81,140
| -13% | -$5.95M |
|
349
PUT
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$133B
| $42.6M | 0.05% |
876,600
-418,500
| -32% | -$19.7M |
|
350
Aptiv
APTV
$10.2B
| $42.5M | 0.05% |
634,787
-260,678
| -29% | -$16.6M |
|
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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.