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 |
KLA
KLAC
|
+$355M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$304M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$267M |
| 4 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$239M |
| 5 |
Visa
V
|
+$229M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$388M |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$370M |
| 3 |
PCP
PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP
PCP
|
+$295M |
| 4 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$234M |
| 5 |
IBM
IBM
|
+$210M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 5.55% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.29% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.23% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.53% |
| 5 | Energy | 2.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
351
Sempra
SRE
$54.8B
| $30.3M | 0.05% |
583,138
+40,694
| +8% | +$1.96M |
|
352
PUT
Biogen
BIIB
$30.7B
| $30.2M | 0.05% |
116,100
-225,300
| -66% | -$59.5M |
|
353
Welltower
WELL
$171B
| $30.1M | 0.05% |
435,694
+22,393
| +5% | +$1.44M |
|
354
CALL
Banco Santander
SAN
$210B
| $30M | 0.05% |
7,838,191
+3,026
| +0% | +$12.4K |
|
355
Tyson Foods
TSN
$20.4B
| $30M | 0.05% |
454,822
+331,360
| +268% | +$19.9M |
|
356
PUT
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLU
$22.5B
| $30M | 0.05% |
1,223,000
+783,600
| +178% | +$18.1M |
|
357
CALL
Bausch Health
BHC
$2.34B
| $29.8M | 0.05% |
1,148,000
+8,400
| +0.7% | +$621K |
|
|
GGP
358
DELISTED
GGP Inc.
GGP
| $29.7M | 0.05% |
1,025,715
+71,149
| +7% | +$1.96M |
|
359
CALL
Signet Jewelers
SIG
$3.76B
| $29.7M | 0.05% |
+239,500
| New | +$27.2M |
|
360
PUT
Valero Energy
VLO
$85.9B
| $29.7M | 0.05% |
463,700
+202,700
| +78% | +$12.9M |
|
|
MNDT
361
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $29.5M | 0.04% |
1,733,757
+586,824
| +51% | +$9.56M |
|
362
Equity Residential
EQR
$25.1B
| $29.4M | 0.04% |
391,770
-12,036
| -3% | -$900K |
|
363
AvalonBay Communities
AVB
$26.8B
| $29.4M | 0.04% |
154,604
+2,370
| +2% | +$418K |
|
364
Paychex
PAYX
$42.7B
| $29.3M | 0.04% |
542,811
+235,922
| +77% | +$11.9M |
|
365
Mastercard
MA
$493B
| $29.3M | 0.04% |
311,550
-16,811
| -5% | -$1.49M |
|
|
VER
366
DELISTED
VEREIT, Inc.
VER
| $29.2M | 0.04% |
730,583
+462,519
| +173% | +$18.4M |
|
367
Crown Castle
CCI
$32.2B
| $29.1M | 0.04% |
338,636
+15,405
| +5% | +$1.31M |
|
|
BPL
368
DELISTED
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
| $29M | 0.04% |
432,399
-9,925
| -2% | -$606K |
|
369
CSX Corp
CSX
$93.1B
| $28.8M | 0.04% |
3,458,211
-7,605,765
| -69% | -$61.7M |
|
|
SPLS
370
DELISTED
Staples Inc
SPLS
| $28.8M | 0.04% |
2,619,141
+875,065
| +50% | +$8.23M |
|
371
Labcorp
LH
$25.9B
| $28.8M | 0.04% |
286,152
+184,595
| +182% | +$17.7M |
|
372
CALL
Boeing
BA
$185B
| $28.5M | 0.04% |
226,200
+78,400
| +53% | +$9.73M |
|
373
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.2B
| $28.3M | 0.04% |
332,864
+7,672
| +2% | +$616K |
|
|
MBLY
374
DELISTED
Mobileye N.V.
MBLY
| $28.2M | 0.04% |
761,374
-385,217
| -34% | -$12.3M |
|
375
Plains All American Pipeline
PAA
$16.1B
| $28.1M | 0.04% |
1,407,429
-54,671
| -4% | -$1.15M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Barclays held 6,944 positions worth $65.6B, down 20% from $82.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 29% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $15.2B in Q1 2016, closing 588 positions and reducing 2,924 holdings. Its most notable exit was PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP, an estimated $295M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 5.5% of assets, up from 4.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF worth $26M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2016 buy was State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF: 650,000 shares worth $26M.
- Barclays added most to KLA in Q1 2016, an estimated $355M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $388M.
- Barclays fully exited PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $295M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 29% of its $65.6B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Barclays opened 766 new positions and closed 588 in Q1 2016.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 20% quarter-over-quarter to $65.6B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 16 May 2016.