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 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$629M |
| 2 |
AGN
Allergan plc
AGN
|
+$463M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
XAR
|
+$350M |
| 4 |
iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB
|
+$315M |
| 5 |
BPL
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
|
+$265M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$978M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$429M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$387M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$344M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.7% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.71% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.5% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 3.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
376
CALL
Charter Communications
CHTR
$18.2B
| $62.5M | 0.04% |
151,600
+76,100
| +101% | +$30.7M |
|
377
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$101B
| $62.2M | 0.04% |
444,075
-148,574
| -25% | -$20.2M |
|
378
PUT
General Motors
GM
$76.8B
| $62M | 0.04% |
1,654,000
-82,400
| -5% | -$3.17M |
|
379
Celanese
CE
$4.82B
| $61.6M | 0.04% |
503,765
+59,979
| +14% | +$6.76M |
|
380
PUT
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$52.7B
| $61.6M | 0.04% |
685,000
+483,200
| +239% | +$48M |
|
381
Travelers Companies
TRV
$80.2B
| $61.4M | 0.04% |
412,611
-138,381
| -25% | -$20.6M |
|
382
PUT
Vale
VALE
$62.6B
| $61M | 0.04% |
5,304,500
-11,100
| -0.2% | -$135K |
|
383
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
$71.5B
| $60.8M | 0.04% |
652,643
+113,451
| +21% | +$10.8M |
|
384
CALL
Deere & Co
DE
$168B
| $60.7M | 0.04% |
359,800
-133,800
| -27% | -$21.4M |
|
385
PUT
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
$14.7B
| $60.5M | 0.04% |
533,700
-536,600
| -50% | -$61M |
|
386
CALL
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.51B
| $60.1M | 0.04% |
671,825
+269,775
| +67% | +$25.4M |
|
387
CALL
Booking.com
BKNG
$161B
| $60.1M | 0.04% |
765,000
+55,000
| +8% | +$4.26M |
|
388
CALL
Merck
MRK
$318B
| $59.9M | 0.04% |
745,442
+71,997
| +11% | +$5.77M |
|
389
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$55.9B
| $59.9M | 0.04% |
1,346,421
-278,806
| -17% | -$13.2M |
|
390
CALL
Fox Class A
FOXA
$26.9B
| $59.5M | 0.04% |
1,887,300
-42,119
| -2% | -$1.46M |
|
391
CALL
Costco
COST
$420B
| $59.3M | 0.04% |
205,900
+30,700
| +18% | +$8.64M |
|
|
MRSH
392
Marsh
MRSH
$91.5B
| $59.3M | 0.04% |
592,548
-188,085
| -24% | -$18.8M |
|
393
Lumen
LUMN
$6.44B
| $59.2M | 0.04% |
4,745,505
-1,280,898
| -21% | -$15.2M |
|
394
Edison International
EIX
$26.4B
| $59.2M | 0.04% |
785,097
+272,265
| +53% | +$19.6M |
|
395
Martin Marietta Materials
MLM
$33B
| $59M | 0.04% |
215,320
-103,964
| -33% | -$25.7M |
|
396
Equinix
EQIX
$103B
| $58.8M | 0.04% |
101,903
-32,465
| -24% | -$17.4M |
|
397
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$84.5B
| $58.7M | 0.04% |
374,875
-88,469
| -19% | -$13.4M |
|
398
Starwood Property Trust
STWD
$6.09B
| $58.6M | 0.04% |
2,418,314
-120,308
| -5% | -$2.84M |
|
|
OIL
399
DELISTED
iPath Series B S&P GSCI Crude Oil ETN
OIL
| $58.5M | 0.04% |
5,263,500
| – | – |
|
400
PUT
UnitedHealth
UNH
$370B
| $58.4M | 0.04% |
268,800
-122,000
| -31% | -$29.4M |
|
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Barclays's Q3 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2019, Barclays held 7,551 positions worth $160B, down 2.1% from $163B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 28% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q3 2019 filing shows 501 new, 2,626 increased, 3,452 reduced and 568 closed positions. Its largest new stake was State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: 3,300,000 shares worth $353M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $978M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.7% of assets, down from 8.5% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Barclays's largest Q3 2019 buy was State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: 3,300,000 shares worth $353M.
- Barclays added most to iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN in Q3 2019, an estimated $629M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q3 2019 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $978M.
- Barclays fully exited Anadarko Petroleum in Q3 2019, selling an estimated $309M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 28% of its $160B portfolio in Q3 2019.
- Barclays opened 501 new positions and closed 568 in Q3 2019.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 2.1% quarter-over-quarter to $160B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q3 2019, filed 14 Nov 2019.