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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
401
Micron Technology
MU
$985B
| $36.3M | 0.04% |
1,576,201
-2,019,029
| -56% | -$48M |
|
402
Equinix
EQIX
$103B
| $36.2M | 0.04% |
196,939
-35,102
| -15% | -$6.48M |
|
403
PUT
ProShares Trust UltraShort Lehman 20+ Year Treasury
TBT
$313M
| $36.1M | 0.04% |
539,400
-535,650
| -50% | -$38.3M |
|
404
CALL
United States Natural Gas Fund
UNG
$455M
| $36.1M | 0.04% |
94,031
+71,870
| +324% | +$27.6M |
|
405
PUT
SLB Ltd
SLB
$75.2B
| $35.9M | 0.04% |
370,600
+160,700
| +77% | +$14.5M |
|
406
Hartford Financial Services
HIG
$39.3B
| $35.9M | 0.04% |
1,027,045
-497,805
| -33% | -$17.3M |
|
407
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
$37.8B
| $35.9M | 0.04% |
945,027
-94,675
| -9% | -$3.27M |
|
408
CALL
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
$69.9B
| $35.8M | 0.04% |
1,558,400
-162,400
| -9% | -$3.51M |
|
409
Amphenol
APH
$207B
| $35.7M | 0.04% |
3,142,144
+324,688
| +12% | +$3.62M |
|
|
WFT
410
DELISTED
Weatherford International plc
WFT
| $35.6M | 0.04% |
2,094,139
-1,946,927
| -48% | -$29.8M |
|
411
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
$7.39B
| $35.5M | 0.04% |
755,627
+123,799
| +20% | +$5.9M |
|
|
TIF
412
CALL
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
| $35.4M | 0.04% |
411,400
+260,600
| +173% | +$23.1M |
|
413
CALL
3M
MMM
$94.3B
| $35.4M | 0.04% |
313,352
+218,629
| +231% | +$24.3M |
|
414
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
JNK
$6.92B
| $35.4M | 0.04% |
287,513
+79,753
| +38% | +$9.8M |
|
415
PUT
United States Oil Fund
USO
$1.87B
| $35.3M | 0.04% |
122,500
-64,075
| -34% | -$18.1M |
|
416
PUT
Incyte
INCY
$24.4B
| $35.2M | 0.04% |
664,900
+623,300
| +1,498% | +$38.7M |
|
417
CALL
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$16.6B
| $35.1M | 0.04% |
373,500
-99,900
| -21% | -$9.37M |
|
418
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ
$39B
| $35.1M | 0.04% |
501,136
+27,942
| +6% | +$1.91M |
|
419
PUT
Oracle
ORCL
$418B
| $35M | 0.04% |
874,200
+268,400
| +44% | +$10.2M |
|
420
United Rentals
URI
$72.7B
| $35M | 0.04% |
371,978
+332,588
| +844% | +$28.2M |
|
421
PUT
Pfizer
PFE
$151B
| $35M | 0.04% |
1,151,390
-659,070
| -36% | -$19.7M |
|
422
PUT
Western Digital
WDC
$149B
| $34.9M | 0.04% |
507,900
+46,834
| +10% | +$3.06M |
|
423
International Paper
IP
$22.1B
| $34.9M | 0.04% |
829,923
+31,617
| +4% | +$1.41M |
|
|
EPL
424
DELISTED
EPL OIL & GAS, INC COMMON STK
EPL
| $34.9M | 0.04% |
917,375
+911,079
| +14,471% | +$27.8M |
|
425
Aon
AON
$75.9B
| $34.8M | 0.04% |
414,107
-163,529
| -28% | -$13.6M |
|
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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.