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
|
+$1.39B |
| 2 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$790M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$648M |
| 4 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$411M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$379M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLC
|
+$344M |
| 2 |
Consolidated Edison
ED
|
+$155M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWU
|
+$154M |
| 4 |
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
VT
|
+$146M |
| 5 |
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
|
+$127M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 8.52% |
| 2 | Financials | 5.73% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 5.63% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 4.65% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.47% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
K
401
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $63.7M | 0.04% |
1,266,156
+215,626
| +21% | +$11.4M |
|
|
CXO
402
CALL
DELISTED
CONCHO RESOURCES INC.
CXO
| $63.5M | 0.04% |
615,600
+23,800
| +4% | +$2.57M |
|
403
PUT
Walmart Inc
WMT
$892B
| $63.4M | 0.04% |
1,722,000
-254,700
| -13% | -$8.78M |
|
404
F5
FFIV
$23.5B
| $63.4M | 0.04% |
435,331
+15,480
| +4% | +$2.32M |
|
405
PUT
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
$619B
| $63.1M | 0.04% |
453,200
-187,700
| -29% | -$26M |
|
406
CALL
Adobe
ADBE
$103B
| $63.1M | 0.04% |
214,200
+78,200
| +58% | +$21.7M |
|
407
Baidu
BIDU
$37.1B
| $63.1M | 0.04% |
537,311
+229,705
| +75% | +$32.7M |
|
408
Capital One
COF
$135B
| $63M | 0.04% |
694,227
+108,988
| +19% | +$9.75M |
|
409
Trane Technologies
TT
$105B
| $62.6M | 0.04% |
494,245
+129,238
| +35% | +$15.5M |
|
410
State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF
XHB
$1.53B
| $62.6M | 0.04% |
1,501,838
-614,258
| -29% | -$24.8M |
|
411
Lam Research
LRCX
$383B
| $62.4M | 0.04% |
3,322,280
+972,980
| +41% | +$18.5M |
|
412
CALL
McDonald's
MCD
$196B
| $62.2M | 0.04% |
299,300
-107,800
| -26% | -$21.4M |
|
|
OIL
413
DELISTED
iPath Series B S&P GSCI Crude Oil ETN
OIL
| $62.1M | 0.04% |
5,263,500
+100,000
| +2% | +$1.22M |
|
414
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$71.3B
| $62.1M | 0.04% |
527,175
-162,162
| -24% | -$19.3M |
|
415
HDFC Bank
HDB
$122B
| $61.7M | 0.04% |
1,897,772
+38,584
| +2% | +$1.16M |
|
416
CALL
Broadcom
AVGO
$2T
| $61.6M | 0.04% |
2,140,000
+65,000
| +3% | +$1.89M |
|
417
Nucor
NUE
$61.9B
| $61.6M | 0.04% |
1,117,322
+572,510
| +105% | +$31.5M |
|
418
PG&E
PCG
$37.4B
| $61.4M | 0.04% |
2,678,968
+2,170,890
| +427% | +$43.6M |
|
419
Amcor
AMCR
$21.8B
| $61.4M | 0.04% |
+1,068,451
| New | +$59.3M |
|
420
Aon
AON
$76.5B
| $61.4M | 0.04% |
317,936
-32,512
| -9% | -$5.89M |
|
421
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$37.4B
| $61.3M | 0.04% |
1,502,140
+363,654
| +32% | +$15.1M |
|
422
PUT
Nike
NKE
$62.3B
| $61M | 0.04% |
726,800
+220,000
| +43% | +$18.5M |
|
423
PUT
Seagate
STX
$193B
| $61M | 0.04% |
1,293,700
-32,700
| -2% | -$1.52M |
|
|
424
Consolidated Edison
ED
$40.2B
| $60.9M | 0.04% |
694,433
-1,803,294
| -72% | -$155M |
|
425
CALL
Goldman Sachs
GS
$301B
| $60.2M | 0.04% |
294,200
-54,500
| -16% | -$10.8M |
|
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Barclays's Q2 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2019, Barclays held 7,617 positions worth $163B, up 13% from $145B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 25% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $14.2B of net new capital in Q2 2019, opening 457 new positions and adding to 3,922 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Dow Inc: 2,580,874 shares worth $127M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 8.5% of assets, up from 7.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF, an estimated $344M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q2 2019 buy was Dow Inc: 2,580,874 shares worth $127M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2019, an estimated $1.39B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q2 2019 reduction was State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF, cutting an estimated $344M.
- Barclays fully exited Bemis in Q2 2019, selling an estimated $33.4M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 25% of its $163B portfolio in Q2 2019.
- Barclays opened 457 new positions and closed 572 in Q2 2019.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 13% quarter-over-quarter to $163B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q2 2019, filed 14 Aug 2019.