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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
401
CALL
Micron Technology
MU
$991B
| $58.4M | 0.04% |
1,363,100
-808,400
| -37% | -$36.6M |
|
402
Xcel Energy
XEL
$48.8B
| $58.3M | 0.04% |
898,040
-535,985
| -37% | -$33.4M |
|
403
CALL
FedEx
FDX
$75.4B
| $58.3M | 0.04% |
400,300
-43,300
| -10% | -$6.98M |
|
404
Rio Tinto
RIO
$164B
| $58.2M | 0.04% |
1,117,261
+706,462
| +172% | +$38.3M |
|
405
PUT
Beyond Meat
BYND
$277M
| $58M | 0.04% |
390,600
+45,100
| +13% | +$7.43M |
|
406
PUT
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
$30.7B
| $57.8M | 0.04% |
3,631,700
+411,900
| +13% | +$6.55M |
|
407
AvalonBay Communities
AVB
$26.8B
| $57.7M | 0.04% |
268,176
-69,268
| -21% | -$14.5M |
|
|
ALXN
408
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $57.7M | 0.04% |
588,830
+209,233
| +55% | +$23.6M |
|
409
Autodesk
ADSK
$52.6B
| $57.7M | 0.04% |
390,412
-129,915
| -25% | -$20.2M |
|
|
XIFR
410
XPLR Infrastructure LP
XIFR
$1.08B
| $57.4M | 0.04% |
1,086,968
+265,356
| +32% | +$13.3M |
|
411
Omnicom Group
OMC
$23.4B
| $57.4M | 0.04% |
732,971
-142,325
| -16% | -$11.3M |
|
412
Humana
HUM
$46.2B
| $57.2M | 0.04% |
223,760
+7,608
| +4% | +$2.13M |
|
413
Lam Research
LRCX
$390B
| $56.8M | 0.04% |
2,459,260
-863,020
| -26% | -$18.1M |
|
414
General Dynamics
GD
$106B
| $56.8M | 0.04% |
310,852
-135,550
| -30% | -$25.2M |
|
415
Qiagen
QGEN
$8.72B
| $56.3M | 0.04% |
1,611,112
+747,420
| +87% | +$28.8M |
|
416
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$84.4B
| $56.3M | 0.04% |
609,654
-195,806
| -24% | -$17.9M |
|
417
Nucor
NUE
$62.1B
| $56.1M | 0.04% |
1,101,896
-15,426
| -1% | -$805K |
|
418
CALL
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$41.5B
| $55.6M | 0.03% |
3,310,000
+135,000
| +4% | +$2.15M |
|
419
CALL
PayPal
PYPL
$50.5B
| $55.5M | 0.03% |
536,000
+224,000
| +72% | +$24.7M |
|
420
CALL
Carvana
CVNA
$77.9B
| $55.5M | 0.03% |
4,203,000
+1,780,000
| +73% | +$25.6M |
|
421
CALL
ExxonMobil
XOM
$634B
| $55.4M | 0.03% |
784,600
+67,000
| +9% | +$4.84M |
|
422
Evergy
EVRG
$19.2B
| $55.4M | 0.03% |
831,984
+145,807
| +21% | +$9.22M |
|
|
B
423
Barrick Mining
B
$73.2B
| $55.1M | 0.03% |
3,179,929
+791,334
| +33% | +$14M |
|
424
PUT
Cisco
CSCO
$479B
| $55M | 0.03% |
1,113,600
+394,700
| +55% | +$20.5M |
|
425
PUT
Deere & Co
DE
$168B
| $54.8M | 0.03% |
325,100
+118,200
| +57% | +$18.9M |
|
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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.