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
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$433M |
| 3 |
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
|
+$419M |
| 4 |
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
|
+$332M |
| 5 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$322M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AABA
Altaba Inc
AABA
|
+$267M |
| 2 |
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
|
+$181M |
| 3 |
BCR
CR Bard Inc.
BCR
|
+$134M |
| 4 |
IQVIA
IQV
|
+$134M |
| 5 |
LVLT
Level 3 Communications Inc
LVLT
|
+$121M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.07% |
| 2 | Financials | 5.97% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 5.8% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.2% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.08% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
451
Workday
WDAY
$42.3B
| $45.9M | 0.04% |
451,463
+76,481
| +20% | +$8.17M |
|
452
Analog Devices
ADI
$185B
| $45.6M | 0.04% |
512,633
+325,160
| +173% | +$28.8M |
|
|
TWTR
453
CALL
DELISTED
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
| $45.6M | 0.04% |
1,900,200
-8,400
| -0.4% | -$173K |
|
454
CALL
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.99T
| $45.3M | 0.04% |
1,765,000
-4,000
| -0.2% | -$104K |
|
455
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$65.6B
| $45.2M | 0.04% |
275,706
+144,798
| +111% | +$23.1M |
|
|
AGN
456
PUT
DELISTED
Allergan plc
AGN
| $45.1M | 0.04% |
276,000
-245,700
| -47% | -$44.1M |
|
457
PUT
Cognizant
CTSH
$25.3B
| $45M | 0.04% |
634,300
+527,200
| +492% | +$38.5M |
|
|
PARA
458
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $44.7M | 0.04% |
757,240
+348,186
| +85% | +$20M |
|
459
CALL
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$121B
| $44.7M | 0.04% |
298,000
+67,400
| +29% | +$9.98M |
|
460
PUT
SLB Ltd
SLB
$75.4B
| $44.6M | 0.04% |
662,375
+152,000
| +30% | +$9.85M |
|
461
Welltower
WELL
$167B
| $44.4M | 0.04% |
695,905
+114,424
| +20% | +$7.68M |
|
462
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$83.8B
| $44.3M | 0.04% |
628,089
+410,147
| +188% | +$28.2M |
|
463
CALL
ExxonMobil
XOM
$638B
| $44.2M | 0.04% |
529,000
-335,400
| -39% | -$27.7M |
|
464
Check Point Software Technologies
CHKP
$12.7B
| $44.1M | 0.04% |
425,196
+31,484
| +8% | +$3.42M |
|
|
AM
465
DELISTED
ANTERO MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP
AM
| $43.9M | 0.04% |
1,512,599
-2,162,330
| -59% | -$62.2M |
|
466
Exelon
EXC
$47.2B
| $43.9M | 0.04% |
1,562,327
+660,084
| +73% | +$19M |
|
467
Republic Services
RSG
$63.9B
| $43.7M | 0.04% |
645,940
+464,501
| +256% | +$29.9M |
|
468
Tapestry
TPR
$31.5B
| $43.6M | 0.04% |
986,162
+157,726
| +19% | +$6.5M |
|
|
APC
469
DELISTED
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
| $43.6M | 0.04% |
812,664
+461,673
| +132% | +$22.7M |
|
470
CALL
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$78.3B
| $43.5M | 0.04% |
115,800
+39,100
| +51% | +$15.8M |
|
471
PUT
Chevron
CVX
$379B
| $43.3M | 0.04% |
346,200
+96,400
| +39% | +$11.4M |
|
472
CALL
Medtronic
MDT
$110B
| $42.7M | 0.03% |
529,300
+111,300
| +27% | +$8.91M |
|
473
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$23.8B
| $42.6M | 0.03% |
1,833,844
-1,099,900
| -37% | -$25M |
|
474
S&P Global
SPGI
$122B
| $42.3M | 0.03% |
249,829
+115,747
| +86% | +$18.9M |
|
475
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.14B
| $42.3M | 0.03% |
1,045,270
-747,005
| -42% | -$30.2M |
|
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Barclays's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Barclays held 7,416 positions worth $122B, up 26% from $97.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 24% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $19.9B of net new capital in Q4 2017, opening 435 new positions and adding to 3,853 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares US Home Construction ETF: 198,606 shares worth $8.68M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.1% of assets, up from 6.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Altaba Inc, an estimated $267M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q4 2017 buy was iShares US Home Construction ETF: 198,606 shares worth $8.68M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2017, an estimated $1.24B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Altaba Inc, cutting an estimated $267M.
- Barclays fully exited CR Bard Inc. in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $134M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 24% of its $122B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Barclays opened 435 new positions and closed 356 in Q4 2017.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 26% quarter-over-quarter to $122B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 14 Feb 2018.