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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
451
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
$37.7B
| $51.3M | 0.03% |
1,731,762
-1,446,306
| -46% | -$43.7M |
|
452
Oneok
OKE
$54.5B
| $50.9M | 0.03% |
691,302
-92,484
| -12% | -$6.55M |
|
453
PUT
Walmart Inc
WMT
$890B
| $50.9M | 0.03% |
1,286,700
-435,300
| -25% | -$16.4M |
|
|
AABA
454
CALL
DELISTED
Altaba Inc
AABA
| $50.9M | 0.03% |
2,612,800
+698,200
| +36% | +$46.2M |
|
455
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$45.5B
| $50.8M | 0.03% |
445,329
-10,196
| -2% | -$1.16M |
|
|
WCG
456
DELISTED
Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
WCG
| $50.8M | 0.03% |
195,980
-12,049
| -6% | -$3.33M |
|
457
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19.5B
| $50.7M | 0.03% |
210,343
-23,051
| -10% | -$5.7M |
|
458
Amcor
AMCR
$22.1B
| $50.6M | 0.03% |
1,037,970
-30,481
| -3% | -$1.57M |
|
|
STI
459
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
| $50.5M | 0.03% |
733,849
-143,447
| -16% | -$9.18M |
|
460
CALL
Amgen
AMGN
$222B
| $50.4M | 0.03% |
260,700
-219,800
| -46% | -$42.2M |
|
461
Aon
AON
$76B
| $50.3M | 0.03% |
259,811
-58,125
| -18% | -$11.2M |
|
|
CXO
462
CALL
DELISTED
CONCHO RESOURCES INC.
CXO
| $50M | 0.03% |
736,700
+121,100
| +20% | +$9.85M |
|
463
Williams Companies
WMB
$86.1B
| $50M | 0.03% |
2,077,053
-316,385
| -13% | -$7.98M |
|
464
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$46B
| $49.9M | 0.03% |
1,075,096
-46,618
| -4% | -$2.11M |
|
465
CALL
IBM
IBM
$224B
| $49.9M | 0.03% |
358,883
+107,215
| +43% | +$14.5M |
|
466
Fox Class B
FOX
$23.9B
| $49.9M | 0.03% |
1,581,025
-1,066,416
| -40% | -$36.8M |
|
|
ANSS
467
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $49.8M | 0.03% |
225,110
+46,160
| +26% | +$9.72M |
|
468
Lennar Class A
LEN
$21.2B
| $49.8M | 0.03% |
920,136
+440,363
| +92% | +$21.5M |
|
469
CALL
Broadcom
AVGO
$2.04T
| $49.5M | 0.03% |
1,792,000
-348,000
| -16% | -$9.89M |
|
470
CALL
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$8.66B
| $49.3M | 0.03% |
1,694,000
+1,235,000
| +269% | +$35.6M |
|
471
Ally Financial
ALLY
$13.3B
| $49.2M | 0.03% |
1,484,114
+533,214
| +56% | +$17.3M |
|
472
CALL
United Airlines
UAL
$42.1B
| $49.2M | 0.03% |
556,500
+350,000
| +169% | +$30.9M |
|
473
CALL
CVS Health
CVS
$122B
| $49M | 0.03% |
776,419
-3,773,655
| -83% | -$224M |
|
474
PUT
Ulta Beauty
ULTA
$24.3B
| $49M | 0.03% |
195,300
+131,800
| +208% | +$40.4M |
|
475
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$71.7B
| $48.9M | 0.03% |
376,716
-150,459
| -29% | -$18.3M |
|
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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.