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
|
+$2.44B |
| 2 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$267M |
| 3 |
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
|
+$179M |
| 4 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$176M |
| 5 |
T-Mobile US
TMUS
|
+$154M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF
XRT
|
+$629M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$501M |
| 3 |
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
|
+$473M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$242M |
| 5 |
eBay
EBAY
|
+$232M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 5.67% |
| 2 | Technology | 4.59% |
| 3 | Energy | 3.93% |
| 4 | Financials | 3.85% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 3.34% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.36T
| $419M | 0.4% |
15,883,529
+4,854,291
| +44% | +$130M |
|
27
PUT
Gilead Sciences
GILD
$162B
| $404M | 0.39% |
4,298,200
+149,800
| +4% | +$15.5M |
|
28
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$41.4B
| $393M | 0.38% |
3,141,155
-574,349
| -15% | -$69.6M |
|
|
29
T-Mobile US
TMUS
$185B
| $383M | 0.37% |
14,740,686
+5,568,252
| +61% | +$154M |
|
30
ExxonMobil
XOM
$644B
| $379M | 0.36% |
4,120,260
+602,468
| +17% | +$56.2M |
|
31
PUT
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
$78B
| $373M | 0.36% |
6,222,200
-7,032,000
| -53% | -$439M |
|
32
GE Aerospace
GE
$374B
| $366M | 0.35% |
3,052,085
+103,137
| +3% | +$12.7M |
|
33
PUT
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.42T
| $363M | 0.35% |
4,653,500
+428,700
| +10% | +$32.8M |
|
34
CALL
Bank of America
BAC
$435B
| $357M | 0.34% |
20,993,100
+14,166,000
| +207% | +$242M |
|
35
CALL
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.28B
| $356M | 0.34% |
9,877,500
-2,112,300
| -18% | -$85.8M |
|
36
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.66B
| $344M | 0.33% |
4,522,712
+1,938,920
| +75% | +$145M |
|
37
CALL
Comcast
CMCSA
$85B
| $343M | 0.33% |
11,819,000
+1,711,400
| +17% | +$46.9M |
|
38
PUT
Tesla
TSLA
$1.23T
| $341M | 0.33% |
23,016,000
+2,445,000
| +12% | +$38.2M |
|
39
PUT
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.35B
| $337M | 0.32% |
8,218,400
+1,676,100
| +26% | +$66.2M |
|
|
40
CALL
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$15.9B
| $335M | 0.32% |
3,762,900
+3,562,400
| +1,777% | +$324M |
|
|
AGN
41
PUT
DELISTED
Allergan plc
AGN
| $325M | 0.31% |
1,265,543
+1,048,035
| +482% | +$262M |
|
42
Chevron
CVX
$392B
| $324M | 0.31% |
2,897,019
+192,136
| +7% | +$21.8M |
|
|
43
PUT
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$15.9B
| $313M | 0.3% |
3,518,500
+1,197,900
| +52% | +$109M |
|
|
44
Gilead Sciences
GILD
$162B
| $312M | 0.3% |
3,315,983
-251,624
| -7% | -$26M |
|
45
Pfizer
PFE
$143B
| $311M | 0.3% |
10,574,299
-1,331,224
| -11% | -$38.2M |
|
|
YHOO
46
CALL
DELISTED
Yahoo Inc
YHOO
| $306M | 0.29% |
6,116,100
+475,800
| +8% | +$22.4M |
|
47
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
$461B
| $305M | 0.29% |
2,962,347
+580,333
| +24% | +$58.7M |
|
|
48
PUT
Bank of America
BAC
$435B
| $297M | 0.29% |
17,490,400
+1,480,200
| +9% | +$25.3M |
|
49
McDonald's
MCD
$192B
| $294M | 0.28% |
3,165,101
+665,634
| +27% | +$62.3M |
|
50
Intel
INTC
$455B
| $288M | 0.28% |
7,996,533
+31,556
| +0.4% | +$1.1M |
|
Similar funds
Barclays's Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, Barclays held 8,078 positions worth $104B, down 0.07% from $104B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 27% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q4 2014 filing shows 340 new, 3,431 increased, 3,186 reduced and 767 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Vanguard Total International Bond ETF: 836,528 shares worth $44.3M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF, an estimated $629M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 5.7% of assets, up from 5.4% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Energy.
- Barclays's largest Q4 2014 buy was Vanguard Total International Bond ETF: 836,528 shares worth $44.3M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2014, an estimated $2.44B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q4 2014 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF, cutting an estimated $629M.
- Barclays fully exited KINDER MORGAN ENER PNTRS L.P. in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $190M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 27% of its $104B portfolio in Q4 2014.
- Barclays opened 340 new positions and closed 767 in Q4 2014.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 0.07% quarter-over-quarter to $104B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 13 Feb 2015.