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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
476
Macy's
M
$6.68B
| $48.9M | 0.03% |
3,144,509
+1,151,604
| +58% | +$21.3M |
|
|
AYX
477
DELISTED
Alteryx Inc
AYX
| $48.8M | 0.03% |
454,545
+351,313
| +340% | +$43.6M |
|
478
PUT
Procter & Gamble
PG
$339B
| $48.7M | 0.03% |
391,300
-149,400
| -28% | -$17.7M |
|
479
Allstate
ALL
$67.5B
| $48.6M | 0.03% |
447,369
-72,927
| -14% | -$7.61M |
|
|
TWTR
480
PUT
DELISTED
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
| $48.6M | 0.03% |
1,179,300
+10,800
| +0.9% | +$441K |
|
481
CALL
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
$132B
| $48.3M | 0.03% |
953,200
+149,400
| +19% | +$7.02M |
|
482
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$21.9B
| $48.3M | 0.03% |
393,478
-8,132
| -2% | -$1.04M |
|
483
Hormel Foods
HRL
$13.8B
| $48.2M | 0.03% |
1,102,206
+67,229
| +6% | +$2.82M |
|
484
CALL
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
$37.7B
| $48M | 0.03% |
1,620,000
-843,400
| -34% | -$25.5M |
|
|
BNY
485
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY
$107B
| $47.9M | 0.03% |
1,060,287
-243,413
| -19% | -$10.8M |
|
486
PUT
Baidu
BIDU
$37.2B
| $47.3M | 0.03% |
460,100
-43,100
| -9% | -$4.63M |
|
487
Consolidated Edison
ED
$39.9B
| $47.2M | 0.03% |
499,626
-194,807
| -28% | -$17.3M |
|
488
Johnson Controls International
JCI
$92.2B
| $46.9M | 0.03% |
1,067,644
-181,099
| -15% | -$7.67M |
|
489
CALL
JD.com
JD
$44.5B
| $46.7M | 0.03% |
1,655,200
+137,600
| +9% | +$4.16M |
|
490
PUT
Target
TGT
$68B
| $46.5M | 0.03% |
435,200
+259,400
| +148% | +$24.7M |
|
491
CALL
Morgan Stanley
MS
$340B
| $46.5M | 0.03% |
1,089,300
-182,600
| -14% | -$7.8M |
|
492
State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ
$4.55B
| $46.5M | 0.03% |
1,231,130
+806,237
| +190% | +$30.1M |
|
493
CALL
Valero Energy
VLO
$85.9B
| $46.1M | 0.03% |
540,500
+183,600
| +51% | +$14.8M |
|
494
CALL
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$125B
| $46M | 0.03% |
418,600
+39,100
| +10% | +$4.13M |
|
495
PUT
ArcelorMittal
MT
$55.3B
| $46M | 0.03% |
3,231,400
+1,670,200
| +107% | +$25.7M |
|
|
VIAB
496
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class B
VIAB
| $45.8M | 0.03% |
1,907,358
+236,552
| +14% | +$6.6M |
|
|
PDCE
497
DELISTED
PDC Energy, Inc.
PDCE
| $45.7M | 0.03% |
1,647,999
+1,472,711
| +840% | +$44.2M |
|
498
CF Industries
CF
$17.3B
| $45.7M | 0.03% |
929,092
+150,701
| +19% | +$7.31M |
|
|
499
CALL
Procter & Gamble
PG
$339B
| $45.7M | 0.03% |
367,300
-11,700
| -3% | -$1.38M |
|
500
Waste Management
WM
$91B
| $45.4M | 0.03% |
394,730
-505,075
| -56% | -$59M |
|
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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.