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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
501
PUT
Simon Property Group
SPG
$73.3B
| $39.2M | 0.03% |
228,400
+23,700
| +12% | +$3.85M |
|
502
Cognex
CGNX
$11.9B
| $39.2M | 0.03% |
640,750
+605,032
| +1,694% | +$38.5M |
|
503
PUT
Stryker
SYK
$129B
| $39.2M | 0.03% |
253,000
+182,400
| +258% | +$27.8M |
|
504
Cummins
CMI
$87.8B
| $39.1M | 0.03% |
221,431
+51,450
| +30% | +$8.8M |
|
505
CALL
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$122B
| $39.1M | 0.03% |
420,300
+92,700
| +28% | +$7.66M |
|
506
CALL
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.14B
| $39M | 0.03% |
963,600
-1,306,100
| -58% | -$52.9M |
|
507
Hartford Financial Services
HIG
$38.9B
| $38.8M | 0.03% |
690,173
+527,258
| +324% | +$29.4M |
|
508
D.R. Horton
DHI
$42.1B
| $38.8M | 0.03% |
760,075
+422,335
| +125% | +$19.7M |
|
|
509
CALL
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
$123B
| $38.4M | 0.03% |
1,199,600
+830,200
| +225% | +$26M |
|
510
Plains All American Pipeline
PAA
$16.6B
| $38.3M | 0.03% |
1,855,077
-79,331
| -4% | -$1.62M |
|
511
PUT
FedEx
FDX
$74.1B
| $38.2M | 0.03% |
153,000
+61,700
| +68% | +$14.1M |
|
512
Xcel Energy
XEL
$48.6B
| $38.2M | 0.03% |
793,263
-415,556
| -34% | -$20.6M |
|
513
Equinix
EQIX
$104B
| $38.1M | 0.03% |
84,029
+41,410
| +97% | +$19.2M |
|
|
FISV
514
Fiserv Inc
FISV
$29.7B
| $38M | 0.03% |
578,906
+307,114
| +113% | +$19.8M |
|
515
Ralph Lauren
RL
$22.5B
| $37.9M | 0.03% |
365,399
+270,863
| +287% | +$25M |
|
516
CALL
CSX Corp
CSX
$94.5B
| $37.7M | 0.03% |
2,057,700
+1,294,500
| +170% | +$22.9M |
|
517
PUT
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$299B
| $37.3M | 0.03% |
1,545,000
-247,800
| -14% | -$6.03M |
|
|
CMA
518
DELISTED
Comerica
CMA
| $37.3M | 0.03% |
429,661
+359,546
| +513% | +$28.9M |
|
519
CALL
Paychex
PAYX
$42.2B
| $37.1M | 0.03% |
545,000
+398,800
| +273% | +$26.2M |
|
520
PUT
Wynn Resorts
WYNN
$10.1B
| $37.1M | 0.03% |
219,800
+42,000
| +24% | +$6.48M |
|
521
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.1B
| $37M | 0.03% |
779,017
+87,506
| +13% | +$4.15M |
|
|
CERN
522
DELISTED
Cerner Corp
CERN
| $37M | 0.03% |
548,332
+37,977
| +7% | +$2.62M |
|
523
Avis
CAR
$4.99B
| $36.9M | 0.03% |
840,579
+118,988
| +16% | +$4.73M |
|
524
CALL
SLB Ltd
SLB
$75.4B
| $36.8M | 0.03% |
546,455
-93,071
| -15% | -$6.03M |
|
525
CALL
United Parcel Service
UPS
$92.7B
| $36.6M | 0.03% |
307,500
-108,300
| -26% | -$12.7M |
|
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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.