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 |
KLA
KLAC
|
+$355M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$304M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$267M |
| 4 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$239M |
| 5 |
Visa
V
|
+$229M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$388M |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$370M |
| 3 |
PCP
PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP
PCP
|
+$295M |
| 4 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$234M |
| 5 |
IBM
IBM
|
+$210M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 5.55% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.29% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.23% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.53% |
| 5 | Energy | 2.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BBBY
551
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $16.5M | 0.03% |
336,566
-174,601
| -34% | -$8.18M |
|
552
Blackrock
BLK
$176B
| $16.5M | 0.03% |
48,453
-40,020
| -45% | -$12.7M |
|
553
CALL
Skyworks Solutions
SWKS
$10.6B
| $16.4M | 0.03% |
213,600
+42,000
| +24% | +$2.85M |
|
|
ARRS
554
DELISTED
ARRIS International plc Ordinary Shares
ARRS
| $16.4M | 0.03% |
746,241
+718,326
| +2,573% | +$17.6M |
|
555
CALL
Broadcom
AVGO
$2.04T
| $16.4M | 0.02% |
1,062,380
-4,328,620
| -80% | -$58.5M |
|
|
LNKD
556
CALL
DELISTED
LinkedIn Corporation
LNKD
| $16.3M | 0.02% |
143,200
+16,500
| +13% | +$2.42M |
|
557
PUT
Texas Instruments
TXN
$261B
| $16.3M | 0.02% |
286,200
-68,900
| -19% | -$3.66M |
|
558
PUT
Rio Tinto
RIO
$164B
| $16.2M | 0.02% |
578,400
-693,800
| -55% | -$18.5M |
|
|
FTRPR
559
DELISTED
Frontier Communications Corporation 11.125% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
FTRPR
| $16.2M | 0.02% |
155,465
+86,478
| +125% | +$8.08M |
|
560
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
$76.3B
| $16.1M | 0.02% |
886,575
+187,005
| +27% | +$3.19M |
|
561
Macy's
M
$6.68B
| $16.1M | 0.02% |
365,943
-336,602
| -48% | -$13.9M |
|
562
CALL
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
$132B
| $16M | 0.02% |
254,500
-112,900
| -31% | -$7.12M |
|
|
PX
563
DELISTED
Praxair Inc
PX
| $16M | 0.02% |
140,459
-15,393
| -10% | -$1.61M |
|
564
3D Systems Corp
DDD
$613M
| $16M | 0.02% |
1,066,361
-602,945
| -36% | -$6.22M |
|
|
ETP
565
DELISTED
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
ETP
| $16M | 0.02% |
638,724
-6,651
| -1% | -$151K |
|
566
PUT
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X ETF
DRV
$25.7M
| $15.9M | 0.02% |
21,156
+1,156
| +6% | +$1.18M |
|
567
PUT
State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLY
$23.2B
| $15.8M | 0.02% |
400,000
-278,600
| -41% | -$10.4M |
|
568
CALL
Ciena
CIEN
$58.4B
| $15.8M | 0.02% |
831,500
-443,800
| -35% | -$8.2M |
|
569
PUT
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
JAZZ
$16.7B
| $15.8M | 0.02% |
121,500
-600
| -0.5% | -$74.7K |
|
570
DigitalBridge
DBRG
$2.95B
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
357,112
-71,907
| -17% | -$3.18M |
|
|
GAS
571
DELISTED
AGL Resources Inc
GAS
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
240,894
+57,180
| +31% | +$3.68M |
|
572
PUT
HF Sinclair
DINO
$14.5B
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
446,600
+378,300
| +554% | +$13M |
|
573
PUT
Transocean
RIG
$5.82B
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
1,729,300
+643,500
| +59% | +$6.4M |
|
|
EA
574
CALL
DELISTED
Electronic Arts
EA
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
235,600
-256,100
| -52% | -$16.3M |
|
|
575
CALL
Visa
V
$677B
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
204,500
-953,700
| -82% | -$69.3M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Barclays held 6,944 positions worth $65.6B, down 20% from $82.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 29% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $15.2B in Q1 2016, closing 588 positions and reducing 2,924 holdings. Its most notable exit was PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP, an estimated $295M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 5.5% of assets, up from 4.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF worth $26M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2016 buy was State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF: 650,000 shares worth $26M.
- Barclays added most to KLA in Q1 2016, an estimated $355M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $388M.
- Barclays fully exited PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $295M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 29% of its $65.6B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Barclays opened 766 new positions and closed 588 in Q1 2016.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 20% quarter-over-quarter to $65.6B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 16 May 2016.