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 Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLC
|
+$351M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$320M |
| 3 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$295M |
| 4 |
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
|
+$240M |
| 5 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$226M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.53B |
| 2 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$1.21B |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$417M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
|
+$404M |
| 5 |
TFCF
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class B
TFCF
|
+$352M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.88% |
| 2 | Financials | 5.4% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 5.17% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 4.22% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.19% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
551
Hewlett Packard
HPE
$70.5B
| $36.2M | 0.03% |
2,346,937
-1,916,055
| -45% | -$29.5M |
|
|
ALXN
552
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $36.1M | 0.02% |
266,798
-124,020
| -32% | -$15.4M |
|
553
CALL
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.65B
| $36M | 0.02% |
413,700
-407,000
| -50% | -$33.7M |
|
554
Eversource Energy
ES
$27.2B
| $35.9M | 0.02% |
506,663
+116,338
| +30% | +$8.01M |
|
555
CALL
Baidu
BIDU
$37.2B
| $35.8M | 0.02% |
216,900
+1,100
| +0.5% | +$184K |
|
556
State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF
XME
$4.42B
| $35.7M | 0.02% |
1,202,277
+505,499
| +73% | +$15M |
|
557
PUT
Expedia Group
EXPE
$37.3B
| $35.7M | 0.02% |
299,700
+224,600
| +299% | +$27.3M |
|
558
PUT
Gilead Sciences
GILD
$165B
| $35.5M | 0.02% |
546,300
-107,600
| -16% | -$7.15M |
|
559
Motorola Solutions
MSI
$77.4B
| $35.5M | 0.02% |
252,643
+68,349
| +37% | +$8.87M |
|
560
Align Technology
ALGN
$12.3B
| $35.5M | 0.02% |
124,686
-62,048
| -33% | -$14.8M |
|
561
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
$71.5B
| $35.4M | 0.02% |
425,798
+162,930
| +62% | +$12.8M |
|
562
Healthpeak Properties
DOC
$14.8B
| $35.4M | 0.02% |
1,130,350
-132,269
| -10% | -$4.03M |
|
563
CALL
Zillow
Z
$7.56B
| $35.3M | 0.02% |
1,015,400
+891,300
| +718% | +$31.8M |
|
564
CALL
Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF
ASHR
$1.6B
| $35.2M | 0.02% |
1,225,600
+1,041,900
| +567% | +$26.7M |
|
|
MMP
565
DELISTED
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
MMP
| $35.1M | 0.02% |
579,021
-42,730
| -7% | -$2.58M |
|
|
WIL
566
DELISTED
iPath Women in Leadership ETN
WIL
| $35M | 0.02% |
510,307
| – | – |
|
567
CALL
FedEx
FDX
$75.4B
| $34.9M | 0.02% |
192,300
+7,400
| +4% | +$1.31M |
|
568
Carnival Corporation Ltd
CCL
$39.7B
| $34.8M | 0.02% |
686,149
-573,039
| -46% | -$31.8M |
|
569
CALL
Nike
NKE
$61.9B
| $34.6M | 0.02% |
410,800
+109,400
| +36% | +$9.03M |
|
570
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$89.8B
| $34.6M | 0.02% |
240,873
+19,188
| +9% | +$2.67M |
|
571
CALL
United Parcel Service
UPS
$88.9B
| $34.5M | 0.02% |
309,100
+155,800
| +102% | +$16.5M |
|
572
UDR
UDR
$12.3B
| $34.5M | 0.02% |
758,588
+23,357
| +3% | +$1.01M |
|
573
TE Connectivity
TEL
$62.6B
| $34.4M | 0.02% |
426,013
+63,946
| +18% | +$5.16M |
|
574
TAL Education Group
TAL
$6.87B
| $34.4M | 0.02% |
953,125
-1,381,544
| -59% | -$44.8M |
|
575
Molson Coors Class B
TAP
$8.09B
| $34.4M | 0.02% |
576,468
+262,155
| +83% | +$16.2M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2019, Barclays held 7,695 positions worth $145B, up 12% from $129B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 30% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q1 2019 filing shows 646 new, 3,435 increased, 2,566 reduced and 541 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Fox Class B: 2,293,111 shares worth $82.3M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.53B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.9% of assets, up from 6.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2019 buy was Fox Class B: 2,293,111 shares worth $82.3M.
- Barclays added most to State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF in Q1 2019, an estimated $351M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2019 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.53B.
- Barclays fully exited iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019 in Q1 2019, selling an estimated $1.21B.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 30% of its $145B portfolio in Q1 2019.
- Barclays opened 646 new positions and closed 541 in Q1 2019.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 12% quarter-over-quarter to $145B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2019, filed 15 May 2019.