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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
576
Cummins
CMI
$88.7B
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
142,528
-59,519
| -29% | -$5.75M |
|
577
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
EWY
$24.1B
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
298,084
-10,055
| -3% | -$486K |
|
578
CALL
Marriott International
MAR
$92.3B
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
218,300
+182,400
| +508% | +$11.9M |
|
579
Citizens Financial Group
CFG
$30.6B
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
773,917
+52,697
| +7% | +$1.12M |
|
|
VMW
580
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
297,059
+31,297
| +12% | +$1.55M |
|
|
INC
581
DELISTED
ISHARES U S ETF TRFXD INCOME BALANCED RISK ETF (DE)
INC
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
157,181
-18,119
| -10% | -$1.77M |
|
582
PUT
Eaton
ETN
$174B
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
247,700
+193,500
| +357% | +$10.7M |
|
583
CALL
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
$42.7B
| $15.3M | 0.02% |
228,000
+169,200
| +288% | +$11.3M |
|
584
CALL
Target
TGT
$68B
| $15.2M | 0.02% |
185,300
+28,300
| +18% | +$2.14M |
|
585
CALL
Seagate
STX
$184B
| $15.2M | 0.02% |
446,400
+300,600
| +206% | +$9.69M |
|
586
Eastman Chemical
EMN
$8.42B
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
210,249
+169,430
| +415% | +$11.1M |
|
587
Royal Caribbean
RCL
$85.6B
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
184,482
-33,997
| -16% | -$2.65M |
|
588
PUT
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
SQQQ
$1.71B
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
84
-2
| -2% | -$447K |
|
|
VIAB
589
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class B
VIAB
| $15M | 0.02% |
364,694
-191,317
| -34% | -$7.6M |
|
590
PUT
Costco
COST
$420B
| $14.9M | 0.02% |
94,800
-10,100
| -10% | -$1.53M |
|
|
EA
591
DELISTED
Electronic Arts
EA
| $14.9M | 0.02% |
225,221
-82,312
| -27% | -$5.25M |
|
|
EMC
592
PUT
DELISTED
EMC CORPORATION
EMC
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
570,800
+162,300
| +40% | +$4.11M |
|
593
CALL
Honeywell
HON
$78B
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
147,459
+45,184
| +44% | +$4.23M |
|
594
Oneok
OKE
$54.5B
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
511,497
+8,052
| +2% | +$198K |
|
595
PUT
Mercado Libre
MELI
$92.3B
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
126,500
+7,800
| +7% | +$808K |
|
596
PUT
RTX Corp
RTX
$301B
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
234,536
-54,185
| -19% | -$3.14M |
|
597
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$81.2B
| $14.8M | 0.02% |
74,920
-20,712
| -22% | -$3.91M |
|
598
PUT
Workday
WDAY
$44.4B
| $14.7M | 0.02% |
193,300
+160,300
| +486% | +$10.6M |
|
|
FLG
599
Flagstar Bank National Association
FLG
$5.82B
| $14.7M | 0.02% |
326,136
+234,473
| +256% | +$10.9M |
|
|
ATVI
600
CALL
DELISTED
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
| $14.7M | 0.02% |
444,400
+228,400
| +106% | +$7.49M |
|
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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.