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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
576
Expedia Group
EXPE
$35.8B
| $32.2M | 0.03% |
268,547
+155,176
| +137% | +$20.1M |
|
|
PXD
577
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $32.1M | 0.03% |
185,687
+112,351
| +153% | +$17.3M |
|
578
PUT
NRG Energy
NRG
$29.2B
| $31.8M | 0.03% |
1,118,200
+307,500
| +38% | +$8.37M |
|
579
Lam Research
LRCX
$369B
| $31.8M | 0.03% |
1,726,110
+111,980
| +7% | +$2.2M |
|
580
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.6B
| $31.7M | 0.03% |
355,585
+27,936
| +9% | +$2.43M |
|
581
Whirlpool
WHR
$2.54B
| $31.7M | 0.03% |
187,854
+82,921
| +79% | +$14M |
|
582
PUT
Cisco
CSCO
$457B
| $31.5M | 0.03% |
822,800
-259,200
| -24% | -$9.26M |
|
583
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
ARE
$9.24B
| $31.5M | 0.03% |
241,057
+120,066
| +99% | +$15.1M |
|
584
PUT
Union Pacific
UNP
$173B
| $31.3M | 0.03% |
233,300
+56,100
| +32% | +$6.77M |
|
585
CALL
VanEck Oil Services ETF
OIH
$1.94B
| $31.3M | 0.03% |
60,015
-18,420
| -23% | -$9.14M |
|
586
PUT
Adobe
ADBE
$102B
| $31.2M | 0.03% |
178,100
-3,500
| -2% | -$602K |
|
587
CALL
Caterpillar
CAT
$404B
| $31.1M | 0.03% |
197,300
-215,800
| -52% | -$29.9M |
|
588
American Airlines Group
AAL
$11B
| $31.1M | 0.03% |
597,529
+171,677
| +40% | +$8.55M |
|
589
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$86B
| $31M | 0.03% |
226,773
-127,860
| -36% | -$16.8M |
|
590
PUT
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$55.9B
| $31M | 0.03% |
245,500
| – | – |
|
591
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$292B
| $30.9M | 0.03% |
378,948
+7,001
| +2% | +$555K |
|
592
CALL
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$19.1B
| $30.9M | 0.03% |
171,377
+69,188
| +68% | +$12.5M |
|
|
593
CALL
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
$41.8B
| $30.8M | 0.03% |
372,500
+103,000
| +38% | +$8.49M |
|
594
CALL
Walt Disney
DIS
$170B
| $30.7M | 0.03% |
285,200
-115,600
| -29% | -$11.9M |
|
595
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.33B
| $30.5M | 0.02% |
661,675
-234,088
| -26% | -$10.8M |
|
596
Snap
SNAP
$9.74B
| $30.5M | 0.02% |
2,085,092
+1,594,230
| +325% | +$23.2M |
|
597
InterDigital
IDCC
$7.98B
| $30.3M | 0.02% |
398,190
+40,958
| +11% | +$3.06M |
|
598
CALL
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$4.23B
| $30.3M | 0.02% |
621,840
+314,074
| +102% | +$12.7M |
|
599
United States Oil Fund
USO
$1.81B
| $30.3M | 0.02% |
314,872
+211,567
| +205% | +$18.8M |
|
600
CALL
Gilead Sciences
GILD
$163B
| $30.1M | 0.02% |
420,200
-167,600
| -29% | -$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.