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 Retail ETF
XRT
|
+$391M |
| 2 |
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
|
+$370M |
| 3 |
CPN
Calpine Corporation
CPN
|
+$359M |
| 4 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$269M |
| 5 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$242M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$3.08B |
| 2 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$425M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$329M |
| 4 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$237M |
| 5 |
Vodafone
VOD
|
+$217M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 5.8% |
| 2 | Technology | 4.73% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.42% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.81% |
| 5 | Real Estate | 3.67% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LNKD
601
CALL
DELISTED
LinkedIn Corporation
LNKD
| $23.4M | 0.03% |
127,000
-97,800
| -44% | -$20.1M |
|
|
LIN
602
DELISTED
LIN MEDIA LLC CLASS A COM
LIN
| $23.4M | 0.03% |
+898,200
| New | +$21.2M |
|
603
Conagra Brands
CAG
$7.23B
| $23.3M | 0.03% |
967,307
-96,602
| -9% | -$2.32M |
|
604
PUT
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
$30.7B
| $23.3M | 0.03% |
1,224,200
-470,000
| -28% | -$9.24M |
|
|
BMR
605
DELISTED
BIOMED REALTY TRUST INC
BMR
| $23.2M | 0.03% |
1,162,324
-169,639
| -13% | -$3.35M |
|
606
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
VEA
$236B
| $23.2M | 0.03% |
566,584
+19,628
| +4% | +$804K |
|
607
PUT
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
IONS
$9.4B
| $23.2M | 0.03% |
539,200
+484,900
| +893% | +$23.5M |
|
608
PUT
MetLife
MET
$62.1B
| $23M | 0.03% |
495,700
+75,287
| +18% | +$3.46M |
|
609
CALL
American Express
AXP
$230B
| $22.9M | 0.03% |
254,500
+65,200
| +34% | +$5.82M |
|
610
Mattel
MAT
$4.23B
| $22.9M | 0.03% |
571,638
-116,307
| -17% | -$4.62M |
|
|
DISH
611
CALL
DELISTED
DISH Network Corp.
DISH
| $22.8M | 0.03% |
368,500
-1,065,300
| -74% | -$62M |
|
612
CALL
Union Pacific
UNP
$174B
| $22.8M | 0.03% |
244,000
-5,200
| -2% | -$462K |
|
|
KMP
613
CALL
DELISTED
KINDER MORGAN ENER PNTRS L.P.
KMP
| $22.8M | 0.03% |
312,300
+282,900
| +962% | +$22M |
|
614
PUT
Opko Health
OPK
$1.02B
| $22.8M | 0.03% |
2,529,700
-834,100
| -25% | -$7.31M |
|
615
Entergy
ETR
$50B
| $22.7M | 0.03% |
687,422
-97,750
| -12% | -$3.09M |
|
616
Eversource Energy
ES
$27.2B
| $22.7M | 0.03% |
503,951
+39,938
| +9% | +$1.74M |
|
617
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
EWY
$24.1B
| $22.7M | 0.03% |
370,866
-225,105
| -38% | -$13.5M |
|
618
CALL
Chevron
CVX
$366B
| $22.6M | 0.03% |
191,700
-2,000
| -1% | -$233K |
|
619
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
$69.3B
| $22.6M | 0.03% |
983,452
-281,372
| -22% | -$6.08M |
|
|
CBST
620
DELISTED
CUBIST PHARMACEUTICALS INC
CBST
| $22.6M | 0.03% |
309,705
-603,631
| -66% | -$45M |
|
621
PUT
Ford
F
$55.7B
| $22.6M | 0.03% |
1,507,100
-818,000
| -35% | -$12.7M |
|
622
PUT
United Parcel Service
UPS
$88.9B
| $22.6M | 0.03% |
232,900
-70,500
| -23% | -$6.87M |
|
|
TIF
623
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
| $22.5M | 0.03% |
262,013
+8,354
| +3% | +$742K |
|
624
Luxfer Holdings
LXFR
$458M
| $22.5M | 0.03% |
1,183,980
-399,396
| -25% | -$8.18M |
|
625
CALL
Oracle
ORCL
$423B
| $22.4M | 0.03% |
560,800
-721,200
| -56% | -$27.5M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2014, Barclays held 8,036 positions worth $88.3B, down 9.5% from $97.6B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 22% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $11.2B in Q1 2014, closing 382 positions and reducing 4,029 holdings. Its most notable exit was LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM STK (DE), an estimated $136M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 5.8% of assets, up from 5.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in LIN MEDIA LLC CLASS A COM worth $23.4M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2014 buy was LIN MEDIA LLC CLASS A COM: 898,200 shares worth $23.4M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF in Q1 2014, an estimated $391M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2014 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $3.08B.
- Barclays fully exited LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM STK (DE) in Q1 2014, selling an estimated $136M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 22% of its $88.3B portfolio in Q1 2014.
- Barclays opened 459 new positions and closed 382 in Q1 2014.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 9.5% quarter-over-quarter to $88.3B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2014, filed 15 May 2014.