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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
626
PUT
FedEx
FDX
$75.4B
| $13.5M | 0.02% |
83,300
-62,400
| -43% | -$8.68M |
|
627
CALL
Medtronic
MDT
$112B
| $13.5M | 0.02% |
179,845
+21,445
| +14% | +$1.62M |
|
628
CALL
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
ACAD
$5.03B
| $13.5M | 0.02% |
498,900
+345,700
| +226% | +$7.54M |
|
|
ESRX
629
CALL
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
| $13.5M | 0.02% |
198,000
+22,500
| +13% | +$1.62M |
|
|
VXZ
630
DELISTED
iPath S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXZ
| $13.4M | 0.02% |
335,413
+76,331
| +29% | +$3.73M |
|
631
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.2B
| $13.3M | 0.02% |
635,112
+355,150
| +127% | +$7.02M |
|
|
QIHU
632
CALL
DELISTED
QIHOO 360 TECHNOLOGY CO LTD ADS RPSTG 3 CL A SHS
QIHU
| $13.3M | 0.02% |
177,200
-207,900
| -54% | -$15M |
|
|
MRO
633
DELISTED
Marathon Oil Corporation
MRO
| $13.2M | 0.02% |
1,204,090
+290,371
| +32% | +$2.71M |
|
634
Autodesk
ADSK
$52.6B
| $13.2M | 0.02% |
228,061
+57,528
| +34% | +$3M |
|
635
Campbell Soup
CPB
$6.87B
| $13.2M | 0.02% |
209,850
+36,464
| +21% | +$2.14M |
|
636
Salesforce
CRM
$158B
| $13.2M | 0.02% |
180,678
-67,896
| -27% | -$4.68M |
|
|
MRSH
637
Marsh
MRSH
$91.5B
| $13.2M | 0.02% |
219,326
-4,927
| -2% | -$276K |
|
638
TripAdvisor
TRIP
$1.26B
| $13.1M | 0.02% |
198,939
+87,422
| +78% | +$5.79M |
|
639
CMS Energy
CMS
$22.3B
| $13.1M | 0.02% |
311,595
+168,308
| +117% | +$6.59M |
|
|
CVC
640
DELISTED
CABLEVISION SYS CP NY GRP CL-A
CVC
| $13M | 0.02% |
394,183
-48,236
| -11% | -$1.55M |
|
641
American Homes 4 Rent
AMH
$12.5B
| $13M | 0.02% |
865,637
+37,806
| +5% | +$566K |
|
|
EA
642
PUT
DELISTED
Electronic Arts
EA
| $13M | 0.02% |
196,400
-270,800
| -58% | -$17.3M |
|
|
HOLX
643
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| $12.9M | 0.02% |
379,012
+265,185
| +233% | +$9.25M |
|
|
644
CALL
FedEx
FDX
$75.4B
| $12.9M | 0.02% |
79,400
+30,400
| +62% | +$4.23M |
|
645
PUT
3M
MMM
$94.3B
| $12.8M | 0.02% |
92,331
-117,687
| -56% | -$15.1M |
|
|
YOKU
646
DELISTED
YOUKU TUDOU INC.(CAYMAN ISLS)
YOKU
| $12.8M | 0.02% |
473,732
+398,328
| +528% | +$10.9M |
|
647
CALL
Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust
FXE
$341M
| $12.8M | 0.02% |
115,100
+3,700
| +3% | +$400K |
|
648
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.4B
| $12.7M | 0.02% |
318,350
+146,237
| +85% | +$5.74M |
|
|
TSL
649
DELISTED
Trina Solar Limited
TSL
| $12.7M | 0.02% |
1,413,222
+54,271
| +4% | +$539K |
|
650
PUT
Mohawk Industries
MHK
$9.22B
| $12.6M | 0.02% |
66,500
+65,300
| +5,442% | +$11.4M |
|
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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.