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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
701
PUT
NVIDIA
NVDA
$5.42T
| $11M | 0.02% |
12,604,000
+9,196,000
| +270% | +$7.01M |
|
702
CALL
Accenture
ACN
$108B
| $11M | 0.02% |
95,800
+52,000
| +119% | +$5.34M |
|
703
F5
FFIV
$22.7B
| $11M | 0.02% |
104,901
+21,965
| +26% | +$2.1M |
|
704
Lam Research
LRCX
$390B
| $11M | 0.02% |
1,342,410
-2,745,150
| -67% | -$20M |
|
|
WES
705
DELISTED
Western Gas Partners Lp
WES
| $11M | 0.02% |
255,759
-16,144
| -6% | -$596K |
|
|
706
PUT
Lam Research
LRCX
$390B
| $11M | 0.02% |
1,341,000
-1,178,000
| -47% | -$8.57M |
|
707
CALL
MetLife
MET
$62.1B
| $11M | 0.02% |
286,783
+7,854
| +3% | +$294K |
|
708
PUT
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
$7.42B
| $11M | 0.02% |
255,300
+132,800
| +108% | +$5.86M |
|
709
First Solar
FSLR
$26.9B
| $10.9M | 0.02% |
161,015
+47,638
| +42% | +$3.19M |
|
710
PUT
Adobe
ADBE
$105B
| $10.9M | 0.02% |
117,600
+59,300
| +102% | +$5.14M |
|
|
TWC
711
CALL
DELISTED
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
| $10.9M | 0.02% |
53,600
-78,400
| -59% | -$14.8M |
|
712
CALL
State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust
MDY
$27.3B
| $10.9M | 0.02% |
41,700
-22,400
| -35% | -$5.45M |
|
|
YHOO
713
PUT
DELISTED
Yahoo Inc
YHOO
| $10.9M | 0.02% |
303,300
-2,701,300
| -90% | -$84.6M |
|
714
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$101B
| $10.9M | 0.02% |
129,811
-218,787
| -63% | -$18.6M |
|
|
715
PUT
F5
FFIV
$22.7B
| $10.9M | 0.02% |
103,700
+56,200
| +118% | +$5.39M |
|
716
PUT
Skyworks Solutions
SWKS
$10.6B
| $10.9M | 0.02% |
141,300
+31,800
| +29% | +$2.16M |
|
717
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$71.7B
| $10.8M | 0.02% |
123,281
-9,932
| -7% | -$805K |
|
718
Aon
AON
$76B
| $10.8M | 0.02% |
104,096
-97,621
| -48% | -$9.15M |
|
|
BKHU
719
DELISTED
Black Hills Corporation
BKHU
| $10.8M | 0.02% |
158,700
+120,700
| +318% | +$7.39M |
|
720
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF
EWW
$1.99B
| $10.8M | 0.02% |
203,219
+74,840
| +58% | +$3.63M |
|
721
Rockwell Automation
ROK
$49B
| $10.8M | 0.02% |
95,167
-31,405
| -25% | -$3.19M |
|
722
AB InBev
BUD
$165B
| $10.8M | 0.02% |
86,731
-11,878
| -12% | -$1.41M |
|
|
LLL
723
DELISTED
L3 Technologies, Inc.
LLL
| $10.7M | 0.02% |
91,050
+53,339
| +141% | +$6.22M |
|
724
BCE
BCE
$21.2B
| $10.7M | 0.02% |
238,511
-21,578
| -8% | -$901K |
|
725
PUT
Blackstone
BX
$110B
| $10.7M | 0.02% |
383,100
+70,700
| +23% | +$1.87M |
|
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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.