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 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$809M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$499M |
| 4 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$433M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$320M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$486M |
| 2 |
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
|
+$464M |
| 3 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$412M |
| 4 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$336M |
| 5 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$285M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 8.57% |
| 2 | Financials | 6.64% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 6.11% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.03% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.44% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
751
PUT
Synchrony
SYF
$25.6B
| $24.4M | 0.02% |
726,500
-1,324,400
| -65% | -$49.2M |
|
752
PUT
Wynn Resorts
WYNN
$10.6B
| $24.3M | 0.02% |
133,300
-86,500
| -39% | -$15M |
|
753
CALL
State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ
$4.55B
| $24.3M | 0.02% |
602,900
+564,600
| +1,474% | +$23.4M |
|
|
TIF
754
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
| $24.3M | 0.02% |
248,335
+94,205
| +61% | +$9.72M |
|
755
Church & Dwight Co
CHD
$24.5B
| $24.2M | 0.02% |
480,951
+151,095
| +46% | +$7.44M |
|
756
Hasbro
HAS
$13.2B
| $24.1M | 0.02% |
286,397
-79,546
| -22% | -$7.38M |
|
757
PUT
Universal Display
OLED
$4.19B
| $24.1M | 0.02% |
239,000
+73,000
| +44% | +$11M |
|
758
iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB
$9.71B
| $24.1M | 0.02% |
225,707
+83,460
| +59% | +$9.25M |
|
759
PUT
Mastercard
MA
$493B
| $23.9M | 0.02% |
136,700
-44,200
| -24% | -$7.55M |
|
|
VAR
760
DELISTED
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
VAR
| $23.9M | 0.02% |
195,205
+39,232
| +25% | +$4.68M |
|
761
Arch Capital
ACGL
$33.6B
| $23.9M | 0.02% |
837,273
-50,748
| -6% | -$1.49M |
|
762
PVH
PVH
$4.04B
| $23.9M | 0.02% |
157,748
+34,797
| +28% | +$5.07M |
|
763
Eastman Chemical
EMN
$8.42B
| $23.8M | 0.02% |
225,772
+115,463
| +105% | +$11.7M |
|
764
EQT Corp
EQT
$32.3B
| $23.8M | 0.02% |
921,184
-144,305
| -14% | -$4.14M |
|
|
GAP
765
The Gap Inc
GAP
$7.37B
| $23.7M | 0.02% |
760,684
-29,523
| -4% | -$966K |
|
766
Qorvo
QRVO
$8.74B
| $23.7M | 0.02% |
336,840
+76,097
| +29% | +$5.73M |
|
|
IPG
767
DELISTED
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
| $23.7M | 0.02% |
1,030,170
+78,045
| +8% | +$1.75M |
|
768
Ulta Beauty
ULTA
$24.3B
| $23.7M | 0.02% |
115,976
-166,489
| -59% | -$36M |
|
|
CMA
769
DELISTED
Comerica
CMA
| $23.6M | 0.02% |
246,525
-183,136
| -43% | -$17.5M |
|
|
GG
770
PUT
DELISTED
Goldcorp Inc
GG
| $23.6M | 0.02% |
1,707,000
+203,500
| +14% | +$2.75M |
|
771
PUT
Axos Financial
AX
$5.68B
| $23.6M | 0.02% |
581,200
-123,800
| -18% | -$4.51M |
|
772
CALL
Teva Pharmaceuticals
TEVA
$41.2B
| $23.5M | 0.02% |
1,373,600
+201,100
| +17% | +$3.93M |
|
773
Robert Half
RHI
$4.37B
| $23.4M | 0.02% |
404,825
-49,186
| -11% | -$2.81M |
|
774
FMC
FMC
$1.33B
| $23.4M | 0.02% |
352,803
+153,537
| +77% | +$11.4M |
|
775
PUT
Simon Property Group
SPG
$72.3B
| $23.4M | 0.02% |
151,400
-77,000
| -34% | -$12.2M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Barclays held 7,683 positions worth $131B, up 6.9% from $122B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 25% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $8.37B of net new capital in Q1 2018, opening 561 new positions and adding to 3,709 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Invesco KBW Bank ETF: 755,000 shares worth $41.5M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 8.6% of assets, up from 7.1% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF, an estimated $486M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2018 buy was Invesco KBW Bank ETF: 755,000 shares worth $41.5M.
- Barclays added most to iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019 in Q1 2018, an estimated $809M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF, cutting an estimated $486M.
- Barclays fully exited Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc Common Class A in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $53.4M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 25% of its $131B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Barclays opened 561 new positions and closed 395 in Q1 2018.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 6.9% quarter-over-quarter to $131B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 15 May 2018.