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 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$629M |
| 2 |
AGN
Allergan plc
AGN
|
+$463M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
XAR
|
+$350M |
| 4 |
iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB
|
+$315M |
| 5 |
BPL
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
|
+$265M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$978M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$429M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$387M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$344M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.7% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.71% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.5% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 3.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
751
Unum
UNM
$14.3B
| $25.3M | 0.02% |
852,776
+74,421
| +10% | +$2.21M |
|
752
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
UUP
$422M
| $25.2M | 0.02% |
929,185
+929,183
| +46,459,150% | +$24.7M |
|
|
GRMN
753
Garmin
GRMN
$60B
| $25.1M | 0.02% |
296,905
+16,926
| +6% | +$1.37M |
|
754
PUT
United Parcel Service
UPS
$88.9B
| $25.1M | 0.02% |
209,600
+4,700
| +2% | +$537K |
|
755
Regions Financial
RF
$26.8B
| $25.1M | 0.02% |
1,586,243
-242,908
| -13% | -$3.67M |
|
756
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.4B
| $25M | 0.02% |
711,065
+285,464
| +67% | +$10.3M |
|
|
HES
757
PUT
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $25M | 0.02% |
413,100
-369,400
| -47% | -$23M |
|
758
CALL
Royal Caribbean
RCL
$85.6B
| $24.9M | 0.02% |
230,300
+176,800
| +330% | +$19.5M |
|
759
CALL
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$52.7B
| $24.9M | 0.02% |
277,328
+124,800
| +82% | +$12.4M |
|
760
CALL
State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLI
$33.7B
| $24.9M | 0.02% |
321,100
-48,000
| -13% | -$3.68M |
|
761
PUT
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
$124B
| $24.9M | 0.02% |
617,200
-476,200
| -44% | -$19.1M |
|
762
Clorox
CLX
$12.7B
| $24.8M | 0.02% |
163,607
-121,187
| -43% | -$19.2M |
|
|
EA
763
CALL
DELISTED
Electronic Arts
EA
| $24.8M | 0.02% |
253,700
-190,600
| -43% | -$17.9M |
|
764
PUT
Accenture
ACN
$108B
| $24.8M | 0.02% |
128,900
+18,700
| +17% | +$3.62M |
|
765
CALL
PepsiCo
PEP
$190B
| $24.8M | 0.02% |
180,700
+19,900
| +12% | +$2.64M |
|
766
NetApp
NTAP
$37.2B
| $24.7M | 0.02% |
470,863
-48,441
| -9% | -$2.6M |
|
767
State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLY
$23.2B
| $24.6M | 0.02% |
408,192
+85,682
| +27% | +$5.16M |
|
768
Fortive
FTV
$18.6B
| $24.6M | 0.02% |
568,800
-1,564,025
| -73% | -$72.1M |
|
769
iShares MSCI Canada ETF
EWC
$6.33B
| $24.5M | 0.02% |
848,191
+402,197
| +90% | +$11.5M |
|
770
CALL
Abbott
ABT
$187B
| $24.5M | 0.02% |
292,900
-79,000
| -21% | -$6.71M |
|
771
KeyCorp
KEY
$24.4B
| $24.3M | 0.02% |
1,364,229
-288,516
| -17% | -$4.99M |
|
772
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
ARE
$8.56B
| $24.3M | 0.02% |
157,966
-129,454
| -45% | -$19.1M |
|
|
DRE
773
DELISTED
Duke Realty Corp.
DRE
| $24.3M | 0.02% |
716,023
-850,384
| -54% | -$28.1M |
|
774
PUT
Acuity Brands
AYI
$10.8B
| $24.3M | 0.02% |
180,400
+161,100
| +835% | +$21M |
|
775
CoStar Group
CSGP
$12.3B
| $24.2M | 0.02% |
408,310
-99,840
| -20% | -$5.98M |
|
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Barclays's Q3 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2019, Barclays held 7,551 positions worth $160B, down 2.1% from $163B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 28% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q3 2019 filing shows 501 new, 2,626 increased, 3,452 reduced and 568 closed positions. Its largest new stake was State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: 3,300,000 shares worth $353M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $978M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.7% of assets, down from 8.5% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Barclays's largest Q3 2019 buy was State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: 3,300,000 shares worth $353M.
- Barclays added most to iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN in Q3 2019, an estimated $629M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q3 2019 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $978M.
- Barclays fully exited Anadarko Petroleum in Q3 2019, selling an estimated $309M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 28% of its $160B portfolio in Q3 2019.
- Barclays opened 501 new positions and closed 568 in Q3 2019.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 2.1% quarter-over-quarter to $160B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q3 2019, filed 14 Nov 2019.