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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
801
CALL
lululemon athletica
LULU
$14.6B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
118,300
+42,700
| +56% | +$7.98M |
|
802
CALL
State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust
MDY
$27.3B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
64,600
+46,400
| +255% | +$16.3M |
|
803
CALL
BHP
BHP
$230B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
516,689
+261,945
| +103% | +$12.2M |
|
804
CarMax
KMX
$8.26B
| $22.6M | 0.01% |
257,224
+12,584
| +5% | +$1.08M |
|
805
Vipshop
VIPS
$7.53B
| $22.6M | 0.01% |
2,536,749
+957,020
| +61% | +$7.83M |
|
806
PUT
Twilio
TWLO
$36.6B
| $22.6M | 0.01% |
205,600
+59,200
| +40% | +$7.68M |
|
|
FITB
807
Fifth Third Bancorp
FITB
$51.8B
| $22.6M | 0.01% |
825,265
-312,511
| -27% | -$8.57M |
|
808
Ralph Lauren
RL
$23.6B
| $22.6M | 0.01% |
236,533
+84,132
| +55% | +$8.32M |
|
809
CALL
Shake Shack
SHAK
$2.87B
| $22.5M | 0.01% |
230,000
+135,800
| +144% | +$12M |
|
810
Arista Networks
ANET
$238B
| $22.5M | 0.01% |
1,509,200
-289,216
| -16% | -$4.48M |
|
811
PUT
Kohl's
KSS
$2.19B
| $22.5M | 0.01% |
453,800
-23,600
| -5% | -$1.16M |
|
812
Devon Energy
DVN
$47.3B
| $22.4M | 0.01% |
930,052
-250,155
| -21% | -$6.26M |
|
813
PUT
Kraft Heinz
KHC
$30B
| $22.4M | 0.01% |
800,600
-406,100
| -34% | -$11.7M |
|
814
Liberty Energy
LBRT
$3.25B
| $22.3M | 0.01% |
2,055,180
+1,992,045
| +3,155% | +$24.4M |
|
815
Robert Half
RHI
$4.37B
| $22.3M | 0.01% |
399,794
+52,852
| +15% | +$2.98M |
|
|
VMW
816
PUT
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $22.3M | 0.01% |
148,300
+47,100
| +47% | +$7.41M |
|
|
CXO
817
DELISTED
CONCHO RESOURCES INC.
CXO
| $22.3M | 0.01% |
327,706
-34,800
| -10% | -$2.83M |
|
818
Alaska Air
ALK
$5.58B
| $22.2M | 0.01% |
342,447
+137,140
| +67% | +$8.64M |
|
|
WTRU
819
DELISTED
Essential Utilities, Inc.6.00% Tangible Equity Units
WTRU
| $22.1M | 0.01% |
365,500
+40,500
| +12% | +$2.37M |
|
820
Flowserve
FLS
$10.2B
| $22.1M | 0.01% |
474,019
+223,579
| +89% | +$10.5M |
|
821
PUT
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$74.4B
| $22.1M | 0.01% |
300,500
+69,400
| +30% | +$5.03M |
|
822
PUT
NextEra Energy
NEE
$177B
| $22.1M | 0.01% |
379,200
+281,600
| +289% | +$15.2M |
|
|
HES
823
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $22.1M | 0.01% |
364,930
+45,218
| +14% | +$2.82M |
|
824
Idacorp
IDA
$8.2B
| $22M | 0.01% |
195,664
+56,906
| +41% | +$6.06M |
|
825
CALL
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$75.1B
| $22M | 0.01% |
122,600
+82,100
| +203% | +$15.1M |
|
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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.