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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$433M |
| 3 |
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
|
+$419M |
| 4 |
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
|
+$332M |
| 5 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$322M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AABA
Altaba Inc
AABA
|
+$267M |
| 2 |
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
|
+$181M |
| 3 |
BCR
CR Bard Inc.
BCR
|
+$134M |
| 4 |
IQVIA
IQV
|
+$134M |
| 5 |
LVLT
Level 3 Communications Inc
LVLT
|
+$121M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.07% |
| 2 | Financials | 5.97% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 5.8% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.2% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.08% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
826
CALL
State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF
XRT
$329M
| $19.1M | 0.02% |
422,700
+239,800
| +131% | +$10.1M |
|
827
Regency Centers
REG
$14.5B
| $19.1M | 0.02% |
276,012
+24,316
| +10% | +$1.61M |
|
828
VeriSign
VRSN
$26.5B
| $19.1M | 0.02% |
166,792
+22,217
| +15% | +$2.48M |
|
829
BP
BP
$106B
| $19.1M | 0.02% |
495,906
+255,365
| +106% | +$9.25M |
|
830
Akamai
AKAM
$17.8B
| $19.1M | 0.02% |
293,141
+108,095
| +58% | +$5.98M |
|
831
CarMax
KMX
$8.04B
| $19.1M | 0.02% |
297,068
-371,293
| -56% | -$26.5M |
|
832
PUT
KLA
KLAC
$252B
| $19M | 0.02% |
1,810,000
+1,253,000
| +225% | +$13.2M |
|
833
CALL
GE Aerospace
GE
$396B
| $18.8M | 0.02% |
224,207
+71,967
| +47% | +$6.87M |
|
834
Deutsche Bank
DB
$71.5B
| $18.7M | 0.02% |
985,269
+486,898
| +98% | +$8.78M |
|
835
Huazhu Hotels Group
HTHT
$13B
| $18.7M | 0.02% |
518,780
+450,660
| +662% | +$14.3M |
|
836
PUT
General Dynamics
GD
$104B
| $18.7M | 0.02% |
91,700
+33,300
| +57% | +$6.8M |
|
837
PUT
Alcoa
AA
$12.6B
| $18.6M | 0.02% |
345,776
+255,000
| +281% | +$11.7M |
|
838
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.67B
| $18.6M | 0.02% |
229,684
-184,890
| -45% | -$15M |
|
|
RHT
839
CALL
DELISTED
Red Hat Inc
RHT
| $18.6M | 0.02% |
154,600
-41,800
| -21% | -$5.12M |
|
840
Vipshop
VIPS
$7.46B
| $18.5M | 0.02% |
1,582,375
+99,067
| +7% | +$876K |
|
841
Textron
TXT
$15.2B
| $18.5M | 0.02% |
327,559
+212,575
| +185% | +$11.6M |
|
842
Under Armour
UAA
$2.88B
| $18.5M | 0.02% |
1,282,796
-482,889
| -27% | -$6.98M |
|
|
XLNX
843
DELISTED
Xilinx Inc
XLNX
| $18.5M | 0.02% |
274,424
+89,648
| +49% | +$6.36M |
|
844
CALL
Altria Group
MO
$114B
| $18.5M | 0.02% |
259,000
+66,700
| +35% | +$4.47M |
|
845
Lennar Class A
LEN
$21.2B
| $18.5M | 0.02% |
302,046
+28,528
| +10% | +$1.62M |
|
846
CALL
General Mills
GIS
$19.2B
| $18.5M | 0.02% |
311,300
+83,700
| +37% | +$4.53M |
|
|
COHR
847
PUT
DELISTED
Coherent Inc
COHR
| $18.4M | 0.02% |
65,300
-3,900
| -6% | -$1.09M |
|
848
Xerox
XRX
$412M
| $18.4M | 0.02% |
632,048
+565,576
| +851% | +$17.2M |
|
|
CZR
849
CALL
DELISTED
Caesars Entertainment Corporation
CZR
| $18.4M | 0.02% |
1,454,500
+1,312,100
| +921% | +$16.6M |
|
850
Parker-Hannifin
PH
$126B
| $18.4M | 0.02% |
92,168
+45,306
| +97% | +$8.42M |
|
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Barclays's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Barclays held 7,416 positions worth $122B, up 26% from $97.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 24% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $19.9B of net new capital in Q4 2017, opening 435 new positions and adding to 3,853 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares US Home Construction ETF: 198,606 shares worth $8.68M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.1% of assets, up from 6.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Altaba Inc, an estimated $267M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q4 2017 buy was iShares US Home Construction ETF: 198,606 shares worth $8.68M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2017, an estimated $1.24B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Altaba Inc, cutting an estimated $267M.
- Barclays fully exited CR Bard Inc. in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $134M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 24% of its $122B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Barclays opened 435 new positions and closed 356 in Q4 2017.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 26% quarter-over-quarter to $122B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 14 Feb 2018.