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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
976
CALL
Fastenal
FAST
$59.5B
| $6.72M | 0.01% |
548,400
+485,200
| +768% | +$5.27M |
|
977
Whirlpool
WHR
$2.82B
| $6.71M | 0.01% |
37,275
-7,530
| -17% | -$1.12M |
|
|
DATA
978
PUT
DELISTED
Tableau Software, Inc.
DATA
| $6.7M | 0.01% |
148,800
+15,800
| +12% | +$917K |
|
|
MTGE
979
DELISTED
MTGE Investment Corp. Common Stock
MTGE
| $6.69M | 0.01% |
477,718
+44,455
| +10% | +$607K |
|
980
PUT
MBIA
MBI
$260M
| $6.68M | 0.01% |
835,100
-55,100
| -6% | -$401K |
|
981
Tapestry
TPR
$32.8B
| $6.68M | 0.01% |
166,916
-155,870
| -48% | -$5.64M |
|
982
CGI
GIB
$15.5B
| $6.65M | 0.01% |
141,552
+127,628
| +917% | +$5.34M |
|
983
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
ARE
$8.56B
| $6.64M | 0.01% |
73,834
-594
| -0.8% | -$48.4K |
|
984
Canadian National Railway
CNI
$76.6B
| $6.63M | 0.01% |
106,995
+58,695
| +122% | +$3.29M |
|
985
Ambarella
AMBA
$3.81B
| $6.61M | 0.01% |
150,150
-12,002
| -7% | -$497K |
|
986
PUT
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.71B
| $6.59M | 0.01% |
129,200
-17,800
| -12% | -$777K |
|
987
Mercado Libre
MELI
$92.3B
| $6.58M | 0.01% |
56,214
-23,697
| -30% | -$2.45M |
|
|
FIT
988
PUT
DELISTED
Fitbit, Inc. Class A common stock
FIT
| $6.56M | 0.01% |
437,500
-111,600
| -20% | -$1.77M |
|
|
RSX
989
CALL
DELISTED
VanEck Russia ETF
RSX
| $6.55M | 0.01% |
409,300
-475,800
| -54% | -$6.9M |
|
990
PUT
Agnico Eagle Mines
AEM
$90.5B
| $6.54M | 0.01% |
181,700
-118,000
| -39% | -$3.88M |
|
|
BWP
991
DELISTED
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners
BWP
| $6.54M | 0.01% |
467,011
+10,978
| +2% | +$134K |
|
992
VF Corp
VFC
$5.89B
| $6.54M | 0.01% |
108,451
-750
| -0.7% | -$43.6K |
|
993
PUT
Broadcom
AVGO
$2.04T
| $6.53M | 0.01% |
424,200
-6,603,800
| -94% | -$89.3M |
|
994
CALL
C.H. Robinson
CHRW
$17.5B
| $6.51M | 0.01% |
88,000
+61,400
| +231% | +$4.21M |
|
995
Global Payments
GPN
$22.8B
| $6.51M | 0.01% |
100,108
+67,520
| +207% | +$4M |
|
996
CALL
eBay
EBAY
$49.8B
| $6.5M | 0.01% |
282,400
-17,500
| -6% | -$426K |
|
997
CALL
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$125B
| $6.5M | 0.01% |
86,600
+16,400
| +23% | +$1.16M |
|
|
WFM
998
CALL
DELISTED
Whole Foods Market Inc
WFM
| $6.49M | 0.01% |
209,300
-130,400
| -38% | -$4.08M |
|
|
999
MBIA
MBI
$260M
| $6.46M | 0.01% |
807,876
+245,370
| +44% | +$1.79M |
|
1000
CALL
Cognizant
CTSH
$26B
| $6.45M | 0.01% |
104,000
-500
| -0.5% | -$29.1K |
|
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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.