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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
976
Gartner
IT
$12.5B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
117,183
+3,105
| +3% | +$377K |
|
977
CALL
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 2X ETF
DUST
$54.5M
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
244
-31
| -11% | -$2.03M |
|
|
SCHW
978
CALL
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$188B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
280,500
-191,600
| -41% | -$9M |
|
979
ITT
ITT
$18.2B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
269,851
+202,631
| +301% | +$10.2M |
|
980
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$9.32B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
270,065
+51,859
| +24% | +$2.87M |
|
981
PUT
TJX Companies
TJX
$177B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
375,800
-297,400
| -44% | -$10.8M |
|
982
CALL
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X ETF
NUGT
$1.07B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
90,450
-4,760
| -5% | -$716K |
|
|
XL
983
DELISTED
XL Group Ltd.
XL
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
407,315
+162,533
| +66% | +$6.31M |
|
|
ALXN
984
CALL
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
119,300
-42,400
| -26% | -$5.16M |
|
|
HBI
985
DELISTED
Hanesbrands
HBI
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
681,755
-377,992
| -36% | -$8.07M |
|
986
Globe Life
GL
$14.3B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
156,870
+72,018
| +85% | +$6.18M |
|
987
PUT
Abbott
ABT
$183B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
249,100
-25,700
| -9% | -$1.42M |
|
988
Jabil
JBL
$35.5B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
540,285
-169,988
| -24% | -$4.81M |
|
989
CALL
C.H. Robinson
CHRW
$17.9B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
159,000
+75,300
| +90% | +$6.15M |
|
|
ARI
990
Apollo Commercial Real Estate
ARI
$872M
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
766,028
-438,841
| -36% | -$8.09M |
|
|
SINA
991
PUT
DELISTED
Sina Corp
SINA
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
140,900
+57,800
| +70% | +$6.17M |
|
992
FirstEnergy
FE
$27.7B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
460,986
+91,865
| +25% | +$2.99M |
|
993
CALL
Agnico Eagle Mines
AEM
$83.8B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
305,600
-8,200
| -3% | -$366K |
|
994
CALL
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
UPRO
$5.63B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
604,200
+550,800
| +1,031% | +$11.8M |
|
|
VER
995
DELISTED
VEREIT, Inc.
VER
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
362,253
-120,248
| -25% | -$4.82M |
|
996
Federal Realty Investment Trust
FRT
$10.5B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
106,189
+33,587
| +46% | +$4.33M |
|
997
PUT
CVS Health
CVS
$126B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
194,400
+56,300
| +41% | +$4.09M |
|
|
JWN
998
DELISTED
Nordstrom
JWN
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
297,143
+77,202
| +35% | +$3.33M |
|
999
CALL
ConocoPhillips
COP
$140B
| $14M | 0.01% |
255,900
-58,500
| -19% | -$3.01M |
|
1000
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.76B
| $14M | 0.01% |
275,520
+85,544
| +45% | +$4.16M |
|
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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.