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
|
+$1.39B |
| 2 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$790M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$648M |
| 4 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$411M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$379M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLC
|
+$344M |
| 2 |
Consolidated Edison
ED
|
+$155M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWU
|
+$154M |
| 4 |
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
VT
|
+$146M |
| 5 |
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
|
+$127M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 8.52% |
| 2 | Financials | 5.73% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 5.63% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 4.65% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.47% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1001
CALL
Spotify
SPOT
$100B
| $17.5M | 0.01% |
120,000
-105,400
| -47% | -$14.5M |
|
1002
Logitech
LOGI
$15.2B
| $17.5M | 0.01% |
438,308
-73,355
| -14% | -$2.86M |
|
1003
News Corp Class A
NWSA
$15.4B
| $17.5M | 0.01% |
1,299,094
-193,285
| -13% | -$2.36M |
|
1004
Madison Square Garden
MSGS
$9.39B
| $17.5M | 0.01% |
87,415
+65,371
| +297% | +$13.9M |
|
1005
JB Hunt Transport Services
JBHT
$25.2B
| $17.4M | 0.01% |
190,741
-15,448
| -7% | -$1.46M |
|
|
PXD
1006
PUT
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $17.4M | 0.01% |
113,000
+87,600
| +345% | +$13.4M |
|
1007
CALL
Kohl's
KSS
$2.19B
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
364,800
+147,900
| +68% | +$8.92M |
|
1008
PUT
Axos Financial
AX
$5.68B
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
636,300
+1,100
| +0.2% | +$32.4K |
|
1009
Ralph Lauren
RL
$23.6B
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
152,401
+32,804
| +27% | +$3.93M |
|
|
WBA
1010
CALL
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
316,100
+58,500
| +23% | +$3.11M |
|
1011
Liberty Global Class C
LBTYK
$3.49B
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
649,955
+52,654
| +9% | +$1.35M |
|
1012
iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB
$9.77B
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
157,863
-19,080
| -11% | -$2.03M |
|
1013
PUT
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$81.2B
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
53,300
-62,700
| -54% | -$18.7M |
|
1014
PUT
HF Sinclair
DINO
$14.5B
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
371,400
+254,900
| +219% | +$11.4M |
|
1015
Tapestry
TPR
$32.8B
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
541,612
-166,130
| -23% | -$5.18M |
|
1016
PUT
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.2B
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
601,300
-139,100
| -19% | -$3.72M |
|
1017
iShares US Healthcare Providers ETF
IHF
$1.27B
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
+500,000
| New | +$16.6M |
|
1018
CALL
Blackstone
BX
$110B
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
385,500
+270,900
| +236% | +$10.8M |
|
1019
PUT
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.06T
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
154,200
+77,800
| +102% | +$9.16M |
|
1020
PUT
Valero Energy
VLO
$85.9B
| $17M | 0.01% |
198,500
+101,500
| +105% | +$8.38M |
|
1021
Five Below
FIVE
$13.5B
| $17M | 0.01% |
141,560
+39,937
| +39% | +$5.26M |
|
1022
PUT
Pfizer
PFE
$153B
| $17M | 0.01% |
413,168
-65,453
| -14% | -$2.6M |
|
|
OSG
1023
Octave Specialty Group
OSG
$222M
| $17M | 0.01% |
1,006,147
+922,238
| +1,099% | +$15.7M |
|
1024
NRG Energy
NRG
$24.8B
| $17M | 0.01% |
482,730
-59,646
| -11% | -$2.25M |
|
1025
CALL
Estee Lauder
EL
$32B
| $16.9M | 0.01% |
92,500
+41,500
| +81% | +$7.09M |
|
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Barclays's Q2 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2019, Barclays held 7,617 positions worth $163B, up 13% from $145B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 25% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $14.2B of net new capital in Q2 2019, opening 457 new positions and adding to 3,922 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Dow Inc: 2,580,874 shares worth $127M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 8.5% of assets, up from 7.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF, an estimated $344M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q2 2019 buy was Dow Inc: 2,580,874 shares worth $127M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2019, an estimated $1.39B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q2 2019 reduction was State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF, cutting an estimated $344M.
- Barclays fully exited Bemis in Q2 2019, selling an estimated $33.4M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 25% of its $163B portfolio in Q2 2019.
- Barclays opened 457 new positions and closed 572 in Q2 2019.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 13% quarter-over-quarter to $163B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q2 2019, filed 14 Aug 2019.