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 |
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
|
+$984M |
| 2 |
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLU
|
+$406M |
| 3 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$363M |
| 4 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$305M |
| 5 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$229M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$5.98B |
| 2 |
Linde
LIN
|
+$1.14B |
| 3 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$976M |
| 4 |
AGN
Allergan plc
AGN
|
+$735M |
| 5 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$469M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 9.7% |
| 2 | Financials | 4.92% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.46% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 4.33% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.22% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1151
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
$2.34B
| $7M | 0.01% |
158,863
-93,696
| -37% | -$3.96M |
|
1152
PUT
Merck
MRK
$323B
| $7M | 0.01% |
94,844
-226,892
| -71% | -$17.1M |
|
|
NUVA
1153
DELISTED
NuVasive, Inc.
NUVA
| $7M | 0.01% |
125,691
+80,580
| +179% | +$4.66M |
|
|
GRUB
1154
CALL
DELISTED
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
| $7M | 0.01% |
49,750
-16,550
| -25% | -$1.75M |
|
1155
PUT
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$44.2B
| $6.99M | 0.01% |
132,800
-39,800
| -23% | -$1.79M |
|
1156
CALL
New Oriental
EDU
$9.24B
| $6.95M | 0.01% |
53,400
-21,100
| -28% | -$2.57M |
|
|
EQC
1157
DELISTED
Equity Commonwealth
EQC
| $6.93M | 0.01% |
215,376
-17,316
| -7% | -$572K |
|
|
XLNX
1158
PUT
DELISTED
Xilinx Inc
XLNX
| $6.93M | 0.01% |
70,400
-417,800
| -86% | -$37.1M |
|
1159
iShares US Telecommunications ETF
IYZ
$1.22B
| $6.89M | 0.01% |
+250,000
| New | +$6.79M |
|
1160
Olin
OLN
$2.15B
| $6.88M | 0.01% |
598,774
-156,463
| -21% | -$1.99M |
|
1161
Aecom
ACM
$9.42B
| $6.85M | 0.01% |
182,214
-100,292
| -36% | -$3.59M |
|
1162
Devon Energy
DVN
$49.9B
| $6.85M | 0.01% |
603,835
-350,287
| -37% | -$3.99M |
|
1163
PUT
TAL Education Group
TAL
$6.93B
| $6.84M | 0.01% |
100,000
-101,200
| -50% | -$5.79M |
|
1164
PUT
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ALNY
$29B
| $6.83M | 0.01% |
46,100
-28,000
| -38% | -$3.77M |
|
|
AGR
1165
DELISTED
Avangrid, Inc.
AGR
| $6.82M | 0.01% |
162,325
+39,215
| +32% | +$1.68M |
|
1166
PUT
Tyson Foods
TSN
$20.1B
| $6.81M | 0.01% |
114,100
-73,600
| -39% | -$4.46M |
|
1167
CALL
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$8.71B
| $6.76M | 0.01% |
240,000
-429,200
| -64% | -$11.3M |
|
1168
H&R Block
HRB
$5.82B
| $6.75M | 0.01% |
472,791
-483,650
| -51% | -$7.64M |
|
|
IRBT
1169
PUT
DELISTED
iRobot
IRBT
| $6.73M | 0.01% |
80,200
-111,300
| -58% | -$7.33M |
|
1170
Wolfspeed
WOLF
$1.52B
| $6.71M | 0.01% |
113,396
-75,792
| -40% | -$3.65M |
|
|
1171
PUT
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$8.71B
| $6.69M | 0.01% |
237,600
-163,000
| -41% | -$4.29M |
|
1172
Enphase Energy
ENPH
$5.41B
| $6.69M | 0.01% |
140,657
-308,068
| -69% | -$14.7M |
|
|
WRK
1173
DELISTED
WestRock Company
WRK
| $6.69M | 0.01% |
236,710
-251,600
| -52% | -$7.15M |
|
1174
PUT
WIX.com
WIX
$2.61B
| $6.69M | 0.01% |
26,100
-23,200
| -47% | -$4.11M |
|
1175
Elanco Animal Health
ELAN
$11.1B
| $6.68M | 0.01% |
311,204
-101,003
| -25% | -$2.23M |
|
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Barclays's Q2 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2020, Barclays held 6,627 positions worth $129B, up 2.3% from $127B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 34% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $22.7B in Q2 2020, closing 960 positions and reducing 2,655 holdings. Its most notable exit was Allergan plc, an estimated $735M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 9.7% of assets, up from 8.3% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF worth $123M.
- Barclays's largest Q2 2020 buy was iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF: 2,853,067 shares worth $123M.
- Barclays added most to iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF in Q2 2020, an estimated $984M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q2 2020 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $5.98B.
- Barclays fully exited Allergan plc in Q2 2020, selling an estimated $735M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 34% of its $129B portfolio in Q2 2020.
- Barclays opened 468 new positions and closed 960 in Q2 2020.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 2.3% quarter-over-quarter to $129B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q2 2020, filed 12 Aug 2020.