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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GWPH
1251
PUT
DELISTED
GW Pharmaceuticals Plc American Depositary Shares
GWPH
| $4.48M | 0.01% |
62,200
-418,600
| -87% | -$23M |
|
1252
CALL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
SPXL
$7.29B
| $4.47M | 0.01% |
215,600
-163,600
| -43% | -$2.93M |
|
1253
PUT
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.2B
| $4.46M | 0.01% |
52,500
-26,300
| -33% | -$2.11M |
|
1254
Celanese
CE
$4.82B
| $4.46M | 0.01% |
68,647
+44,540
| +185% | +$2.76M |
|
1255
Roper Technologies
ROP
$39.8B
| $4.46M | 0.01% |
24,491
-4,853
| -17% | -$836K |
|
1256
Alaska Air
ALK
$5.58B
| $4.45M | 0.01% |
54,321
+22,123
| +69% | +$1.64M |
|
|
APC
1257
CALL
DELISTED
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
| $4.45M | 0.01% |
96,800
-904,200
| -90% | -$36.7M |
|
1258
CALL
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
HEDJ
$1.87B
| $4.45M | 0.01% |
174,400
-103,400
| -37% | -$2.62M |
|
1259
PUT
Expedia Group
EXPE
$37.3B
| $4.45M | 0.01% |
41,540
+13,000
| +46% | +$1.39M |
|
1260
CALL
F5
FFIV
$22.7B
| $4.44M | 0.01% |
42,300
+15,600
| +58% | +$1.49M |
|
1261
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
$4.7B
| $4.44M | 0.01% |
129,336
+23,672
| +22% | +$750K |
|
1262
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
$71.5B
| $4.43M | 0.01% |
67,109
-78,026
| -54% | -$4.64M |
|
1263
PUT
Prudential Financial
PRU
$41.8B
| $4.43M | 0.01% |
61,500
+7,700
| +14% | +$537K |
|
1264
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
$12.6B
| $4.43M | 0.01% |
122,990
-2,106
| -2% | -$72.2K |
|
1265
Sinclair Inc
SBGI
$1.03B
| $4.42M | 0.01% |
147,258
+75,349
| +105% | +$2.31M |
|
1266
PUT
Aflac
AFL
$62.6B
| $4.42M | 0.01% |
140,200
+66,600
| +90% | +$1.98M |
|
|
CA
1267
CALL
DELISTED
CA, Inc.
CA
| $4.4M | 0.01% |
146,700
+106,600
| +266% | +$3.06M |
|
|
WBMD
1268
DELISTED
WebMD Health Corp.
WBMD
| $4.4M | 0.01% |
70,941
+36,613
| +107% | +$1.96M |
|
1269
Urban Outfitters
URBN
$6.59B
| $4.38M | 0.01% |
132,926
+120,457
| +966% | +$3.18M |
|
1270
CALL
Ashland
ASH
$3.5B
| $4.38M | 0.01% |
82,169
+16,761
| +26% | +$807K |
|
1271
PUT
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
UPRO
$5.76B
| $4.38M | 0.01% |
417,000
-164,400
| -28% | -$1.48M |
|
1272
CALL
AutoZone
AZO
$51.1B
| $4.38M | 0.01% |
5,500
-22,300
| -80% | -$16.9M |
|
|
DISH
1273
CALL
DELISTED
DISH Network Corp.
DISH
| $4.37M | 0.01% |
95,000
+62,800
| +195% | +$3.03M |
|
1274
First Industrial Realty Trust
FR
$8.44B
| $4.36M | 0.01% |
198,382
+14,847
| +8% | +$313K |
|
1275
Cadence Design Systems
CDNS
$93.4B
| $4.35M | 0.01% |
188,965
-69,998
| -27% | -$1.47M |
|
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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.