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 Retail ETF
XRT
|
+$391M |
| 2 |
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
|
+$370M |
| 3 |
CPN
Calpine Corporation
CPN
|
+$359M |
| 4 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$269M |
| 5 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$242M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$3.08B |
| 2 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$425M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$329M |
| 4 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$237M |
| 5 |
Vodafone
VOD
|
+$217M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 5.8% |
| 2 | Technology | 4.73% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.42% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.81% |
| 5 | Real Estate | 3.67% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
QCOR
1326
PUT
DELISTED
QUESTCOR PHARMA INC
QCOR
| $7.88M | 0.01% |
123,200
-156,400
| -56% | -$9.99M |
|
|
SWY
1327
PUT
DELISTED
SAFEWAY INC
SWY
| $7.87M | 0.01% |
244,176
-130,019
| -35% | -$4.03M |
|
1328
CALL
Newmont
NEM
$119B
| $7.86M | 0.01% |
341,600
-37,000
| -10% | -$880K |
|
1329
Molson Coors Class B
TAP
$8.09B
| $7.85M | 0.01% |
135,368
-39,834
| -23% | -$2.23M |
|
1330
ProShares Trust UltraShort Lehman 20+ Year Treasury
TBT
$305M
| $7.84M | 0.01% |
117,086
+9,222
| +9% | +$659K |
|
|
CBST
1331
PUT
DELISTED
CUBIST PHARMACEUTICALS INC
CBST
| $7.83M | 0.01% |
107,300
+80,300
| +297% | +$5.99M |
|
1332
Dine Brands
DIN
$452M
| $7.82M | 0.01% |
100,226
+18,977
| +23% | +$1.53M |
|
|
EQY
1333
DELISTED
Equity One
EQY
| $7.81M | 0.01% |
354,910
-28,096
| -7% | -$636K |
|
1334
CALL
Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust
FXE
$341M
| $7.81M | 0.01% |
57,400
-100
| -0.2% | -$13.5K |
|
|
X
1335
CALL
DELISTED
US Steel
X
| $7.8M | 0.01% |
289,000
-6,600
| -2% | -$173K |
|
|
QEP
1336
PUT
DELISTED
QEP RESOURCES, INC.
QEP
| $7.8M | 0.01% |
268,900
+262,700
| +4,237% | +$7.89M |
|
|
SCG
1337
DELISTED
Scana
SCG
| $7.8M | 0.01% |
152,948
-40,426
| -21% | -$1.94M |
|
|
VVUS
1338
PUT
DELISTED
Vivus Inc
VVUS
| $7.79M | 0.01% |
155,850
-270,580
| -63% | -$19.2M |
|
1339
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$21.9B
| $7.76M | 0.01% |
81,678
+13,629
| +20% | +$1.23M |
|
1340
CALL
Ralph Lauren
RL
$23.6B
| $7.76M | 0.01% |
48,500
-37,900
| -44% | -$6.11M |
|
1341
Ulta Beauty
ULTA
$24.3B
| $7.76M | 0.01% |
80,022
+6,816
| +9% | +$614K |
|
1342
Post Holdings
POST
$3.57B
| $7.74M | 0.01% |
214,994
-27,871
| -11% | -$1M |
|
1343
ArcelorMittal
MT
$55.3B
| $7.74M | 0.01% |
211,435
-270,073
| -56% | -$10M |
|
1344
PUT
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$46B
| $7.73M | 0.01% |
329,000
+188,400
| +134% | +$4.3M |
|
1345
BHP
BHP
$230B
| $7.73M | 0.01% |
136,494
+8,961
| +7% | +$502K |
|
|
ONIT
1346
PUT
Onity Group
ONIT
$332M
| $7.7M | 0.01% |
13,160
+600
| +5% | +$389K |
|
|
CVC
1347
CALL
DELISTED
CABLEVISION SYS CP NY GRP CL-A
CVC
| $7.69M | 0.01% |
480,900
-222,000
| -32% | -$3.72M |
|
1348
CarMax
KMX
$8.26B
| $7.69M | 0.01% |
167,160
-139,798
| -46% | -$6.53M |
|
|
STI
1349
CALL
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
| $7.69M | 0.01% |
197,100
+129,700
| +192% | +$4.96M |
|
1350
Pinnacle West Capital
PNW
$12.2B
| $7.67M | 0.01% |
141,986
-28,139
| -17% | -$1.51M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2014, Barclays held 8,036 positions worth $88.3B, down 9.5% from $97.6B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 22% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $11.2B in Q1 2014, closing 382 positions and reducing 4,029 holdings. Its most notable exit was LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM STK (DE), an estimated $136M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 5.8% of assets, up from 5.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in LIN MEDIA LLC CLASS A COM worth $23.4M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2014 buy was LIN MEDIA LLC CLASS A COM: 898,200 shares worth $23.4M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF in Q1 2014, an estimated $391M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2014 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $3.08B.
- Barclays fully exited LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM STK (DE) in Q1 2014, selling an estimated $136M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 22% of its $88.3B portfolio in Q1 2014.
- Barclays opened 459 new positions and closed 382 in Q1 2014.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 9.5% quarter-over-quarter to $88.3B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2014, filed 15 May 2014.