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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1326
iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF
ACWX
$11.8B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
222,674
+220,362
| +9,531% | +$10.2M |
|
|
JOYY
1327
PUT
JOYY Inc
JOYY
$3.75B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
149,300
+13,000
| +10% | +$992K |
|
1328
CALL
Uber
UBER
$153B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
+229,600
| New | +$9.75M |
|
1329
Trade Desk
TTD
$6.49B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
455,100
+32,750
| +8% | +$704K |
|
1330
PUT
Linde
LIN
$226B
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
51,400
-10,400
| -17% | -$1.95M |
|
1331
CALL
TJX Companies
TJX
$178B
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
194,600
+90,800
| +87% | +$4.83M |
|
1332
CALL
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CP
$80.5B
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
218,000
+216,500
| +14,433% | +$9.67M |
|
|
UNIT
1333
Uniti Group
UNIT
$2.32B
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
1,081,437
+583,734
| +117% | +$6.38M |
|
1334
American Homes 4 Rent
AMH
$12.5B
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
422,599
-168,341
| -28% | -$4.04M |
|
|
SDRL
1335
PUT
DELISTED
Seadrill Limited Common Stock
SDRL
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
2,464,400
| – | – |
|
1336
DaVita
DVA
$11.7B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
182,075
-299,866
| -62% | -$15.5M |
|
|
UNIT
1337
PUT
Uniti Group
UNIT
$2.32B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
1,075,300
+398,300
| +59% | +$4.35M |
|
1338
Reinsurance Group of America
RGA
$16.1B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
65,282
-10,375
| -14% | -$1.55M |
|
1339
PUT
Steven Madden
SHOO
$3.55B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
+300,000
| New | +$9.87M |
|
1340
PUT
Coherent
COHR
$74.2B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
278,500
-2,100
| -0.7% | -$76.6K |
|
1341
Americold
COLD
$4.27B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
313,750
+190,572
| +155% | +$6.04M |
|
|
ATH
1342
DELISTED
Athene Holding Ltd. Class A Common Shares
ATH
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
236,194
-323,834
| -58% | -$14M |
|
1343
CALL
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
VWO
$124B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
239,000
-104,100
| -30% | -$4.38M |
|
1344
PUT
AB InBev
BUD
$165B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
114,600
-12,700
| -10% | -$1.09M |
|
|
WMGI
1345
DELISTED
Wright Medical Group Inc
WMGI
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
339,741
+293,471
| +634% | +$8.95M |
|
1346
CALL
T-Mobile US
TMUS
$190B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
136,300
+106,800
| +362% | +$7.93M |
|
|
LPT
1347
DELISTED
Liberty Property Trust
LPT
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
201,673
-87,246
| -30% | -$4.27M |
|
|
GAP
1348
PUT
The Gap Inc
GAP
$7.37B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
559,600
+263,600
| +89% | +$5.91M |
|
1349
CALL
iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB
$9.77B
| $10M | 0.01% |
92,100
-7,800
| -8% | -$830K |
|
1350
CALL
Timken Company
TKR
$9.03B
| $10M | 0.01% |
195,400
+194,700
| +27,814% | +$9.3M |
|
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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.