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 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$629M |
| 2 |
AGN
Allergan plc
AGN
|
+$463M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
XAR
|
+$350M |
| 4 |
iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB
|
+$315M |
| 5 |
BPL
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
|
+$265M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$978M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$429M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$387M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$344M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.7% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.71% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.5% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 3.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1401
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
GDXJ
$8.46B
| $8.64M | 0.01% |
238,341
+236,840
| +15,779% | +$9.19M |
|
1402
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF
KBE
$1.71B
| $8.62M | 0.01% |
199,800
+54,000
| +37% | +$2.3M |
|
1403
Bread Financial
BFH
$4.38B
| $8.6M | 0.01% |
84,093
-78,759
| -48% | -$8.88M |
|
1404
CALL
Best Buy
BBY
$17.3B
| $8.59M | 0.01% |
124,500
+68,400
| +122% | +$4.77M |
|
1405
First American
FAF
$7.45B
| $8.59M | 0.01% |
145,551
-54,476
| -27% | -$3.12M |
|
1406
CALL
Pinduoduo
PDD
$132B
| $8.59M | 0.01% |
266,500
+155,800
| +141% | +$4.16M |
|
|
JOYY
1407
PUT
JOYY Inc
JOYY
$3.78B
| $8.58M | 0.01% |
152,600
+3,300
| +2% | +$200K |
|
1408
Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI
$12.5B
| $8.58M | 0.01% |
224,311
+23,376
| +12% | +$897K |
|
1409
PUT
Enbridge
ENB
$112B
| $8.55M | 0.01% |
243,800
+29,400
| +14% | +$1.02M |
|
1410
PUT
Tilray
TLRY
$609M
| $8.55M | 0.01% |
34,560
+11,090
| +47% | +$4.04M |
|
1411
Snap-on
SNA
$21.3B
| $8.55M | 0.01% |
54,587
-139,837
| -72% | -$21.5M |
|
1412
United States Oil Fund
USO
$1.75B
| $8.54M | 0.01% |
94,170
-302,558
| -76% | -$28.4M |
|
1413
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWU
$4.16B
| $8.53M | 0.01% |
271,222
+175,001
| +182% | +$5.45M |
|
|
DISH
1414
CALL
DELISTED
DISH Network Corp.
DISH
| $8.52M | 0.01% |
250,200
-107,200
| -30% | -$3.84M |
|
1415
H&R Block
HRB
$5.87B
| $8.5M | 0.01% |
360,072
-287,357
| -44% | -$7.6M |
|
1416
PUT
Capri Holdings
CPRI
$1.74B
| $8.5M | 0.01% |
256,300
-11,000
| -4% | -$352K |
|
|
IFFT
1417
DELISTED
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. 6.00% Tangible Equity Units
IFFT
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
+180,373
| New | +$8.8M |
|
1418
CALL
Tencent Music
TME
$16.1B
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
664,400
+569,600
| +601% | +$8.02M |
|
|
DOCU
1419
PUT
DocuSign
DOCU
$11.5B
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
136,900
+67,400
| +97% | +$3.53M |
|
1420
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
$13.2B
| $8.47M | 0.01% |
198,356
+44,849
| +29% | +$1.87M |
|
1421
Diamondrock Hospitality Co
DRH
$2.49B
| $8.47M | 0.01% |
826,280
-54,602
| -6% | -$538K |
|
1422
CALL
Etsy
ETSY
$7.58B
| $8.46M | 0.01% |
149,700
+42,100
| +39% | +$2.48M |
|
1423
Visteon
VC
$2.77B
| $8.45M | 0.01% |
102,378
+28,135
| +38% | +$1.88M |
|
|
AMTD
1424
DELISTED
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
| $8.43M | 0.01% |
180,412
-36,347
| -17% | -$1.74M |
|
|
SC
1425
DELISTED
SANTANDER CONSUMER USA HOLDINGS INC
SC
| $8.4M | 0.01% |
329,143
+69,290
| +27% | +$1.81M |
|
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Barclays's Q3 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2019, Barclays held 7,551 positions worth $160B, down 2.1% from $163B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 28% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q3 2019 filing shows 501 new, 2,626 increased, 3,452 reduced and 568 closed positions. Its largest new stake was State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: 3,300,000 shares worth $353M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $978M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.7% of assets, down from 8.5% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Barclays's largest Q3 2019 buy was State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: 3,300,000 shares worth $353M.
- Barclays added most to iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN in Q3 2019, an estimated $629M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q3 2019 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $978M.
- Barclays fully exited Anadarko Petroleum in Q3 2019, selling an estimated $309M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 28% of its $160B portfolio in Q3 2019.
- Barclays opened 501 new positions and closed 568 in Q3 2019.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 2.1% quarter-over-quarter to $160B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q3 2019, filed 14 Nov 2019.