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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1676
Wells Fargo 7.5% Non Cumv Perp Conv
WFC.PRL
$4.66B
| $5.02M | 0.01% |
4,282
+4,069
| +1,910% | +$4.73M |
|
1677
PUT
Groupon
GRPN
$1.02B
| $5.01M | 0.01% |
35,775
+21,120
| +144% | +$4.1M |
|
1678
CALL
Kroger
KR
$34.8B
| $5M | 0.01% |
232,400
+105,600
| +83% | +$2.1M |
|
1679
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
ACWI
$33.4B
| $4.99M | 0.01% |
86,049
-9,720
| -10% | -$552K |
|
1680
State Street SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF
RWX
$270M
| $4.99M | 0.01% |
121,745
+7,837
| +7% | +$318K |
|
1681
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
IWO
$15B
| $4.96M | 0.01% |
36,492
+2,247
| +7% | +$307K |
|
1682
CALL
NextEra Energy
NEE
$177B
| $4.95M | 0.01% |
208,400
-8,400
| -4% | -$190K |
|
1683
PUT
Ulta Beauty
ULTA
$24.3B
| $4.95M | 0.01% |
51,000
-20,500
| -29% | -$1.85M |
|
|
CHK
1684
PUT
DELISTED
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
CHK
| $4.95M | 0.01% |
1,045
-1,344
| -56% | -$6.55M |
|
|
CBI
1685
CALL
DELISTED
Chicago Bridge & Iron Nv
CBI
| $4.94M | 0.01% |
56,772
-4,900
| -8% | -$398K |
|
|
SLXP
1686
CALL
DELISTED
SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS LTD DEL
SLXP
| $4.93M | 0.01% |
47,900
-52,000
| -52% | -$5.32M |
|
1687
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
EWT
$11.1B
| $4.92M | 0.01% |
175,760
+66,035
| +60% | +$1.84M |
|
|
SPN
1688
DELISTED
Superior Energy Services, Inc.
SPN
| $4.92M | 0.01% |
16,396
-6,382
| -28% | -$1.72M |
|
1689
PUT
Cemex
CX
$16.3B
| $4.91M | 0.01% |
478,697
-102,330
| -18% | -$1.1M |
|
|
DST
1690
DELISTED
DST Systems Inc.
DST
| $4.91M | 0.01% |
104,416
+84,654
| +428% | +$3.94M |
|
|
OPEN
1691
CALL
DELISTED
OPENTABLE,INC COMMON STOCK
OPEN
| $4.87M | 0.01% |
64,100
+29,000
| +83% | +$2.28M |
|
1692
PUT
Waste Management
WM
$91B
| $4.87M | 0.01% |
115,900
+11,900
| +11% | +$499K |
|
|
HMIN
1693
DELISTED
HOMEINNS HOTEL GROUP SPONSORED ADR
HMIN
| $4.86M | 0.01% |
151,840
+128,387
| +547% | +$4.66M |
|
|
GG
1694
PUT
DELISTED
Goldcorp Inc
GG
| $4.85M | 0.01% |
202,100
-96,200
| -32% | -$2.45M |
|
|
ARUN
1695
CALL
DELISTED
ARUBA NETWORKS, INC.
ARUN
| $4.85M | 0.01% |
269,300
+135,300
| +101% | +$2.71M |
|
1696
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
$2.43B
| $4.84M | 0.01% |
105,265
-14,214
| -12% | -$658K |
|
1697
PUT
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
CCEP
$47.9B
| $4.82M | 0.01% |
102,600
+77,100
| +302% | +$3.51M |
|
|
UPL
1698
DELISTED
Ultra Petroleum Corp. Common Stock
UPL
| $4.82M | 0.01% |
185,400
+77,233
| +71% | +$1.84M |
|
|
CB
1699
CALL
DELISTED
CHUBB CORPORATION
CB
| $4.82M | 0.01% |
54,100
-8,600
| -14% | -$753K |
|
1700
PUT
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
ERX
$217M
| $4.79M | 0.01% |
5,260
-760
| -13% | -$629K |
|
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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.