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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001
Vodafone
VOD
$36.4B
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
54,785
-50,783
| -48% | -$1.58M |
|
|
NFX
2002
PUT
DELISTED
Newfield Exploration
NFX
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
53,100
-695,300
| -93% | -$19.6M |
|
2003
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ALNY
$29B
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
28,236
+15,269
| +118% | +$1.02M |
|
2004
Astronics
ATRO
$3.72B
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
73,115
+53,495
| +273% | +$1.13M |
|
|
MSGN
2005
DELISTED
MSG Networks Inc.
MSGN
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
102,985
+70,575
| +218% | +$1.23M |
|
|
SHOR
2006
DELISTED
ShoreTel, Inc.
SHOR
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
250,200
+149,900
| +149% | +$1.14M |
|
|
CAM
2007
CALL
DELISTED
CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CAM
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
26,100
-367,100
| -93% | -$23.6M |
|
|
FCS
2008
DELISTED
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR INTL INC COMMON
FCS
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
87,369
-2,918
| -3% | -$59.1K |
|
|
HEP
2009
DELISTED
Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
HEP
| $1.74M | ﹤0.01% |
52,867
-7,639
| -13% | -$217K |
|
2010
CALL
Toronto Dominion Bank
TD
$200B
| $1.74M | ﹤0.01% |
40,500
+28,000
| +224% | +$1.08M |
|
|
LPNT
2011
DELISTED
LifePoint Health, Inc.
LPNT
| $1.74M | ﹤0.01% |
25,250
+20,246
| +405% | +$1.35M |
|
|
RWT
2012
Redwood Trust
RWT
$574M
| $1.74M | ﹤0.01% |
133,400
+132,464
| +14,152% | +$1.55M |
|
|
EGN
2013
DELISTED
Energen
EGN
| $1.73M | ﹤0.01% |
48,117
+21,988
| +84% | +$681K |
|
2014
CALL
Ecolab
ECL
$79.7B
| $1.73M | ﹤0.01% |
15,600
+9,400
| +152% | +$999K |
|
2015
PUT
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil
UCO
$428M
| $1.73M | ﹤0.01% |
17,296
+5,094
| +42% | +$552K |
|
2016
IPG Photonics
IPGP
$3.61B
| $1.73M | ﹤0.01% |
18,017
-432
| -2% | -$36.6K |
|
2017
AerCap
AER
$23.5B
| $1.73M | ﹤0.01% |
45,486
-80,679
| -64% | -$2.78M |
|
2018
CALL
BHP
BHP
$230B
| $1.73M | ﹤0.01% |
77,461
-21,411
| -22% | -$453K |
|
|
CXP
2019
DELISTED
COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CXP
| $1.73M | ﹤0.01% |
82,202
-929
| -1% | -$20K |
|
2020
CALL
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.52B
| $1.73M | ﹤0.01% |
22,400
-52,900
| -70% | -$3.84M |
|
2021
CALL
Wayfair
W
$14.1B
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
40,100
+2,400
| +6% | +$99.4K |
|
2022
CALL
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$48.9B
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
11,685
-6,765
| -37% | -$960K |
|
|
BTU
2023
CALL
DELISTED
PEABODY ENERGY CORP COM STK NEW (DE)
BTU
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
859,574
+458,686
| +114% | +$1.7M |
|
2024
Greif
GEF
$4.97B
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
53,649
+49,032
| +1,062% | +$1.35M |
|
2025
CALL
Akamai
AKAM
$16.9B
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
31,200
-33,300
| -52% | -$1.69M |
|
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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.