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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201
ServiceNow
NOW
$121B
| $123M | 0.08% |
2,420,640
+409,030
| +20% | +$22.2M |
|
202
AutoZone
AZO
$50.1B
| $123M | 0.08% |
113,082
+10,957
| +11% | +$12.3M |
|
203
Biogen
BIIB
$30.5B
| $122M | 0.08% |
524,801
+14,557
| +3% | +$3.39M |
|
204
American Express
AXP
$231B
| $122M | 0.08% |
1,032,910
-549,765
| -35% | -$67.4M |
|
205
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
SMH
$71.8B
| $121M | 0.08% |
2,033,676
-503,230
| -20% | -$29.1M |
|
206
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEF
$47.2B
| $120M | 0.08% |
1,069,075
+103,051
| +11% | +$11.5M |
|
207
American International
AIG
$42.4B
| $119M | 0.07% |
2,140,209
-308,811
| -13% | -$17.1M |
|
208
EOG Resources
EOG
$71.4B
| $118M | 0.07% |
1,592,805
+241,630
| +18% | +$19.6M |
|
209
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$132B
| $117M | 0.07% |
650,745
+127,131
| +24% | +$22M |
|
210
State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF
KRE
$4.65B
| $117M | 0.07% |
2,211,691
+336,899
| +18% | +$17.6M |
|
|
WBA
211
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $117M | 0.07% |
2,109,633
-1,868,236
| -47% | -$100M |
|
212
PUT
Walt Disney
DIS
$181B
| $117M | 0.07% |
895,305
+264,318
| +42% | +$36.5M |
|
213
Ross Stores
ROST
$81.6B
| $116M | 0.07% |
1,057,571
-224,551
| -18% | -$23.7M |
|
214
Target
TGT
$66.8B
| $115M | 0.07% |
1,076,015
-90,031
| -8% | -$8.56M |
|
215
Akamai
AKAM
$17.2B
| $114M | 0.07% |
1,250,652
+921,022
| +279% | +$79.9M |
|
|
216
PUT
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.36T
| $114M | 0.07% |
1,872,000
+12,000
| +0.6% | +$710K |
|
217
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
IWF
$127B
| $113M | 0.07% |
2,841,292
+1,632,688
| +135% | +$65.5M |
|
218
PUT
Micron Technology
MU
$996B
| $113M | 0.07% |
2,640,700
-2,232,800
| -46% | -$101M |
|
219
IQVIA
IQV
$38.3B
| $113M | 0.07% |
757,132
+520,280
| +220% | +$81M |
|
220
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$58.4B
| $113M | 0.07% |
1,033,415
-102,561
| -9% | -$10.5M |
|
221
State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF
XRT
$323M
| $113M | 0.07% |
2,652,430
+822,997
| +45% | +$34.1M |
|
222
Dow Inc
DOW
$21.9B
| $112M | 0.07% |
2,356,674
-224,200
| -9% | -$10.5M |
|
223
United Parcel Service
UPS
$87.8B
| $112M | 0.07% |
935,832
-424,706
| -31% | -$48.6M |
|
224
SLB Ltd
SLB
$76.5B
| $111M | 0.07% |
3,245,499
+359,129
| +12% | +$13.1M |
|
225
CALL
Intel
INTC
$503B
| $110M | 0.07% |
2,140,400
+7,500
| +0.4% | +$369K |
|
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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.