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 |
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
|
+$1.12B |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$606M |
| 3 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$542M |
| 4 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$409M |
| 5 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$302M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Visa
V
|
+$2.23B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$1.41B |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.26B |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
ACWI
|
+$935M |
| 5 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$669M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 9.63% |
| 2 | Financials | 5.94% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 5% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 4.96% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 4.23% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
226
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
$80.2B
| $126M | 0.07% |
1,724,029
+52,316
| +3% | +$3.58M |
|
227
PUT
iShares Silver Trust
SLV
$30.7B
| $126M | 0.07% |
5,117,100
-66,800
| -1% | -$1.52M |
|
228
Caterpillar
CAT
$387B
| $124M | 0.07% |
681,142
-170,409
| -20% | -$28.9M |
|
229
CALL
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
$147M
| $124M | 0.07% |
115,066
+51,271
| +80% | +$66.6M |
|
230
PUT
Walt Disney
DIS
$181B
| $124M | 0.07% |
682,300
-292,500
| -30% | -$42M |
|
231
IDEX
IEX
$17.3B
| $123M | 0.07% |
619,513
+26,671
| +4% | +$5.07M |
|
232
Biogen
BIIB
$30.7B
| $123M | 0.06% |
500,684
+81,422
| +19% | +$21M |
|
|
FISV
233
Fiserv Inc
FISV
$27.9B
| $122M | 0.06% |
1,069,789
-2,520,846
| -70% | -$272M |
|
234
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$125B
| $122M | 0.06% |
757,832
-320,270
| -30% | -$52M |
|
235
Ferrari
RACE
$72.5B
| $121M | 0.06% |
527,793
+170,747
| +48% | +$34.8M |
|
236
PUT
Snap
SNAP
$9.01B
| $120M | 0.06% |
2,402,200
+1,731,500
| +258% | +$71.9M |
|
237
Elevance Health
ELV
$85.5B
| $120M | 0.06% |
373,451
+58,659
| +19% | +$18M |
|
238
CALL
Micron Technology
MU
$991B
| $120M | 0.06% |
1,592,700
+129,400
| +9% | +$7.8M |
|
239
PUT
PayPal
PYPL
$50.5B
| $117M | 0.06% |
497,500
+62,400
| +14% | +$12.9M |
|
240
United Parcel Service
UPS
$88.9B
| $115M | 0.06% |
683,899
-104,889
| -13% | -$17.7M |
|
241
Akamai
AKAM
$15.9B
| $114M | 0.06% |
1,089,308
+47,145
| +5% | +$4.93M |
|
242
Zoom
ZM
$30.6B
| $114M | 0.06% |
336,837
+47,286
| +16% | +$21.1M |
|
243
Automatic Data Processing
ADP
$108B
| $113M | 0.06% |
641,533
-354,406
| -36% | -$58.2M |
|
|
244
PUT
Micron Technology
MU
$991B
| $113M | 0.06% |
1,502,000
-50,000
| -3% | -$3.02M |
|
245
PUT
UnitedHealth
UNH
$370B
| $112M | 0.06% |
320,000
+225,500
| +239% | +$75.6M |
|
246
Paychex
PAYX
$42.7B
| $112M | 0.06% |
1,200,802
+90,014
| +8% | +$7.99M |
|
247
TJX Companies
TJX
$178B
| $112M | 0.06% |
1,635,856
+270,443
| +20% | +$16.4M |
|
248
CALL
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.31B
| $111M | 0.06% |
2,397,300
-3,049,800
| -56% | -$139M |
|
249
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$134B
| $110M | 0.06% |
402,474
+74,721
| +23% | +$18.6M |
|
|
NLSN
250
DELISTED
Nielsen Holdings plc
NLSN
| $109M | 0.06% |
5,221,217
-195,348
| -4% | -$3.17M |
|
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Barclays's Q4 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2020, Barclays held 5,338 positions worth $189B, up 12% from $168B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 35% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q4 2020 filing shows 130 new, 1,373 increased, 2,436 reduced and 454 closed positions. Its largest new stake was FTAI Aviation: 2,107,800 shares worth $42.2M. The largest sale was Visa, an estimated $2.23B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 9.6% of assets, up from 8.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
- Barclays's largest Q4 2020 buy was FTAI Aviation: 2,107,800 shares worth $42.2M.
- Barclays added most to iShares US Real Estate ETF in Q4 2020, an estimated $1.12B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q4 2020 reduction was Visa, cutting an estimated $2.23B.
- Barclays fully exited Noble Energy, Inc. in Q4 2020, selling an estimated $167M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 35% of its $189B portfolio in Q4 2020.
- Barclays opened 130 new positions and closed 454 in Q4 2020.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 12% quarter-over-quarter to $189B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q4 2020, filed 11 Feb 2021.