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 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$1.09B |
| 3 |
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
|
+$497M |
| 4 |
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
|
+$462M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$423M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
|
+$1.14B |
| 2 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$834M |
| 3 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$438M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$367M |
| 5 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$323M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.52% |
| 2 | Financials | 7.65% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.72% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 5.59% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 5.23% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
226
HDFC Bank
HDB
$121B
| $122M | 0.07% |
3,128,238
+299,246
| +11% | +$11.7M |
|
227
PUT
Comcast
CMCSA
$90B
| $121M | 0.07% |
2,235,700
+1,546,400
| +224% | +$81.7M |
|
228
Paychex
PAYX
$42.7B
| $117M | 0.06% |
1,193,265
-7,537
| -0.6% | -$694K |
|
229
Capital One
COF
$134B
| $117M | 0.06% |
917,484
+123,822
| +16% | +$14.6M |
|
|
EA
230
DELISTED
Electronic Arts
EA
| $117M | 0.06% |
861,864
+121,534
| +16% | +$16.8M |
|
231
Akamai
AKAM
$15.9B
| $117M | 0.06% |
1,144,274
+54,966
| +5% | +$5.68M |
|
|
BBL
232
DELISTED
BHP Group Plc American Depositary Shares (Each representing two Ordinary Shares)
BBL
| $116M | 0.06% |
+2,010,827
| New | +$120M |
|
233
ConocoPhillips
COP
$141B
| $116M | 0.06% |
2,190,559
+759,494
| +53% | +$37.4M |
|
234
Progressive
PGR
$125B
| $115M | 0.06% |
1,202,544
+197,560
| +20% | +$18M |
|
235
Simon Property Group
SPG
$72.3B
| $115M | 0.06% |
1,007,900
-220,046
| -18% | -$23M |
|
236
PUT
NVIDIA
NVDA
$5.42T
| $112M | 0.06% |
8,420,000
-20,952,000
| -71% | -$282M |
|
237
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$136B
| $112M | 0.06% |
302,291
+46,337
| +18% | +$15.9M |
|
238
Zillow
Z
$7.56B
| $111M | 0.06% |
858,165
-245,680
| -22% | -$36.5M |
|
239
Alcon
ALC
$35B
| $111M | 0.06% |
1,581,765
+373,538
| +31% | +$26.4M |
|
240
HCA Healthcare
HCA
$89.5B
| $111M | 0.06% |
587,743
+194,856
| +50% | +$34.4M |
|
241
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$46B
| $111M | 0.06% |
1,425,030
+472,828
| +50% | +$35.3M |
|
|
242
PUT
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
$4.33T
| $110M | 0.06% |
1,068,000
-824,000
| -44% | -$81.3M |
|
|
WBA
243
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $110M | 0.06% |
2,005,811
-65,994
| -3% | -$3.26M |
|
244
Okta
OKTA
$25.8B
| $110M | 0.06% |
498,248
-78,442
| -14% | -$19.7M |
|
245
Travelers Companies
TRV
$80.2B
| $109M | 0.06% |
726,290
+219,760
| +43% | +$32.3M |
|
246
CALL
Netflix
NFLX
$309B
| $107M | 0.06% |
2,042,000
-479,000
| -19% | -$25.4M |
|
247
PUT
Invesco Senior Loan ETF
BKLN
$6.81B
| $106M | 0.06% |
4,800,000
+4,600,000
| +2,300% | +$103M |
|
248
PUT
Broadcom
AVGO
$2.04T
| $106M | 0.06% |
2,290,000
-4,082,000
| -64% | -$189M |
|
249
PUT
PayPal
PYPL
$50.5B
| $106M | 0.06% |
436,200
-61,300
| -12% | -$15.5M |
|
250
CSX Corp
CSX
$93.1B
| $106M | 0.06% |
3,291,123
+105,075
| +3% | +$3.21M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2021, Barclays held 5,437 positions worth $186B, down 1.6% from $189B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 37% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $12.6B in Q1 2021, closing 755 positions and reducing 1,271 holdings. Its most notable exit was Stellantis, an estimated $264M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 9.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in Ferguson worth $253M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2021 buy was Ferguson: 2,109,370 shares worth $253M.
- Barclays added most to Apple in Q1 2021, an estimated $1.24B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2021 reduction was iShares US Real Estate ETF, cutting an estimated $1.14B.
- Barclays fully exited Stellantis in Q1 2021, selling an estimated $264M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 37% of its $186B portfolio in Q1 2021.
- Barclays opened 555 new positions and closed 755 in Q1 2021.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 1.6% quarter-over-quarter to $186B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2021, filed 13 May 2021.