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 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$1.51B |
| 2 |
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
|
+$985M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$890M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$774M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$736M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CRH
CRH
|
+$673M |
| 2 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$615M |
| 3 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$515M |
| 4 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$451M |
| 5 |
ATVI
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
|
+$417M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 20.95% |
| 2 | Financials | 8.18% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.81% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 7.12% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 6.02% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
226
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$65.2B
| $215M | 0.08% |
785,933
+12,137
| +2% | +$3.34M |
|
227
FedEx
FDX
$73.2B
| $214M | 0.08% |
846,553
+247,602
| +41% | +$62.9M |
|
228
Cognizant
CTSH
$24.9B
| $214M | 0.08% |
2,834,102
+1,264,438
| +81% | +$87.3M |
|
229
CALL
Pinduoduo
PDD
$130B
| $213M | 0.08% |
+1,456,100
| New | +$177M |
|
230
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
$1.01T
| $211M | 0.08% |
483,833
+10,535
| +2% | +$4.31M |
|
|
SPLK
231
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
| $210M | 0.08% |
1,381,364
+143,696
| +12% | +$21.5M |
|
|
232
CALL
Apple
AAPL
$4.52T
| $209M | 0.08% |
+1,085,600
| New | +$200M |
|
233
Baker Hughes
BKR
$61.3B
| $209M | 0.08% |
6,112,931
+3,188,228
| +109% | +$109M |
|
234
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF
KRE
$4.74B
| $207M | 0.08% |
+3,943,900
| New | +$176M |
|
235
Fortinet
FTNT
$120B
| $207M | 0.08% |
3,529,485
+415,256
| +13% | +$23M |
|
236
PUT
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$299B
| $204M | 0.07% |
+1,381,000
| New | +$185M |
|
237
Public Storage
PSA
$60.9B
| $203M | 0.07% |
665,315
+282,975
| +74% | +$75.1M |
|
238
TE Connectivity
TEL
$59.4B
| $202M | 0.07% |
1,438,963
+707,652
| +97% | +$91M |
|
239
Mercado Libre
MELI
$96.3B
| $201M | 0.07% |
127,634
-3,228
| -2% | -$4.57M |
|
240
Zoetis
ZTS
$31.9B
| $199M | 0.07% |
1,010,240
-255,144
| -20% | -$45.2M |
|
241
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.33B
| $197M | 0.07% |
8,215,954
-6,099,343
| -43% | -$155M |
|
242
Boston Scientific
BSX
$71.1B
| $195M | 0.07% |
3,374,723
-798,464
| -19% | -$42.6M |
|
243
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
$73.3B
| $195M | 0.07% |
3,078,885
+520,845
| +20% | +$32.9M |
|
244
Skyworks Solutions
SWKS
$9.22B
| $195M | 0.07% |
1,732,418
+994,808
| +135% | +$97.3M |
|
245
Truist Financial
TFC
$63.4B
| $194M | 0.07% |
5,257,733
-810,696
| -13% | -$25.5M |
|
246
PACCAR
PCAR
$69.5B
| $194M | 0.07% |
1,987,655
+406,189
| +26% | +$36.5M |
|
247
Welltower
WELL
$168B
| $192M | 0.07% |
2,134,594
+767,157
| +56% | +$66.6M |
|
248
Hartford Financial Services
HIG
$38.9B
| $192M | 0.07% |
2,383,702
+1,502,803
| +171% | +$113M |
|
249
Motorola Solutions
MSI
$72.6B
| $191M | 0.07% |
610,257
+237,550
| +64% | +$71.9M |
|
250
Expeditors International
EXPD
$23.7B
| $190M | 0.07% |
1,495,209
+401,524
| +37% | +$47.4M |
|
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Barclays's Q4 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2023, Barclays held 5,469 positions worth $273B, up 70% from $161B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 27% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $85.1B of net new capital in Q4 2023, opening 899 new positions and adding to 2,915 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was AngloGold Ashanti: 9,667,894 shares worth $181M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 21% of assets, down from 27% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was CRH, an estimated $673M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q4 2023 buy was AngloGold Ashanti: 9,667,894 shares worth $181M.
- Barclays added most to Meta Platforms (Facebook) in Q4 2023, an estimated $1.51B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q4 2023 reduction was CRH, cutting an estimated $673M.
- Barclays fully exited Activision Blizzard in Q4 2023, selling an estimated $417M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 27% of its $273B portfolio in Q4 2023.
- Barclays opened 899 new positions and closed 253 in Q4 2023.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 70% quarter-over-quarter to $273B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q4 2023, filed 15 Feb 2024.