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 |
State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLI
|
+$244M |
| 2 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$143M |
| 3 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
|
+$137M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$109M |
| 5 |
VMW
VMware, Inc
VMW
|
+$103M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.2B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$763M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$618M |
| 4 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$592M |
| 5 |
AABA
Altaba Inc
AABA
|
+$393M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.41% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.88% |
| 3 | Financials | 5.51% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.79% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.06% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
MPLX
MPLX
$58.5B
| $74.2M | 0.06% |
2,173,254
+356,092
| +20% | +$12.4M |
|
252
Public Storage
PSA
$59.3B
| $73.4M | 0.06% |
323,384
-194,379
| -38% | -$40.5M |
|
253
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$76B
| $73.1M | 0.06% |
237,636
-76,609
| -24% | -$25.3M |
|
254
CALL
Emerson Electric
EMR
$83.3B
| $73.1M | 0.06% |
1,056,600
+952,500
| +915% | +$66.9M |
|
255
Deere & Co
DE
$162B
| $73M | 0.06% |
522,371
+26,761
| +5% | +$3.94M |
|
256
United Airlines
UAL
$40.1B
| $72.8M | 0.06% |
1,044,051
+82,869
| +9% | +$5.76M |
|
257
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$18.7B
| $72.6M | 0.06% |
434,655
-1,764,067
| -80% | -$295M |
|
|
XYZ
258
Block Inc
XYZ
$49.2B
| $72.3M | 0.06% |
1,172,756
-125,874
| -10% | -$6.92M |
|
|
CELG
259
CALL
DELISTED
Celgene Corp
CELG
| $72.1M | 0.06% |
908,300
+440,600
| +94% | +$36.6M |
|
|
260
Emerson Electric
EMR
$83.3B
| $72M | 0.06% |
1,041,989
-179,699
| -15% | -$12.6M |
|
261
PUT
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.85T
| $71.4M | 0.06% |
2,943,000
+113,000
| +4% | +$2.77M |
|
262
CALL
TJX Companies
TJX
$176B
| $71.4M | 0.06% |
1,500,000
+1,261,200
| +528% | +$55.4M |
|
263
CME Group
CME
$96.1B
| $71.3M | 0.06% |
435,262
-305,180
| -41% | -$49.8M |
|
264
Automatic Data Processing
ADP
$105B
| $71.3M | 0.06% |
531,785
-83,724
| -14% | -$10.6M |
|
265
Ferrari
RACE
$69.9B
| $71.3M | 0.06% |
527,879
-28,925
| -5% | -$3.8M |
|
|
VR
266
DELISTED
Validus Hold Ltd
VR
| $71M | 0.06% |
1,051,019
+979,287
| +1,365% | +$66.2M |
|
267
Costco
COST
$423B
| $71M | 0.06% |
339,844
-409,663
| -55% | -$80.9M |
|
268
CALL
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.25B
| $69.9M | 0.06% |
2,181,500
-8,002,800
| -79% | -$308M |
|
269
PUT
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
$56.8B
| $69.4M | 0.06% |
2,611,200
-880,900
| -25% | -$24.3M |
|
|
SCHW
270
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$181B
| $69.3M | 0.06% |
1,355,558
-1,193,717
| -47% | -$66.1M |
|
271
Dell
DELL
$262B
| $69.2M | 0.06% |
2,916,820
-1,812,092
| -38% | -$40M |
|
|
WPZ
272
DELISTED
Williams Partners L.P.
WPZ
| $68.5M | 0.06% |
1,687,328
+489,331
| +41% | +$18.6M |
|
273
Equity Residential
EQR
$25.2B
| $68.2M | 0.06% |
1,071,043
+145,824
| +16% | +$9.09M |
|
274
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
$15B
| $67.9M | 0.06% |
635,505
+532,243
| +515% | +$58.1M |
|
275
Western Digital
WDC
$184B
| $67.5M | 0.06% |
1,153,082
+318,403
| +38% | +$20.3M |
|
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Barclays's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Barclays held 7,691 positions worth $116B, down 11% from $131B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 27% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $18.4B in Q2 2018, closing 585 positions and reducing 3,614 holdings. Its most notable exit was Time Warner Inc, an estimated $290M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.4% of assets, down from 8.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in Evergy worth $42M.
- Barclays's largest Q2 2018 buy was Evergy: 747,502 shares worth $42M.
- Barclays added most to State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF in Q2 2018, an estimated $244M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.2B.
- Barclays fully exited Time Warner Inc in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $290M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 27% of its $116B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Barclays opened 402 new positions and closed 585 in Q2 2018.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 11% quarter-over-quarter to $116B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 14 Aug 2018.