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 SPDR S&P Retail ETF
XRT
|
+$391M |
| 2 |
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
|
+$370M |
| 3 |
CPN
Calpine Corporation
CPN
|
+$359M |
| 4 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$269M |
| 5 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$242M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$3.08B |
| 2 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$425M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$329M |
| 4 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$237M |
| 5 |
Vodafone
VOD
|
+$217M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 5.8% |
| 2 | Technology | 4.73% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.42% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.81% |
| 5 | Real Estate | 3.67% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AUY
3026
CALL
DELISTED
Yamana Gold, Inc.
AUY
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
144,300
-56,000
| -28% | -$541K |
|
3027
iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF
EWH
$1.23B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
60,661
+1,186
| +2% | +$23.4K |
|
3028
CALL
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500
SPXU
$384M
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
51
-24
| -32% | -$583K |
|
|
NAV
3029
PUT
DELISTED
Navistar International
NAV
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
34,900
-228,900
| -87% | -$8.1M |
|
|
ASNA
3030
CALL
DELISTED
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
ASNA
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
3,390
+2,220
| +190% | +$844K |
|
|
JIVE
3031
CALL
DELISTED
Jive Software, Inc.
JIVE
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
144,000
+5,900
| +4% | +$52.9K |
|
|
DYAX
3032
CALL
DELISTED
DYAX CORPORATION
DYAX
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
+144,000
| New | +$1.31M |
|
|
AKS
3033
DELISTED
AK Steel Holding Corp
AKS
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
164,214
-1,105,344
| -87% | -$7.49M |
|
3034
Cal-Maine
CALM
$3.85B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
36,918
+22,392
| +154% | +$612K |
|
3035
PUT
ProShares Ultra Financials
UYG
$851M
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
56,400
-67,800
| -55% | -$1.32M |
|
3036
HDFC Bank
HDB
$120B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
111,824
-124,208
| -53% | -$1.08M |
|
3037
PUT
ProShares Ultra Real Estate
URE
$58.1M
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
29,000
+17,000
| +142% | +$639K |
|
3038
PUT
Vail Resorts
MTN
$5.21B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
16,600
+14,000
| +538% | +$993K |
|
|
RDC
3039
CALL
DELISTED
Rowan Companies Plc
RDC
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
34,700
-14,700
| -30% | -$480K |
|
|
TEP
3040
DELISTED
Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP
TEP
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
31,762
-512
| -2% | -$14.9K |
|
|
LGF
3041
PUT
DELISTED
Lions Gate Entertainment
LGF
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
43,900
-24,300
| -36% | -$745K |
|
3042
Benchmark Electronics
BHE
$2.92B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
51,813
-40,424
| -44% | -$943K |
|
3043
PUT
Liberty Global Class C
LBTYK
$3.41B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
35,229
+21,842
| +163% | +$730K |
|
3044
PUT
TechnipFMC
FTI
$29.1B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
29,434
+9,005
| +44% | +$341K |
|
3045
Telus
TU
$15.1B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
65,058
-38,784
| -37% | -$669K |
|
3046
CALL
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
IJH
$127B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
41,500
+3,500
| +9% | +$94.2K |
|
|
ACAS
3047
CALL
DELISTED
American Capital Ltd
ACAS
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
75,600
-40,200
| -35% | -$620K |
|
3048
iShares Europe ETF
IEV
$1.7B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
23,643
+18,210
| +335% | +$859K |
|
3049
iShares MSCI Spain ETF
EWP
$2.2B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
+28,300
| New | +$1.11M |
|
3050
CALL
NewMarket
NEU
$8.37B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
2,900
+100
| +4% | +$35.5K |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2014, Barclays held 8,036 positions worth $88.3B, down 9.5% from $97.6B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 22% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $11.2B in Q1 2014, closing 382 positions and reducing 4,029 holdings. Its most notable exit was LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM STK (DE), an estimated $136M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 5.8% of assets, up from 5.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in LIN MEDIA LLC CLASS A COM worth $23.4M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2014 buy was LIN MEDIA LLC CLASS A COM: 898,200 shares worth $23.4M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF in Q1 2014, an estimated $391M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2014 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $3.08B.
- Barclays fully exited LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM STK (DE) in Q1 2014, selling an estimated $136M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 22% of its $88.3B portfolio in Q1 2014.
- Barclays opened 459 new positions and closed 382 in Q1 2014.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 9.5% quarter-over-quarter to $88.3B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2014, filed 15 May 2014.