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 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$809M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$499M |
| 4 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$433M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$320M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$486M |
| 2 |
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
|
+$464M |
| 3 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$412M |
| 4 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$336M |
| 5 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$285M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 8.57% |
| 2 | Financials | 6.64% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 6.11% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.03% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.44% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MDR
3101
DELISTED
McDermott International
MDR
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
58,173
+30,290
| +109% | +$692K |
|
|
LJPC
3102
CALL
DELISTED
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
LJPC
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
+35,700
| New | +$1.15M |
|
3103
iShares MSCI Canada ETF
EWC
$6.26B
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
38,519
+7,644
| +25% | +$219K |
|
3104
CALL
Zoetis
ZTS
$32.4B
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
12,700
-221,800
| -95% | -$17.5M |
|
|
SYKE
3105
DELISTED
SYKES Enterprises Inc
SYKE
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
36,630
+13,830
| +61% | +$420K |
|
3106
Acco Brands
ACCO
$407M
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
84,404
+15,697
| +23% | +$197K |
|
3107
AMN Healthcare
AMN
$1.19B
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
18,640
+8,137
| +77% | +$442K |
|
|
CRC
3108
CALL
DELISTED
California Resources Corporation
CRC
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
61,600
-35,500
| -37% | -$666K |
|
3109
CALL
Ventas
VTR
$47.3B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
21,300
+300
| +1% | +$15.7K |
|
|
CY
3110
CALL
DELISTED
Cypress Semiconductor
CY
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
62,200
-205,200
| -77% | -$3.52M |
|
3111
CALL
Deckers Outdoor
DECK
$13.3B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
70,200
-18,600
| -21% | -$279K |
|
3112
CALL
NOV
NOV
$7.09B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
28,600
-150,600
| -84% | -$5.52M |
|
3113
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
IWF
$127B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
30,896
+6,400
| +26% | +$224K |
|
3114
Smith & Wesson
SWBI
$651M
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
132,532
-76,195
| -37% | -$642K |
|
|
FCB
3115
DELISTED
FCB Financial Holdings, Inc.
FCB
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
20,569
+1,143
| +6% | +$62.5K |
|
3116
Prosperity Bancshares
PB
$8.88B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
14,464
-32,284
| -69% | -$2.42M |
|
3117
CALL
Wabtec
WAB
$49.9B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
12,900
+9,400
| +269% | +$757K |
|
3118
CALL
Liberty Global Class A
LBTYA
$3.68B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
33,400
-15,400
| -32% | -$532K |
|
3119
CNA Financial
CNA
$14.2B
| $1.04M | ﹤0.01% |
21,159
-1,636
| -7% | -$85.6K |
|
|
NVRO
3120
DELISTED
NEVRO CORP.
NVRO
| $1.04M | ﹤0.01% |
12,063
-10,242
| -46% | -$827K |
|
|
BBBY
3121
PUT
Bed Bath & Beyond
BBBY
$429M
| $1.04M | ﹤0.01% |
38,333
-17,037
| -31% | -$799K |
|
|
BFS
3122
Saul Centers
BFS
$829M
| $1.04M | ﹤0.01% |
20,390
+591
| +3% | +$31.4K |
|
3123
Southwest Gas
SWX
$6.69B
| $1.04M | ﹤0.01% |
15,368
+6,075
| +65% | +$432K |
|
|
SCG
3124
CALL
DELISTED
Scana
SCG
| $1.04M | ﹤0.01% |
27,700
| – | – |
|
|
FIT
3125
DELISTED
Fitbit, Inc. Class A common stock
FIT
| $1.04M | ﹤0.01% |
203,791
-5,142
| -2% | -$27.4K |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Barclays held 7,683 positions worth $131B, up 6.9% from $122B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 25% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $8.37B of net new capital in Q1 2018, opening 561 new positions and adding to 3,709 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Invesco KBW Bank ETF: 755,000 shares worth $41.5M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 8.6% of assets, up from 7.1% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF, an estimated $486M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2018 buy was Invesco KBW Bank ETF: 755,000 shares worth $41.5M.
- Barclays added most to iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019 in Q1 2018, an estimated $809M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF, cutting an estimated $486M.
- Barclays fully exited Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc Common Class A in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $53.4M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 25% of its $131B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Barclays opened 561 new positions and closed 395 in Q1 2018.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 6.9% quarter-over-quarter to $131B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 15 May 2018.