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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
Ross Stores
ROST
$81B
| $63.4M | 0.05% |
748,363
+2,168
| +0.3% | +$176K |
|
302
Illumina
ILMN
$31B
| $63.1M | 0.05% |
232,297
-84,822
| -27% | -$21.6M |
|
303
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$75B
| $62.8M | 0.05% |
416,128
-112,845
| -21% | -$16.5M |
|
304
CALL
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
$933B
| $62.6M | 0.05% |
600,600
-71,100
| -11% | -$7.8M |
|
305
Capital One
COF
$129B
| $62.5M | 0.05% |
679,767
-173,623
| -20% | -$16.4M |
|
306
CALL
Western Digital
WDC
$184B
| $62.2M | 0.05% |
1,062,237
+550,633
| +108% | +$35M |
|
307
PUT
New Oriental
EDU
$9B
| $61.9M | 0.05% |
653,900
+72,000
| +12% | +$6.89M |
|
|
ATHN
308
PUT
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
| $61.7M | 0.05% |
387,500
+384,100
| +11,297% | +$57M |
|
309
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$64B
| $61.6M | 0.05% |
199,801
+31,033
| +18% | +$9.27M |
|
|
WW
310
PUT
DELISTED
WW International
WW
| $61.6M | 0.05% |
609,400
+5,200
| +0.9% | +$409K |
|
311
Kinder Morgan
KMI
$70.5B
| $61.4M | 0.05% |
3,472,643
-1,227,895
| -26% | -$20.1M |
|
312
WEC Energy
WEC
$35.8B
| $60.9M | 0.05% |
941,960
-905,555
| -49% | -$56.3M |
|
313
General Dynamics
GD
$103B
| $60.7M | 0.05% |
325,639
-83,433
| -20% | -$17.1M |
|
314
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$292B
| $60.4M | 0.05% |
802,234
+112,412
| +16% | +$8.61M |
|
315
PUT
Merck
MRK
$321B
| $60.3M | 0.05% |
1,041,083
-595,683
| -36% | -$33.6M |
|
316
Tesla
TSLA
$1.22T
| $60.2M | 0.05% |
2,633,655
-6,007,860
| -70% | -$122M |
|
317
Seagate
STX
$193B
| $60M | 0.05% |
1,062,441
-176,388
| -14% | -$10.2M |
|
318
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
$38.6B
| $59.4M | 0.05% |
1,097,943
-337,672
| -24% | -$17.4M |
|
319
PUT
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$49.4B
| $59.3M | 0.05% |
6,870,000
+2,190,000
| +47% | +$17.9M |
|
320
PUT
Oracle
ORCL
$367B
| $58.2M | 0.05% |
1,320,400
+533,900
| +68% | +$24.6M |
|
321
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP
$43B
| $58.1M | 0.05% |
476,384
+171,353
| +56% | +$20.6M |
|
322
Prudential Financial
PRU
$42.6B
| $57.6M | 0.05% |
615,521
-304,785
| -33% | -$30.8M |
|
323
Kimberly-Clark
KMB
$36.6B
| $56.7M | 0.05% |
537,907
-608,217
| -53% | -$63.2M |
|
324
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.3B
| $56.7M | 0.05% |
258,885
-270,374
| -51% | -$61.1M |
|
325
PUT
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.03T
| $56.5M | 0.05% |
662,700
+245,300
| +59% | +$20.1M |
|
Similar funds
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.