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 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$1.09B |
| 3 |
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
|
+$497M |
| 4 |
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
|
+$462M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$423M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
|
+$1.14B |
| 2 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$834M |
| 3 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$438M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$367M |
| 5 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$323M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.52% |
| 2 | Financials | 7.65% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.72% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 5.59% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 5.23% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
Edison International
EIX
$26.4B
| $84.3M | 0.05% |
1,437,810
+1,029,994
| +253% | +$60.5M |
|
302
Vipshop
VIPS
$7.53B
| $83.9M | 0.05% |
2,810,677
+1,942,308
| +224% | +$67M |
|
303
Wayfair
W
$14.6B
| $83.5M | 0.04% |
265,406
-48,533
| -15% | -$14.3M |
|
304
Logitech
LOGI
$15.2B
| $83.4M | 0.04% |
797,988
+624,575
| +360% | +$65.7M |
|
305
Dow Inc
DOW
$21.2B
| $83.3M | 0.04% |
1,302,964
+296,525
| +29% | +$17.7M |
|
306
PUT
Pinduoduo
PDD
$131B
| $82.8M | 0.04% |
618,100
+500,300
| +425% | +$84.5M |
|
307
Biogen
BIIB
$30.7B
| $82.6M | 0.04% |
295,355
-205,329
| -41% | -$55.4M |
|
308
T. Rowe Price
TROW
$24.3B
| $82.5M | 0.04% |
480,883
+102,438
| +27% | +$16.8M |
|
309
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
$37.7B
| $82.2M | 0.04% |
1,365,718
+97,968
| +8% | +$5.65M |
|
310
Mercado Libre
MELI
$92.3B
| $82.2M | 0.04% |
55,819
+17,760
| +47% | +$30.1M |
|
311
PUT
Walt Disney
DIS
$181B
| $82.1M | 0.04% |
445,000
-237,300
| -35% | -$43.8M |
|
312
PUT
Adobe
ADBE
$105B
| $82.1M | 0.04% |
172,700
+120,500
| +231% | +$56.3M |
|
313
Zscaler
ZS
$27.3B
| $81.2M | 0.04% |
473,100
+51,511
| +12% | +$10.2M |
|
314
Qiagen
QGEN
$8.72B
| $81.2M | 0.04% |
1,571,977
-298,980
| -16% | -$16.4M |
|
315
Emerson Electric
EMR
$88.3B
| $81.1M | 0.04% |
899,426
+206,786
| +30% | +$17.8M |
|
316
American International
AIG
$41.3B
| $81M | 0.04% |
1,753,162
+62,736
| +4% | +$2.71M |
|
317
Public Storage
PSA
$61.3B
| $81M | 0.04% |
328,143
+33,608
| +11% | +$7.83M |
|
318
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$126B
| $80.9M | 0.04% |
376,299
-69,698
| -16% | -$15.3M |
|
319
Expeditors International
EXPD
$23.2B
| $80.7M | 0.04% |
749,452
+87,610
| +13% | +$8.43M |
|
|
DISH
320
DELISTED
DISH Network Corp.
DISH
| $80.1M | 0.04% |
2,211,427
+519,005
| +31% | +$17.3M |
|
321
Cognizant
CTSH
$26B
| $79.7M | 0.04% |
1,020,109
+283,207
| +38% | +$21.9M |
|
|
322
CALL
Walt Disney
DIS
$181B
| $79.4M | 0.04% |
430,200
-667,997
| -61% | -$123M |
|
323
PUT
TSMC
TSM
$2.18T
| $79.1M | 0.04% |
669,000
+386,800
| +137% | +$47.9M |
|
324
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$27.4B
| $78.4M | 0.04% |
2,413,280
+1,254,601
| +108% | +$42.7M |
|
|
325
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$41.7B
| $78.2M | 0.04% |
577,301
-5,753,709
| -91% | -$834M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2021, Barclays held 5,437 positions worth $186B, down 1.6% from $189B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 37% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $12.6B in Q1 2021, closing 755 positions and reducing 1,271 holdings. Its most notable exit was Stellantis, an estimated $264M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 9.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in Ferguson worth $253M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2021 buy was Ferguson: 2,109,370 shares worth $253M.
- Barclays added most to Apple in Q1 2021, an estimated $1.24B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2021 reduction was iShares US Real Estate ETF, cutting an estimated $1.14B.
- Barclays fully exited Stellantis in Q1 2021, selling an estimated $264M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 37% of its $186B portfolio in Q1 2021.
- Barclays opened 555 new positions and closed 755 in Q1 2021.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 1.6% quarter-over-quarter to $186B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2021, filed 13 May 2021.