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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KKD
3351
CALL
DELISTED
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC
KKD
| $847K | ﹤0.01% |
49,800
+25,700
| +107% | +$476K |
|
|
IVC
3352
DELISTED
Invacare Corporation
IVC
| $844K | ﹤0.01% |
44,398
-12,381
| -22% | -$255K |
|
|
BWLD
3353
DELISTED
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
BWLD
| $844K | ﹤0.01% |
5,696
-7,963
| -58% | -$1.13M |
|
|
XXV
3354
DELISTED
IPATH INVERSE S&P 500 VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETN
XXV
| $844K | ﹤0.01% |
22,214
-9,857
| -31% | -$379K |
|
3355
PUT
Teucrium Corn Fund
CORN
$165M
| $843K | ﹤0.01% |
24,800
+12,200
| +97% | +$391K |
|
|
RGC
3356
DELISTED
Regal Entertainment Group
RGC
| $843K | ﹤0.01% |
46,872
-84,730
| -64% | -$1.63M |
|
|
NTI
3357
CALL
DELISTED
NORTHERN TIER ENERGY LP CLASS A
NTI
| $843K | ﹤0.01% |
33,700
+6,700
| +25% | +$170K |
|
|
UPL
3358
PUT
DELISTED
Ultra Petroleum Corp. Common Stock
UPL
| $842K | ﹤0.01% |
32,400
-101,200
| -76% | -$2.42M |
|
3359
First Majestic Silver
AG
$9.07B
| $841K | ﹤0.01% |
93,415
+43,784
| +88% | +$477K |
|
3360
PUT
Kinross Gold
KGC
$32.8B
| $841K | ﹤0.01% |
210,200
-217,300
| -51% | -$1.04M |
|
3361
CALL
Smith & Wesson
SWBI
$637M
| $841K | ﹤0.01% |
78,190
+19,905
| +34% | +$205K |
|
3362
PUT
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
TIP
$14.7B
| $840K | ﹤0.01% |
7,500
| – | – |
|
|
VVUS
3363
DELISTED
Vivus Inc
VVUS
| $840K | ﹤0.01% |
16,804
-2,393
| -12% | -$170K |
|
|
JKS
3364
JinkoSolar
JKS
$891M
| $838K | ﹤0.01% |
31,056
+29,576
| +1,998% | +$938K |
|
|
SGK
3365
DELISTED
SCHAWK INC CL-A
SGK
| $838K | ﹤0.01% |
44,132
+42,515
| +2,629% | +$639K |
|
|
WBMD
3366
CALL
DELISTED
WebMD Health Corp.
WBMD
| $836K | ﹤0.01% |
20,400
-10,100
| -33% | -$455K |
|
|
NES
3367
DELISTED
NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL INC NEW COM STK (DE)
NES
| $836K | ﹤0.01% |
41,739
+7,240
| +21% | +$116K |
|
3368
PUT
Northern Trust
NTRS
$33.9B
| $833K | ﹤0.01% |
12,800
-11,200
| -47% | -$695K |
|
|
DRIV
3369
DELISTED
DIGITAL RIVER INC.
DRIV
| $833K | ﹤0.01% |
48,997
+5,641
| +13% | +$100K |
|
3370
PUT
New Oriental
EDU
$8.98B
| $832K | ﹤0.01% |
28,700
+4,300
| +18% | +$129K |
|
3371
Vince Holding Corp
VNCE
$86.8M
| $832K | ﹤0.01% |
3,200
+3,145
| +5,718% | +$806K |
|
3372
CALL
NetEase
NTES
$84.7B
| $831K | ﹤0.01% |
62,000
-450,500
| -88% | -$6.5M |
|
3373
Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1500 Small-Mid ETF
PRFZ
$2.88B
| $831K | ﹤0.01% |
41,905
+21,255
| +103% | +$412K |
|
3374
PENN Entertainment
PENN
$2.71B
| $830K | ﹤0.01% |
69,184
+50,241
| +265% | +$620K |
|
3375
Guidewire Software
GWRE
$14.2B
| $828K | ﹤0.01% |
16,893
-5,919
| -26% | -$297K |
|
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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.