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 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$637M |
| 2 |
Weyerhaeuser
WY
|
+$340M |
| 3 |
IQVIA
IQV
|
+$132M |
| 4 |
Halliburton
HAL
|
+$123M |
| 5 |
Dover
DOV
|
+$112M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$3.68B |
| 2 |
State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLY
|
+$708M |
| 3 |
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
|
+$460M |
| 4 |
RAI
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
|
+$293M |
| 5 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$246M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 6.22% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.12% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.53% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.09% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 3.16% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
326
CALL
Verizon
VZ
$193B
| $45.5M | 0.05% |
919,000
+394,200
| +75% | +$18.5M |
|
327
CALL
Costco
COST
$423B
| $45.4M | 0.05% |
276,600
-269,900
| -49% | -$42.4M |
|
328
FedEx
FDX
$73B
| $45.2M | 0.05% |
200,327
-211,236
| -51% | -$45M |
|
329
CALL
Teck Resources
TECK
$30.7B
| $45.1M | 0.05% |
2,137,000
+1,687,100
| +375% | +$36.7M |
|
330
Check Point Software Technologies
CHKP
$13.1B
| $44.9M | 0.05% |
393,712
+153,637
| +64% | +$16.9M |
|
331
PUT
Salesforce
CRM
$148B
| $44.8M | 0.05% |
479,600
+64,100
| +15% | +$5.9M |
|
332
CALL
SLB Ltd
SLB
$72.6B
| $44.6M | 0.05% |
639,526
+277,800
| +77% | +$18.4M |
|
|
ALXN
333
PUT
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $44.6M | 0.05% |
317,700
-132,500
| -29% | -$18M |
|
334
PUT
Baidu
BIDU
$36.5B
| $44.5M | 0.05% |
179,800
-262,000
| -59% | -$57.2M |
|
335
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.5B
| $44.5M | 0.05% |
449,524
+77,986
| +21% | +$7.02M |
|
336
Marriott International
MAR
$99B
| $44.5M | 0.05% |
403,364
+85,471
| +27% | +$8.81M |
|
337
CALL
Goldman Sachs
GS
$302B
| $44.4M | 0.05% |
187,300
-53,800
| -22% | -$12.1M |
|
|
AGN
338
CALL
DELISTED
Allergan plc
AGN
| $44.4M | 0.05% |
216,600
+138,700
| +178% | +$32.3M |
|
339
PUT
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
$791B
| $44.3M | 0.05% |
3,476,600
-518,300
| -13% | -$6.76M |
|
340
CALL
General Motors
GM
$80B
| $43.9M | 0.05% |
1,088,000
+268,300
| +33% | +$9.8M |
|
341
Electronic Arts
EA
$52.9B
| $43.9M | 0.05% |
371,961
-61,687
| -14% | -$7.15M |
|
342
Travelers Companies
TRV
$78.4B
| $43.8M | 0.05% |
357,627
+123,773
| +53% | +$15.5M |
|
343
CME Group
CME
$96.1B
| $43.8M | 0.05% |
322,784
+100,711
| +45% | +$12.7M |
|
|
344
PUT
Halliburton
HAL
$26.4B
| $43.4M | 0.04% |
943,700
-684,400
| -42% | -$28.7M |
|
345
Crown Castle
CCI
$33.4B
| $43.2M | 0.04% |
432,183
+291,746
| +208% | +$29.8M |
|
346
PUT
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
$39.2B
| $43.1M | 0.04% |
1,259,400
-851,400
| -40% | -$27.7M |
|
347
PUT
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$265B
| $43.1M | 0.04% |
1,792,800
+73,800
| +4% | +$1.68M |
|
|
PPL
348
PPL Corp
PPL
$26.8B
| $42.9M | 0.04% |
1,130,968
-870,354
| -43% | -$33.7M |
|
349
CALL
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.85T
| $42.9M | 0.04% |
1,769,000
-466,000
| -21% | -$11.5M |
|
350
PUT
Boeing
BA
$175B
| $42.8M | 0.04% |
168,500
+49,100
| +41% | +$11.4M |
|
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Barclays's Q3 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2017, Barclays held 7,380 positions worth $97.1B, up 4% from $93.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 29% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q3 2017 filing shows 424 new, 3,249 increased, 2,816 reduced and 405 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Crown Castle International Corp. 6.875% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A: 39,656 shares worth $42.4M. The largest sale was Invesco QQQ Trust, an estimated $3.68B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 6.2% of assets, up from 6.1% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Barclays's largest Q3 2017 buy was Crown Castle International Corp. 6.875% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A: 39,656 shares worth $42.4M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q3 2017, an estimated $637M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q3 2017 reduction was Invesco QQQ Trust, cutting an estimated $3.68B.
- Barclays fully exited Reynolds American Inc in Q3 2017, selling an estimated $293M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 29% of its $97.1B portfolio in Q3 2017.
- Barclays opened 424 new positions and closed 405 in Q3 2017.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 4% quarter-over-quarter to $97.1B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q3 2017, filed 14 Nov 2017.