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 |
KLA
KLAC
|
+$355M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$304M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$267M |
| 4 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$239M |
| 5 |
Visa
V
|
+$229M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$388M |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$370M |
| 3 |
PCP
PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP
PCP
|
+$295M |
| 4 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$234M |
| 5 |
IBM
IBM
|
+$210M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 5.55% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.29% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.23% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.53% |
| 5 | Energy | 2.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4001
CALL
Infosys
INFY
$51.2B
| $143K | ﹤0.01% |
15,000
-28,000
| -65% | -$244K |
|
4002
PUT
ProShares Ultra Russell2000
UWM
$245M
| $143K | ﹤0.01% |
7,600
-10,400
| -58% | -$173K |
|
|
FRAN
4003
PUT
DELISTED
Francesca's Holdings Corporation
FRAN
| $143K | ﹤0.01% |
625
-525
| -46% | -$113K |
|
4004
CALL
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
$32.7B
| $142K | ﹤0.01% |
1,200
-1,300
| -52% | -$149K |
|
4005
PUT
Oceaneering
OII
$5.07B
| $142K | ﹤0.01% |
4,300
+4,000
| +1,333% | +$125K |
|
4006
Synaptics
SYNA
$4.15B
| $142K | ﹤0.01% |
1,786
-14,970
| -89% | -$1.14M |
|
4007
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
VAC
$4B
| $142K | ﹤0.01% |
2,122
-1,197
| -36% | -$67.7K |
|
4008
PUT
VirnetX Holding Corp
VHC
$61.9M
| $142K | ﹤0.01% |
1,780
-3,275
| -65% | -$303K |
|
|
FOE
4009
DELISTED
Ferro Corporation
FOE
| $142K | ﹤0.01% |
12,893
+10,961
| +567% | +$110K |
|
4010
PUT
Euronet Worldwide
EEFT
$2.66B
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
1,900
-1,100
| -37% | -$77.7K |
|
4011
CALL
Live Nation Entertainment
LYV
$43B
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
6,400
-30,900
| -83% | -$675K |
|
4012
PUT
O-I Glass
OI
$1.1B
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
9,400
+8,400
| +840% | +$120K |
|
|
ISEE
4013
DELISTED
IVERIC bio, Inc. Common Stock
ISEE
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
3,351
+2,678
| +398% | +$136K |
|
4014
PUT
Ameren
AEE
$29.9B
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
2,800
+2,300
| +460% | +$106K |
|
4015
8x8 Inc
EGHT
$308M
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
+14,036
| New | +$154K |
|
4016
PUT
Ericsson
ERIC
$32.9B
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
14,000
-67,200
| -83% | -$619K |
|
4017
KBR
KBR
$4.78B
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
9,355
+4,336
| +86% | +$61.3K |
|
4018
PUT
Principal Financial Group
PFG
$24.2B
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
3,600
-500
| -12% | -$19.2K |
|
4019
RCI Hospitality Holdings
RICK
$210M
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
17,464
+17,380
| +20,690% | +$152K |
|
4020
PUT
Snap-on
SNA
$21.4B
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
900
+200
| +29% | +$30.6K |
|
|
CEO
4021
PUT
DELISTED
CNOOC Limited
CEO
| $140K | ﹤0.01% |
1,200
-600
| -33% | -$62.6K |
|
4022
PUT
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X ETF
DRN
$42.5M
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
6,400
+6,000
| +1,500% | +$104K |
|
|
UTEK
4023
PUT
DELISTED
Ultratech Inc.
UTEK
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
6,600
| – | – |
|
|
DCH
4024
PUT
Dauch Corp
DCH
$1.63B
| $138K | ﹤0.01% |
9,200
-44,000
| -83% | -$634K |
|
4025
CALL
Cheesecake Factory
CAKE
$5.62B
| $138K | ﹤0.01% |
2,600
+1,100
| +73% | +$54.5K |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Barclays held 6,944 positions worth $65.6B, down 20% from $82.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 29% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $15.2B in Q1 2016, closing 588 positions and reducing 2,924 holdings. Its most notable exit was PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP, an estimated $295M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 5.5% of assets, up from 4.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF worth $26M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2016 buy was State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF: 650,000 shares worth $26M.
- Barclays added most to KLA in Q1 2016, an estimated $355M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $388M.
- Barclays fully exited PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $295M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 29% of its $65.6B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Barclays opened 766 new positions and closed 588 in Q1 2016.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 20% quarter-over-quarter to $65.6B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 16 May 2016.