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 |
EVHC
Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc
EVHC
|
+$319M |
| 2 |
GSK
GSK
|
+$230M |
| 3 |
LO
LORILLARD INC COM STK
LO
|
+$192M |
| 4 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$174M |
| 5 |
Mastercard
MA
|
+$160M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$5.08B |
| 2 |
INP
iPath ETNs Linked to the MSCI India Total Return Index
INP
|
+$850M |
| 3 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$781M |
| 4 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$466M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$407M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 7.58% |
| 2 | Technology | 5.48% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.9% |
| 4 | Energy | 3.61% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 3.53% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HIMX
4176
Himax Technologies
HIMX
$2.63B
| $213K | ﹤0.01% |
35,385
+34,489
| +3,849% | +$263K |
|
|
IFN
4177
Aberdeen India Fund
IFN
$507M
| $213K | ﹤0.01% |
7,600
| – | – |
|
4178
Kamada
KMDA
$410M
| $213K | ﹤0.01% |
53,368
-40,528
| -43% | -$174K |
|
4179
PUT
Live Nation Entertainment
LYV
$43B
| $213K | ﹤0.01% |
8,500
-29,700
| -78% | -$749K |
|
4180
CALL
Unisys
UIS
$208M
| $212K | ﹤0.01% |
9,200
-6,200
| -40% | -$151K |
|
4181
ProShares Ultra Russell2000
UWM
$245M
| $212K | ﹤0.01% |
8,816
-15,648
| -64% | -$358K |
|
4182
CALL
DNOW Inc
DNOW
$3.02B
| $211K | ﹤0.01% |
10,050
-13,775
| -58% | -$320K |
|
|
XONE
4183
PUT
DELISTED
The ExOne Company
XONE
| $211K | ﹤0.01% |
16,200
-13,300
| -45% | -$198K |
|
|
COL
4184
PUT
DELISTED
Rockwell Collins
COL
| $211K | ﹤0.01% |
2,200
-1,200
| -35% | -$107K |
|
|
CRESY
4185
Cresud
CRESY
$750M
| $210K | ﹤0.01% |
18,124
+1,379
| +8% | +$14.5K |
|
4186
LG Display
LPL
$3.44B
| $210K | ﹤0.01% |
15,024
| – | – |
|
4187
CALL
ProShares UltraShort Russell2000
TWM
$41.3M
| $210K | ﹤0.01% |
300
-870
| -74% | -$671K |
|
4188
First Majestic Silver
AG
$9.2B
| $209K | ﹤0.01% |
41,811
-34,448
| -45% | -$203K |
|
|
XL
4189
PUT
DELISTED
XL Group Ltd.
XL
| $209K | ﹤0.01% |
5,800
-10,700
| -65% | -$384K |
|
4190
PUT
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
$49.8B
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
1,600
+600
| +60% | +$79K |
|
4191
PUT
AeroVironment
AVAV
$9.75B
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
8,000
-3,800
| -32% | -$100K |
|
4192
CALL
DTE Energy
DTE
$28.5B
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
3,055
+1,762
| +136% | +$127K |
|
4193
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
$15.8B
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
3,538
-3,724
| -51% | -$213K |
|
4194
PUT
Olin
OLN
$2.18B
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
6,500
-8,700
| -57% | -$233K |
|
|
ECOL
4195
DELISTED
US Ecology, Inc.
ECOL
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
4,246
+3,018
| +246% | +$137K |
|
|
AKRX
4196
DELISTED
Akorn Inc
AKRX
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
4,434
-8,475
| -66% | -$385K |
|
4197
CALL
Cal-Maine
CALM
$3.89B
| $207K | ﹤0.01% |
5,300
-2,300
| -30% | -$85K |
|
4198
CALL
Group 1 Automotive
GPI
$3.21B
| $206K | ﹤0.01% |
2,400
-2,400
| -50% | -$197K |
|
|
4199
PUT
Group 1 Automotive
GPI
$3.21B
| $206K | ﹤0.01% |
2,400
-3,200
| -57% | -$263K |
|
4200
Coca-Cola Femsa
KOF
$22.8B
| $206K | ﹤0.01% |
2,600
+778
| +43% | +$65.2K |
|
Similar funds
Barclays's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Barclays held 7,637 positions worth $86.7B, down 17% from $104B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 25% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $19.4B in Q1 2015, closing 488 positions and reducing 4,377 holdings. Its most notable exit was iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019, an estimated $781M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 7.6% of assets, up from 5.7% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in iPath Pure Beta Broad Commodity ETN worth $55.8M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2015 buy was iPath Pure Beta Broad Commodity ETN: 1,861,500 shares worth $55.8M.
- Barclays added most to Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc in Q1 2015, an estimated $319M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $5.08B.
- Barclays fully exited iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019 in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $781M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 25% of its $86.7B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Barclays opened 330 new positions and closed 488 in Q1 2015.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 17% quarter-over-quarter to $86.7B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 14 May 2015.