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 |
Phillips 66
PSX
|
+$637M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$506M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$438M |
| 4 |
State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF
XRT
|
+$277M |
| 5 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$215M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CPN
Calpine Corporation
CPN
|
+$298M |
| 2 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$235M |
| 3 |
CVA
Covanta Holding Corporation
CVA
|
+$188M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$180M |
| 5 |
BRCM
BROADCOM CORP CL-A
BRCM
|
+$157M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 4.89% |
| 2 | Energy | 4.68% |
| 3 | Technology | 4.17% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.74% |
| 5 | Financials | 3.33% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26
IBM
IBM
$214B
| $389M | 0.41% |
2,249,086
-190,229
| -8% | -$34.2M |
|
27
ExxonMobil
XOM
$634B
| $389M | 0.41% |
3,885,359
-472,521
| -11% | -$47.7M |
|
28
PUT
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.13B
| $386M | 0.41% |
8,222,000
+760,400
| +10% | +$36.4M |
|
29
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.76B
| $383M | 0.4% |
5,392,952
+2,980,749
| +124% | +$210M |
|
|
PARA
30
CALL
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $374M | 0.4% |
6,038,800
+5,641,000
| +1,418% | +$336M |
|
31
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$43.1B
| $364M | 0.38% |
3,219,955
-100,726
| -3% | -$11.2M |
|
|
32
Comcast
CMCSA
$85.8B
| $353M | 0.37% |
13,328,460
+8,384,740
| +170% | +$215M |
|
33
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.92T
| $352M | 0.37% |
8,580,569
-1,562,789
| -15% | -$63.2M |
|
34
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.51T
| $350M | 0.37% |
5,222,872
-212,862
| -4% | -$13.1M |
|
35
PUT
Tesla
TSLA
$1.21T
| $347M | 0.37% |
21,718,500
+847,500
| +4% | +$11.8M |
|
36
PUT
Bausch Health
BHC
$1.69B
| $344M | 0.36% |
2,731,900
+1,391,600
| +104% | +$178M |
|
37
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.07T
| $328M | 0.35% |
11,357,055
-1,380,309
| -11% | -$37.5M |
|
38
CALL
Walt Disney
DIS
$172B
| $323M | 0.34% |
3,803,400
+855,800
| +29% | +$69.9M |
|
39
Pfizer
PFE
$144B
| $319M | 0.34% |
11,610,674
+480,940
| +4% | +$13.7M |
|
40
CALL
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
$76.8B
| $297M | 0.31% |
4,363,300
+3,126,000
| +253% | +$214M |
|
41
T-Mobile US
TMUS
$196B
| $290M | 0.31% |
8,785,178
-178,530
| -2% | -$5.77M |
|
|
TWC
42
DELISTED
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
| $285M | 0.3% |
1,939,715
-107,198
| -5% | -$15M |
|
43
GE Aerospace
GE
$377B
| $266M | 0.28% |
2,134,648
-531,802
| -20% | -$67.6M |
|
|
44
PUT
Walt Disney
DIS
$172B
| $265M | 0.28% |
3,112,200
+891,100
| +40% | +$72.8M |
|
|
45
Walt Disney
DIS
$172B
| $262M | 0.28% |
3,087,619
-1,157,063
| -27% | -$94.5M |
|
|
46
PUT
Gilead Sciences
GILD
$167B
| $260M | 0.28% |
3,171,500
-412,400
| -12% | -$32.1M |
|
|
COV
47
DELISTED
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
| $253M | 0.27% |
2,810,438
+1,926,568
| +218% | +$144M |
|
48
Simon Property Group
SPG
$76.8B
| $242M | 0.26% |
1,455,381
-697,535
| -32% | -$114M |
|
49
Intel
INTC
$435B
| $236M | 0.25% |
7,881,469
-1,200,008
| -13% | -$32.9M |
|
|
VXX
50
PUT
DELISTED
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
| $235M | 0.25% |
525,452
-88,284
| -14% | -$51.4M |
|
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Barclays's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2014, Barclays held 8,150 positions worth $94.6B, up 7.1% from $88.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 26% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q2 2014 filing shows 480 new, 3,032 increased, 3,756 reduced and 467 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Blackstone Mortgage Trust: 1,000,000 shares worth $29M. The largest sale was Calpine Corporation, an estimated $298M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 4.9% of assets, down from 5.8% a quarter earlier, followed by Energy and Technology.
- Barclays's largest Q2 2014 buy was Blackstone Mortgage Trust: 1,000,000 shares worth $29M.
- Barclays added most to Phillips 66 in Q2 2014, an estimated $637M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Calpine Corporation, cutting an estimated $298M.
- Barclays fully exited BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $91.7M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 26% of its $94.6B portfolio in Q2 2014.
- Barclays opened 480 new positions and closed 467 in Q2 2014.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 7.1% quarter-over-quarter to $94.6B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 14 Aug 2014.