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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
476
CALL
PepsiCo
PEP
$191B
| $31.9M | 0.03% |
286,300
+77,400
| +37% | +$8.94M |
|
477
ConocoPhillips
COP
$145B
| $31.9M | 0.03% |
637,366
+82,007
| +15% | +$3.68M |
|
478
CALL
Comcast
CMCSA
$84B
| $31.9M | 0.03% |
828,400
+182,500
| +28% | +$7.19M |
|
479
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
$4.61B
| $31.8M | 0.03% |
668,753
+305,967
| +84% | +$14M |
|
480
PUT
Vale
VALE
$63.8B
| $31.8M | 0.03% |
3,155,200
-209,600
| -6% | -$2.11M |
|
481
Essent Group
ESNT
$6.12B
| $31.6M | 0.03% |
779,728
+736,962
| +1,723% | +$28.5M |
|
|
BPL
482
DELISTED
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
| $31.6M | 0.03% |
553,653
+96,917
| +21% | +$5.76M |
|
483
Cirrus Logic
CRUS
$6.65B
| $31.3M | 0.03% |
586,500
+364,421
| +164% | +$21.3M |
|
484
Northern Trust
NTRS
$22.4B
| $31.2M | 0.03% |
338,960
+256,127
| +309% | +$23.1M |
|
485
PUT
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
$115B
| $31.1M | 0.03% |
1,052,400
-4,157,400
| -80% | -$120M |
|
486
AvalonBay Communities
AVB
$26.8B
| $31M | 0.03% |
173,992
-334,966
| -66% | -$62.8M |
|
487
Estee Lauder
EL
$30.7B
| $31M | 0.03% |
287,848
+37,478
| +15% | +$3.85M |
|
488
Bread Financial
BFH
$4.47B
| $30.8M | 0.03% |
174,136
-147,800
| -46% | -$27.4M |
|
489
TSMC
TSM
$2.09T
| $30.7M | 0.03% |
818,609
+515,609
| +170% | +$18.8M |
|
490
CALL
Visa
V
$684B
| $30.7M | 0.03% |
291,800
+119,600
| +69% | +$12.1M |
|
491
Autodesk
ADSK
$49.6B
| $30.7M | 0.03% |
273,543
+8,733
| +3% | +$963K |
|
492
Extra Space Storage
EXR
$31.3B
| $30.7M | 0.03% |
383,837
+75,467
| +24% | +$5.87M |
|
493
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.7B
| $30.5M | 0.03% |
327,649
+9,857
| +3% | +$871K |
|
494
iShares US Telecommunications ETF
IYZ
$1.18B
| $30.4M | 0.03% |
1,000,000
| – | – |
|
495
Align Technology
ALGN
$12.4B
| $30.4M | 0.03% |
163,003
+45,827
| +39% | +$7.85M |
|
496
Blackrock
BLK
$170B
| $30.3M | 0.03% |
67,854
-1,542
| -2% | -$658K |
|
497
Illumina
ILMN
$31B
| $30.2M | 0.03% |
155,901
+6,563
| +4% | +$1.22M |
|
498
PUT
Best Buy
BBY
$18.5B
| $30.1M | 0.03% |
529,200
+349,600
| +195% | +$20M |
|
499
AGNC Investment
AGNC
$12.7B
| $30M | 0.03% |
1,385,904
+187,939
| +16% | +$4.02M |
|
500
CALL
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ALNY
$27.5B
| $29.9M | 0.03% |
254,800
+92,200
| +57% | +$7.87M |
|
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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.