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 Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLI
|
+$244M |
| 2 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$143M |
| 3 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
|
+$137M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$109M |
| 5 |
VMW
VMware, Inc
VMW
|
+$103M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.2B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$763M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$618M |
| 4 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$592M |
| 5 |
AABA
Altaba Inc
AABA
|
+$393M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.41% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.88% |
| 3 | Financials | 5.51% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.79% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.06% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PXD
651
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $26M | 0.02% |
137,648
-143,981
| -51% | -$27.6M |
|
|
FDC
652
DELISTED
First Data Corporation
FDC
| $26M | 0.02% |
1,244,147
+1,151,474
| +1,243% | +$21.3M |
|
653
CALL
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLU
$22.8B
| $26M | 0.02% |
1,000,200
-689,000
| -41% | -$17.3M |
|
654
CALL
Applied Materials
AMAT
$403B
| $26M | 0.02% |
561,900
+34,000
| +6% | +$1.75M |
|
655
Enbridge
ENB
$119B
| $25.9M | 0.02% |
725,198
-72,387
| -9% | -$2.29M |
|
656
Albemarle
ALB
$13.9B
| $25.8M | 0.02% |
274,038
-77,794
| -22% | -$7.47M |
|
657
Qorvo
QRVO
$7.99B
| $25.7M | 0.02% |
320,199
-16,641
| -5% | -$1.29M |
|
658
Eastman Chemical
EMN
$8B
| $25.6M | 0.02% |
255,628
+29,856
| +13% | +$3.15M |
|
659
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$40.3B
| $25.5M | 0.02% |
561,404
-281,052
| -33% | -$13M |
|
660
CALL
Zions Bancorporation
ZION
$10.2B
| $25.5M | 0.02% |
484,500
+328,600
| +211% | +$18.1M |
|
661
PUT
Axos Financial
AX
$5.77B
| $25.5M | 0.02% |
623,200
+42,000
| +7% | +$1.75M |
|
662
CALL
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$82.7B
| $25.5M | 0.02% |
187,500
+165,600
| +756% | +$21.4M |
|
663
PUT
Cisco
CSCO
$457B
| $25.4M | 0.02% |
589,700
-40,900
| -6% | -$1.79M |
|
664
McCormick & Company Non-Voting
MKC
$13.7B
| $25.4M | 0.02% |
437,038
-104,286
| -19% | -$5.47M |
|
|
VMW
665
CALL
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $25.4M | 0.02% |
172,500
-88,400
| -34% | -$12.2M |
|
666
PUT
Qualcomm
QCOM
$155B
| $25.3M | 0.02% |
450,200
-349,500
| -44% | -$19.5M |
|
667
Martin Marietta Materials
MLM
$31.5B
| $25.3M | 0.02% |
113,087
-161,230
| -59% | -$34.4M |
|
668
Franklin Resources
BEN
$17.6B
| $25.3M | 0.02% |
787,947
-298,878
| -28% | -$10M |
|
669
Fastenal
FAST
$54.7B
| $25.2M | 0.02% |
2,096,316
-505,160
| -19% | -$6.54M |
|
670
CALL
Chevron
CVX
$392B
| $25.2M | 0.02% |
199,000
+68,600
| +53% | +$8.52M |
|
671
Agilent Technologies
A
$39.1B
| $25.1M | 0.02% |
406,035
-366,758
| -47% | -$23.9M |
|
672
Regions Financial
RF
$26.4B
| $25M | 0.02% |
1,404,068
-779,480
| -36% | -$14.6M |
|
673
CDW
CDW
$18.9B
| $24.9M | 0.02% |
307,829
+80,651
| +36% | +$6.24M |
|
674
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.1B
| $24.8M | 0.02% |
602,412
+197,237
| +49% | +$8.22M |
|
675
Range Resources
RRC
$9.38B
| $24.7M | 0.02% |
1,477,048
+106,938
| +8% | +$1.62M |
|
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Barclays's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Barclays held 7,691 positions worth $116B, down 11% from $131B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 27% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $18.4B in Q2 2018, closing 585 positions and reducing 3,614 holdings. Its most notable exit was Time Warner Inc, an estimated $290M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.4% of assets, down from 8.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in Evergy worth $42M.
- Barclays's largest Q2 2018 buy was Evergy: 747,502 shares worth $42M.
- Barclays added most to State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF in Q2 2018, an estimated $244M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.2B.
- Barclays fully exited Time Warner Inc in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $290M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 27% of its $116B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Barclays opened 402 new positions and closed 585 in Q2 2018.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 11% quarter-over-quarter to $116B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 14 Aug 2018.