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
|
+$2.93B |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
|
+$297M |
| 3 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$219M |
| 4 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$210M |
| 5 |
iShares MSCI China ETF
MCHI
|
+$207M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
INP
iPath ETNs Linked to the MSCI India Total Return Index
INP
|
+$1.2B |
| 2 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$484M |
| 3 |
EVHC
Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc
EVHC
|
+$333M |
| 4 |
AT&T
T
|
+$279M |
| 5 |
LO
LORILLARD INC COM STK
LO
|
+$255M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous | 66.66% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 6.72% |
| 3 | Technology | 5.11% |
| 4 | Financials | 3.78% |
| 5 | Energy | 3.47% |
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Barclays's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Barclays held 7,557 positions worth $89.1B, up 2.7% from $86.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 31% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $2.85B in Q2 2015, closing 450 positions and reducing 3,770 holdings. Its most notable exit was iPath ETNs Linked to the MSCI India Total Return Index, an estimated $1.2B position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Miscellaneous at 67% of assets, up from 60% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in Element Solutions worth $20M.
- Barclays's largest Q2 2015 buy was Element Solutions: 801,973 shares worth $20M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2015, an estimated $2.93B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was Bausch Health, cutting an estimated $484M.
- Barclays fully exited iPath ETNs Linked to the MSCI India Total Return Index in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $1.2B.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 31% of its $89.1B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Barclays opened 425 new positions and closed 450 in Q2 2015.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 2.7% quarter-over-quarter to $89.1B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 14 Aug 2015.