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 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$809M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$499M |
| 4 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$433M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$320M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$486M |
| 2 |
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
|
+$464M |
| 3 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$412M |
| 4 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$336M |
| 5 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$285M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 8.57% |
| 2 | Financials | 6.64% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 6.11% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.03% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.44% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
776
IQVIA
IQV
$38.7B
| $23.4M | 0.02% |
238,109
-52,624
| -18% | -$5.32M |
|
777
CALL
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
$618B
| $23.3M | 0.02% |
181,900
-166,100
| -48% | -$22.5M |
|
778
Global Payments
GPN
$23B
| $23.2M | 0.02% |
208,249
+74,642
| +56% | +$8.25M |
|
779
PUT
Halliburton
HAL
$26.9B
| $23.2M | 0.02% |
494,400
-908,500
| -65% | -$44.8M |
|
780
PUT
Cummins
CMI
$87.5B
| $23.1M | 0.02% |
142,700
+46,100
| +48% | +$7.92M |
|
781
Fortune Brands Innovations
FBIN
$5.88B
| $23.1M | 0.02% |
458,050
-2,316
| -0.5% | -$129K |
|
782
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.35B
| $23M | 0.02% |
194,342
+89,139
| +85% | +$10.2M |
|
783
United States Oil Fund
USO
$2.15B
| $23M | 0.02% |
219,764
-95,108
| -30% | -$9.6M |
|
784
CALL
Amgen
AMGN
$208B
| $23M | 0.02% |
134,700
-24,700
| -15% | -$4.53M |
|
|
VMW
785
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $22.9M | 0.02% |
188,881
+161,625
| +593% | +$20.4M |
|
786
BorgWarner
BWA
$13.1B
| $22.8M | 0.02% |
515,131
+79,675
| +18% | +$3.7M |
|
787
CALL
PepsiCo
PEP
$190B
| $22.6M | 0.02% |
207,300
-39,600
| -16% | -$4.5M |
|
788
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
$34.3B
| $22.6M | 0.02% |
192,565
-34,700
| -15% | -$4.1M |
|
789
PUT
NRG Energy
NRG
$28.3B
| $22.5M | 0.02% |
738,100
-380,100
| -34% | -$10.5M |
|
790
Ralph Lauren
RL
$22.6B
| $22.5M | 0.02% |
201,486
-163,913
| -45% | -$17.7M |
|
791
PUT
AutoZone
AZO
$49.2B
| $22.3M | 0.02% |
34,400
+4,500
| +15% | +$3.22M |
|
792
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF
KRE
$4.5B
| $22.3M | 0.02% |
368,900
-42,100
| -10% | -$2.61M |
|
793
CALL
Nike
NKE
$61.9B
| $22.3M | 0.02% |
335,100
-487,900
| -59% | -$32.2M |
|
794
Devon Energy
DVN
$52.1B
| $22.2M | 0.02% |
699,580
+34,796
| +5% | +$1.28M |
|
|
SCHW
795
PUT
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$183B
| $22.2M | 0.02% |
425,700
+244,900
| +135% | +$13.1M |
|
796
PUT
United States Natural Gas Fund
UNG
$456M
| $22.1M | 0.02% |
244,919
+185,731
| +314% | +$17.3M |
|
797
Snap-on
SNA
$21.2B
| $22.1M | 0.02% |
149,539
+101,869
| +214% | +$16.7M |
|
798
CALL
State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
XBI
$9.95B
| $22M | 0.02% |
251,100
-454,000
| -64% | -$41.4M |
|
799
PUT
Texas Instruments
TXN
$252B
| $21.9M | 0.02% |
211,100
+120,200
| +132% | +$13M |
|
|
MNK
800
DELISTED
MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
MNK
| $21.9M | 0.02% |
1,510,748
+1,305,141
| +635% | +$23.6M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Barclays held 7,683 positions worth $131B, up 6.9% from $122B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 25% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $8.37B of net new capital in Q1 2018, opening 562 new positions and adding to 3,709 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Invesco KBW Bank ETF: 755,000 shares worth $41.5M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 8.6% of assets, up from 7.1% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF, an estimated $486M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2018 buy was Invesco KBW Bank ETF: 755,000 shares worth $41.5M.
- Barclays added most to iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019 in Q1 2018, an estimated $809M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF, cutting an estimated $486M.
- Barclays fully exited Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc Common Class A in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $53.4M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 25% of its $131B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Barclays opened 562 new positions and closed 395 in Q1 2018.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 6.9% quarter-over-quarter to $131B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 15 May 2018.